Former BND chief August Hanning arrested on suspicion of treasonous espionage
The suspected spy, former head of Germany's BND intelligence service August Hanning, is being held in custody awaiting trial alongside his former chief of staff.
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Former BND Chief August Hanning Arrested on Espionage Suspicions
The former head of Germany’s BND intelligence service has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, German prosecutors said.
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Germany plans to give spy agencies stronger powers against foreign threats
The German government is giving the country’s intelligence services new powers to carry out covert operations and act against foreign threats.
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German spies gain more power, trust in the US wanes
For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control, with dark historical experiences in mind. Now German agents are set to receive more funding and expanded powers. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund says.
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German spies gain more power as trust in the US wanes
For decades, Germany's intelligence service, the BND, has been kept under tight control in light of dark historical experiences. Now German agents are to receive more funding and increased powers. "I don't think the Germans fully trust the Americans," says intelligence expert Jörgen Holmlund.
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Five detained in Germany suspected of exporting goods to Russian arms companies
Five men have been detained in Germany on suspicion of exporting goods to Russian military companies in violation of sanctions.
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