U.S. Spy Chief Took on Role of Negotiator in Gaza War
As C.I.A. director, William J. Burns was deeply focused on China and Russia when the Middle East conflict plunged him back ...
How ‘Mild Bill’ Burns led a covert CIA campaign in Ukraine
No one would ever refer to CIA Director William J. Burns as “Wild Bill,” the nickname of William J. Donovan, who led the OSS, ...
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The Secretary of Hard Problems
While the United States tries to spy on one of the hardest targets, Burns has also tried to reopen a dialogue with Beijing, ...
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NYT reveals stealthy role of CIA director in Gaza hostage, ceasefire deal
Towing the line between diplomat and intelligence agent, Burns's trips to the region are shrouded under a cloak of mystery. CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members ...
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William J. Burns, Jr.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William J. Burns, Jr., 87, of Batavia. Bill passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, surrounded by his family at The Friendly ...
C.I.A. Now Favors Lab Leak Theory to Explain Covid’s Origins
A new analysis that began under the Biden administration is released by the C.I.A.’s new director, John Ratcliffe, who wants ...
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In India’s shadow war with Pakistan, a campaign of covert killings
in 2022 had raised serious concerns about Indian assassinations to CIA Director William J. Burns, said a former Pakistani official. “Our concerns arose independent of the U.S. and Canadian ...
The small Scottish town seizing on its big Robert Burns connection
Dumfries is working to move itself to the centre of the ‘Burns Map’ given it deep connections with the bard, his life and his ...
$1.25 million Oakley home sale among the week's top property transfers
3195 Patrisal Ct: A3 Property Development LLC to Kunkel Christopher & Hannah Kunkel; $648,000 1011 Holz Ave: Dulle Brien M & ...