Author Archives: David Isenberg

William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua

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William Walker: The American Mercenary Who Named Himself President of Nicaragua By:  |  Feb 2, 2022 William Walker, the original ‘filibuster’ who briefly named himself president of Nicaragua, is shown with… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Private Military Contractors Bolster Russian Influence In Africa

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Business Private Military Contractors Bolster Russian Influence In Africa By Didier LAURAS 02/03/22 AT 8:09 PM Current Time?0:02 Duration?0:40 HD Video Shows Scene After California Bus Shooting Killed 1, Injured Several… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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SIGAR’s 54th Quarterly Report to Congress

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Today, SIGAR released its fifty-fourth Quarterly Report to Congress examining the $145.87 billion U.S. reconstruction effort in Afghanistan. Key Points: — Over half of Afghanistan’s population faces a “tsunami of hunger,”… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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NSO Group Pitched Phone Hacking Tech to American Police

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NSO Group Pitched Phone Hacking Tech to American Police A brochure and emails obtained by Motherboard show how Westbridge, the U.S. arm of NSO, wanted U.S. cops to buy a tool… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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U.S. blacklists Israeli firm NSO after Pegasus spyware scanda

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Nov 3, 2021 – World U.S. blacklists Israeli firm NSO after Pegasus spyware scandal Barak Ravid, author of from Tel Aviv President Biden with PM Bennett. Photo: Nicholas KammAFP via Getty The… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FBI acknowledges it tested NSO Group’s spyware

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FBI acknowledges it tested NSO Group’s spyware The agency says it never used the spyware in an investigation NSO Group’s logo at one of its branches in southern Israel. (Amir Cohen/Reuters)… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Notorious Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Africa Ready for Ukraine

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The Daily Beast Notorious Russian Mercenaries Pulled Out of Africa Ready for Ukraine Philip Obaji Jr. – Monday BUJA, Nigeria—The infamous Wagner Group—run by one of President Putin’s closest associates—is pulling… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Wagner Group and the Rising Influence of Russia’s Private Military Contractors in Africa

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Wagner Group and the Rising Influence of Russia’s Private Military Contractors in Africa One of the most notable developments in the global rise of private military companies (PMC) in recent years… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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Israeli police find ‘legally debatable’ use of spyware by investigators

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Surveillance Israeli police find ‘legally debatable’ use of spyware by investigators Admission follows allegations of snooping on mobile phones of protesters, politicians and criminal suspects   Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem.… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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FBI Confirms It Obtained NSO’s Pegasus Spyware

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FBI Confirms It Obtained NSO’s Pegasus Spyware Stephanie Kirchgaessner / Guardian UK FBI has confirmed it purchased NSO Group’s hacking software, which has been used to spy on journalists and dissidents… You must be logged in to view this content. … Continue reading →

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