From respect to resentment: My history with the CIA

The US Central Intelligence Agency recently turned 75. I have my reasons to wish it doesn’t see another birthday My initial introduction to the CIA was through the medium of film and literature. The spy versus spy mystique was alluringly romantic, with a definite ‘good versus evil’ vibe. I grew up, after all, during the…

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EU country sends attack choppers to Ukraine – WSJ

The Czech government has donated Soviet-built attack helicopters to Ukraine, and in the coming weeks will open up its repair yards to the entire range of armored vehicles used by Kiev’s forces, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday. The donation, a major escalation in the Czech Republic’s involvement in Ukraine, was made following discussions…

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Scotland cuts Ukrainian refugee support – media

The government reportedly refused to provide £10 million for housing those fleeing hostilities The Scottish government has refused to allocate £10 million ($12.7 million) to local authorities to help them meet the costs of providing temporary accommodation for Ukrainian refugees, the Daily Record reported on Friday.

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