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The National Security Agency (NSA) is the main US agency for global monitoring, collection, decoding, translation and analysis of foreign intelligence data.

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Moscow attack: Why intelligence agencies share information

Moscow attack: Why intelligence agencies share information

When it comes to fighting terrorism, intelligence agencies are surprisingly generous about sharing information.
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Surveillance from Watergate to Pegasus

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Surveillance methods used by governments have become more and more sophisticated — and cheaper.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2021
This June 6, 2013 file photo, shows the sign outside the National Security Administration (NSA) campus in Fort Meade,

Norway summons US embassy official over spying claims

Norway summons US embassy official over spying claims

The move comes amid revelations that Denmark helped the US National Security Agency spy on European leaders.
PoliticsJune 3, 2021
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Inside Europe: 03.06.2021

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Spying among friends? Sadly, it's the norm

Spying among friends? Sadly, it's the norm

Denmark is believed to have helped the NSA spy on German politicians. Anyone who's surprised is being naive.
Marcel Fürstenau
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Commentary
PoliticsJune 1, 2021
German Chancellor Angela Merkel

Germany, France demand answers on US-Danish spying scandal

Germany, France demand answers on US-Danish spying scandal

Leaders in Europe have reacted to the revelations that Danish authorities cooperated with the NSA's spying operations.
PoliticsJune 1, 2021
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