MI6
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We said never again, but let Aleppo happenLetters: We stood by. We did nothing.We ought to be ashamed. Every single western leader ought to be ashamed
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James Bond is both a blessing and curse, says spy chief - videoAlex Younger, the chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, says James Bond would not get a job at the real MI6
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James Bond would not get job with real MI6, says spy chiefAlex Younger says while Bond has ‘created a powerful brand’ for MI6, the fictional agent bears little resemblance to reality
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MI6 head: human tragedy of Aleppo heartbreaking – videoAlex Younger, the head of MI6, gives a rare speech on Thursday. He says Syria’s unfolding tragedy is due to a lack of legitimacy
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Hostile states pose 'fundamental threat' to Europe, says MI6 chiefAlthough Alex Younger does not name specific country, he makes clear that Russia is target of his remarks
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UK government right to refuse release of secret documents - high courtJudge upholds home secretary’s decision to withhold MI5 and MI6 files in case involving death of a Russian fugitive
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UK accused of withholding evidence over Russian whistleblower's deathHome secretary argues disclosure of files relevant to death of Alexander Perepilichnyy could harm national security
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CPS decision in Abdel Hakim Belhaj rendition case faces legal challengeHuman rights group claims DPP ‘erred in law’ in declining to prosecute ex-MI6 official over abduction of Libyan dissident
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‘No regrets’ says man who aided double agent George Blake to escapeSpy who worked for Soviet Union while at MI6 climbed the wall at Wormwood Scrubs in 1966 with help of three former inmates
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The alarming news that MI6 plans to recruit 1,000 more staff makes me hanker for the days when they just kept things to themselvesWhy do our spies keep telling us everything?
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MI6 to recruit hundreds more staff in response to digital technologyWorldwide intelligence agencies increasingly rely upon internet and social media rather than running of agents
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MI6 rebuked over handling of Lee Rigby killer's Kenya mistreatment claimsInquiry finds Michael Adebolajo’s allegations of mistreatment by Kenyan authorities were probably untrue
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Rendition victims challenge decision not to prosecute MI6 officerAbdel Hakim Belhaj and Fatima Bouchar seek review of CPS finding that there is insufficient evidence to charge Mark Allen
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Rights group challenges FoI refusal in Libyan rendition caseCabinet Office said it would not answer Reprieve’s questions about whether staff corresponded with CPS over investigation
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CPS upholds decision not to charge over MI6 role in Libyans' renditionFamilies’ lawyers claim ‘stitch-up’ after failure to overturn decision not to bring charges over abduction of dissidents
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Goddard inquiry to contact UK spies for any Lord Janner intelligenceLawyers for child sex abuse investigation to seek files held by MI5, MI6 and GCHQ on late peer accused of 22 offences
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North Korea a poor excuse for Trident renewalLetters: The DPRK is in no position to threaten anyone, not even its immediate neighbours
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Full UK security review for large outdoor events under way after Nice attackHome secretary tells Commons policing policies for big gatherings are under review, with one focus on risk of vehicle attacks
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Iraq war still casts a long shadow over a dangerous and deeply unstable regionAs the Chilcot report is released, the war’s toxic legacy – hateful sectarianism, the rise of al-Qaida and Isis – is still generating headlines 13 years on
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Battle to stop Jack Straw facing Libya rendition chargesGovernment spends millions to keep ex-home secretary out of court
Spymaster by Martin Pearce review – story of the MI6 boss ruined by scandal