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France says Russia tried to spy on satellite

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 06:29:29 +0200

A Russian satellite attempted last year to spy on a satellite providing secure communications for the French military, Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Friday.

Edward Snowden releases song with French legend

Sat, 16 Apr 2016 15:26:28 +0200

Fugitive US intelligence contractor Edward Snowden, who in 2013 revealed widespread US foreign surveillance, has released a song with French electronic artist Jean-Michel Jarre, the Columbia record company announced on Friday.

French spies to stage labour protest

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:27:00 +0100

The main union representing French domestic intelligence officers, those charged with counter-espionage and anti-terror investigations, called Wednesday on its members to stage a protest.