Mysterious attacks on US diplomats in Cuba occurred as recently as last month
7 years, 7 months ago

Mysterious attacks on US diplomats in Cuba occurred as recently as last month

CNN  

Story highlights "We can confirm another incident which occurred last month and is now part of the investigation" the State Department said Two US diplomats suffered long-term injuries including hearing loss as a result of the attacks The State Department announced Friday that incidents of acoustic attacks on US diplomats in Havana, Cuba, which have led to a variety of serious medical symptoms, continued until as recently as last month. "As we've said previously, an investigation into the incidents is ongoing, and we revise our assessments as we receive new information," State Department Spokeswoman Heather Nauert said in a statement. "We can confirm another incident which occurred last month and is now part of the investigation." Earlier on Friday, a labor union representing US diplomats expressed concern Friday over the severity of symptoms resulting from the recent suspected "sonic harassment."

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Havana Syndrome: Former US official shares recording of sound behind unexplained illness on 60 Minutes
3 years, 1 month ago

Havana Syndrome: Former US official shares recording of sound behind unexplained illness on 60 Minutes

The Independent  

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Explained | What is the ‘Havana Syndrome’ that has afflicted many American diplomats around the world?
3 years, 1 month ago

Explained | What is the ‘Havana Syndrome’ that has afflicted many American diplomats around the world?

The Hindu  

The story so far: A recent U.S. intelligence report says that ‘ Havana Syndrome ’ — a collection of symptoms and related brain injuries, reported by U.S. officials, particularly diplomats in embassies — could be caused by pulsed electromagnetic energy or close-range ultrasound. ‘Havana Syndrome’ is a colloquial name given to a set of symptoms such as dizziness, hearing loss, …

'Havana Syndrome' is not a foreign power campaign, concludes CIA
3 years, 2 months ago

'Havana Syndrome' is not a foreign power campaign, concludes CIA

Firstpost  

Some US officials previously alleged the cases of US diplomats suffering mysterious headaches and nausea could have been caused by Russian microwave attacks, but scientists expressed doubts about the theory and said there was not one affliction or cause of the reported cases Washington: The CIA has concluded that US diplomats suffering mysterious headaches and nausea in what has been …

CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report
3 years, 2 months ago

CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report

Al Jazeera  

Spy agency’s early findings say most cases of mysterious affliction affecting US diplomats explained by other factors. The CIA has determined a mysterious sickness affecting hundreds of United States diplomatic workers across the world is not part of a widespread targeted campaign by a foreign power, according to US media reports. Officials briefed on the spy agency’s preliminary finding said …

Havana Syndrome: Berlin police probe new cases at US embassy in Germany Social: Berlin police probe new cases of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at US embassy in Germany
3 years, 5 months ago

Havana Syndrome: Berlin police probe new cases at US embassy in Germany Social: Berlin police probe new cases of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at US embassy in Germany

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy German police are currently probing …

'No One is Safe': Member of CIA Chief's Team Reported Havana Syndrome Symptoms on Recent India Trip
3 years, 6 months ago

'No One is Safe': Member of CIA Chief's Team Reported Havana Syndrome Symptoms on Recent India Trip

News 18  

When CIA Director Bill Burns traveled to India earlier this month a member of his team reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome and had to receive medical attention, according to three sources familiar with the matter. CNN has previously reported that incidents also took place on US soil, including two staff members of then-President Donald Trump’s national security council who …

Havana syndrome: Member of CIA chief’s team reported symptoms on recent trip to India
3 years, 6 months ago

Havana syndrome: Member of CIA chief’s team reported symptoms on recent trip to India

CNN  

Washington CNN — When CIA Director Bill Burns traveled to India earlier this month a member of his team reported symptoms consistent with Havana syndrome and had to receive medical attention, according to three sources familiar with the matter. CNN has previously reported that incidents also took place on US soil, including two staff members of then-President Donald Trump’s national …

Cuban scientists say no evidence of attacks on diplomats
3 years, 6 months ago

Cuban scientists say no evidence of attacks on diplomats

Associated Press  

Havana — Cuba on Monday issued its most detailed report to date from prominent local scientists criticizing allegations that U.S. and Canadian diplomats were subject to mysterious attacks while posted on the island and developed health issues. More than two dozen U.S. and a dozen Canadian embassy workers in Havana reported falling ill in 2016 and 2017, leading U.S. officials …

Microwave Attack? Mysterious 'Havana' Syndrome Imperils US Diplomats
3 years, 7 months ago

Microwave Attack? Mysterious 'Havana' Syndrome Imperils US Diplomats

News 18  

A mysterious affliction dubbed “Havana Syndrome” that has brought severe headaches, nausea and possible brain damage to US diplomats has many officials convinced they are under sustained attack using electronic weapons. On Tuesday, US Vice President Kamala Harris delayed for several hours a trip to Vietnam after the US embassy in Hanoi reported a possible case involving “acoustic incidents” there, …

Diplomats like me are becoming increasingly scared of Havana Syndrome
3 years, 7 months ago

Diplomats like me are becoming increasingly scared of Havana Syndrome

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A mysterious …

More than 20 US diplomats in Vienna hit with ‘Havana syndrome’
3 years, 8 months ago

More than 20 US diplomats in Vienna hit with ‘Havana syndrome’

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy About two dozen Americans …

US investigating possible cases of 'Havana syndrome' among diplomats in Vienna
3 years, 8 months ago

US investigating possible cases of 'Havana syndrome' among diplomats in Vienna

ABC  

The US government is investigating a recent rash of mysterious health incidents reported by American diplomats and other government employees in Vienna, Austria. Key points: Some of the symptoms are similar to those reported by diplomats in Havana, where no cause has yet been determined Vienna is currently the site of indirect talks between Iran and the US over a …

Mysterious Havana Syndrome sufferers claim Biden is ignoring them and 'energy attacks' on US
3 years, 10 months ago

Mysterious Havana Syndrome sufferers claim Biden is ignoring them and 'energy attacks' on US

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US diplomats do not believe Joe Biden is doing enough …

Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks draws US concern
3 years, 10 months ago

Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks draws US concern

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is facing new pressure to resolve a mystery that has vexed its predecessors: Is an adversary using a microwave or radio wave weapon to attack the brains of U.S. diplomats, spies and military personnel? Lt. Col. Thomas Campbell, a Defense Department spokesman, said the causes of any incidents “are areas of active inquiry.” Officials have …

Havana syndrome: Over 130 US personnel victims of suspected ‘energy attacks’ with some suffering brain damage
3 years, 10 months ago

Havana syndrome: Over 130 US personnel victims of suspected ‘energy attacks’ with some suffering brain damage

The Independent  

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Cuban official asks Biden’s gov’t to reconsider sanctions
4 years, 1 month ago

Cuban official asks Biden’s gov’t to reconsider sanctions

Associated Press  

HAVANA — A top Cuban official said on Thursday that declassified U.S. documents pointing out deficiencies in the response to health issues reported by American diplomats on the island show some of the falsehoods the Trump administration used to impose measures against Cuba. Johana Tablada, deputy director for U.S. affairs at Cuba’s Foreign Ministry, said the new U.S. government should …

CIA officers give new accounts of 'Russian sonic attacks'
4 years, 1 month ago

CIA officers give new accounts of 'Russian sonic attacks'

Daily Mail  

New accounts have emerged from CIA officers of suspected sonic attacks by Russia which have been blamed for mysterious symptoms suffered by US operatives around the world. After dozens of Americans became inexplicably ill in Havana beginning in 2016, similar incidents have been reported in Russia, China, Australia and elsewhere - with suspicion falling on Moscow among US intelligence agents. …

Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons
5 years, 5 months ago

Havana Syndrome: ‘Emotional trauma and fear’ most likely cause of illness among US diplomats in Cuba, not mysterious sonic weapons

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In mid-2017, bizarre and …

'Sonic attack' on US diplomats in Cuba was just a very loud cricket, scientists say
6 years, 2 months ago

'Sonic attack' on US diplomats in Cuba was just a very loud cricket, scientists say

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. If the sounds heard by the diplomats were …

US 'asks military' to solve mystery of targeted sonic health attacks on diplomats
6 years, 3 months ago

US 'asks military' to solve mystery of targeted sonic health attacks on diplomats

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The US military has …

Cuban president denies ‘sonic’ attacks on US diplomats
6 years, 6 months ago

Cuban president denies ‘sonic’ attacks on US diplomats

CNN  

Havana, Cuba CNN — Cuba’s new leader has denied his country had any involvement in “sonic” attacks against US diplomats in the country. In late 2016, multiple US Embassy personnel in Cuba began reporting symptoms including sharp ear pain, headaches, ringing in one ear, vertigo, disorientation, attention issues and signs consistent with mild traumatic brain injury or concussion. Video Ad …

US embassy in new warning over 'unexplained' illnesses in Guangzhou, China
6 years, 9 months ago

US embassy in new warning over 'unexplained' illnesses in Guangzhou, China

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Friday's alert urged Americans to seek medical help in …

Cuba ‘health attacks’ a puzzle; embassy cuts permanent
7 years ago

Cuba ‘health attacks’ a puzzle; embassy cuts permanent

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Citing mysterious “health attacks” in Havana, the United States says it is making permanent its withdrawal of 60 percent of its diplomats from Cuba, extending an action that has hurt the island nation’s economy and cramped Cubans’ ability to visit the U.S. Last October, the State Department ordered non-essential embassy personnel and the families of all staff to …

Senate holds hearing on Cuban ‘sonic attacks’
7 years, 2 months ago

Senate holds hearing on Cuban ‘sonic attacks’

CNN  

Story highlights US officials tell CNN they are still mystified by the incidents In late 2016, US government workers began having strange symptoms CNN — The health incidents that sickened US diplomats in Cuba and further set back US-Cuban relations will be the subject of a Senate hearing on Tuesday. However, it’s not expected to resolve the mystery of what …

‘Perplexing’ sound ‘attacks’ in Cuba continue to baffle State Department
7 years, 2 months ago

‘Perplexing’ sound ‘attacks’ in Cuba continue to baffle State Department

CNN  

Story highlights At least 24 diplomats and family members were affected, some with damage that they may carry for years, officials testified All the affected US personnel have experienced some improvement over recent months CNN — More than a year after US diplomats in Havana, Cuba, began reporting to embassy officials that they were hearing bizarre noises and experiencing a …

Cuban Minister rejects US claims on sonic attacks
7 years, 5 months ago

Cuban Minister rejects US claims on sonic attacks

CNN  

Washington CNN — Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla said today that the United States has provided no evidence for its claims that US diplomats in Havana have come under deliberate sonic attack, and raised the question of whether the Trump administration is using the diplomats’ injuries to unwind recent progress in creating closer ties. “The US government should stop …

Cuban scientists deny sonic attacks on US diplomats
7 years, 5 months ago

Cuban scientists deny sonic attacks on US diplomats

China Daily  

Cuban Interior Ministry's Colonel Ramiro Ramirez, who leads a team investigating US complaints of "attacks" on diplomats in Havana, speaks during an interview at the Hotel Nacional in Havana, Cuba, Oct 22, 2017. HAVANA - Two Cuban scientists have denied the accusations that Cuba targeted American diplomats and their families in Havana with sonic attacks, saying this was a pretext …

US sonic attack allegations are 'science fiction', Cuban investigators say
7 years, 5 months ago

US sonic attack allegations are 'science fiction', Cuban investigators say

The Independent  

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Trump blames Cuba for mysterious attack on US diplomats
7 years, 5 months ago

Trump blames Cuba for mysterious attack on US diplomats

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump said Monday that he does “believe Cuba is responsible” for the mysterious attacks that sickened at least 22 US diplomats and family members in Havana. On Thursday, Trump’s chief of staff, John Kelly, did not directly accuse the Cuban government of carrying out the attacks but told reporters: “We believe the government could stop …

Donald Trump expels 15 Cuban diplomats following mysterious 'sonic attacks' on 23 US embassy staff
7 years, 5 months ago

Donald Trump expels 15 Cuban diplomats following mysterious 'sonic attacks' on 23 US embassy staff

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump has expelled 15 Cuban diplomats in the latest …

US expels 15 officials from Cuba embassy after bizarre health attacks
7 years, 5 months ago

US expels 15 officials from Cuba embassy after bizarre health attacks

Live Mint  

Washington: The Trump administration ordered the expulsion of 15 officials from Cuba’s embassy in Washington over the government’s failure to protect 22 US citizens who were subjected to a series of unexplained health attacks in recent months. add_main_imageThe decision is aimed at keeping parity in staffing levels after the US ordered more than half its diplomats and their families to …

US expels Cuban diplomats following Havana attacks
7 years, 5 months ago

US expels Cuban diplomats following Havana attacks

CNN  

Story highlights The reductions are just the latest step in the rapidly unraveling US-Cuban relations There was no immediate response from the Cuban government CNN — The US on Tuesday expelled 15 Cuban diplomats to match staff reductions at the US Embassy in Havana after the US ordered home non-essential diplomats and families following mysterious attacks on personnel there, two …

US cuts Cuba diplomatic staff over mysterious ‘attacks’
7 years, 6 months ago

US cuts Cuba diplomatic staff over mysterious ‘attacks’

Al Jazeera  

Cuba says it has found no evidence to support US claims that several American diplomats were harmed in ‘health attacks’. The United States is withdrawing 60 percent of its diplomatic staff and all family members from its embassy in Cuba after 21 diplomats suffered mysterious health attacks in recent months, US officials said. Last week, Havana said it found no …

US diplomats and families in Cuba targeted nearly 50 times by sonic attacks, says US official
7 years, 6 months ago

US diplomats and families in Cuba targeted nearly 50 times by sonic attacks, says US official

CNN  

Story highlights At least 21 US diplomats and relatives affected by possible sonic attacks US Embassy in Havana may be scaled back to limit number of people at risk Havana, Cuba CNN — Some of the 21 US diplomats believed to have been impacted by mysteriousacoustic attacks in Cuba were targeted multiple times, CNN has learned from a senior US …

US diplomats in Cuba hit with mysterious 'acoustic' attacks, causing hearing loss and brain injury
7 years, 6 months ago

US diplomats in Cuba hit with mysterious 'acoustic' attacks, causing hearing loss and brain injury

ABC  

It's an unlikely weapon of war — an ultrasonic device that causes hearing loss, headaches, nausea, even mild brain injury. The FBI is one of several US agencies investigating the possibility that US diplomats have been deliberately targeted by a mysterious "acoustic" attack in Cuba. Diplomat hit by 'blaring, grinding' noise After the US complained to Cuba's Government earlier this …

19 American diplomats in Cuba suffering health problems after 'attacks' blamed on secret sonic weapon
7 years, 6 months ago

19 American diplomats in Cuba suffering health problems after 'attacks' blamed on secret sonic weapon

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 19 American …

New 'sonic' attack against US diplomats in Cuba
7 years, 6 months ago

New 'sonic' attack against US diplomats in Cuba

Daily Mail  

Another 'sonic' attack against US diplomats at the embassy in Havana is feared to have taken place in August. It comes after a spate of attacks between November 2016 and April 2017 which left 16 diplomats suffering severe health problems. Some lost their hearing and others suffered mild brain injuries as a result of the undetected attacks which authorities fear …

US: Another health attack on diplomats in Cuba last month
7 years, 7 months ago

US: Another health attack on diplomats in Cuba last month

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Mysterious incidents affecting the health of American diplomats in Cuba continued as recently as August, the United States said Friday, despite earlier U.S. assessments that the attacks had long stopped. The new U.S. disclosures came the same day that the union representing American diplomats said mild traumatic brain injury was among the diagnoses given to diplomats victimized in …

Cuba: Diplomats being deafened by 'covert sonic devices', finger pointed at Government
7 years, 7 months ago

Cuba: Diplomats being deafened by 'covert sonic devices', finger pointed at Government

ABC  

A mysterious illness has struck down some American and Canadian diplomats in the Cuban capital Havana, with the symptoms including nausea, migraines, concussion-like brain injuries and long-term deafness. While the details are sparse, reports suggest the diplomats may have fallen victim to some sort of "sonic attack", with the finger pointed squarely at the Cuban Government. Finger pointed at Cuban …

US expels Cuban diplomats after ‘unexplained incident’ in Cuba
7 years, 7 months ago

US expels Cuban diplomats after ‘unexplained incident’ in Cuba

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The State Department has expelled two diplomats from the Cuban …

US embassy employees in Cuba possibly subject to ‘acoustic attack’
7 years, 7 months ago

US embassy employees in Cuba possibly subject to ‘acoustic attack’

CNN  

Story highlights The employees affected were not at the same place at the same time They suffered a variety of physical symptoms since late 2016 resembling concussion The FBI is now looking into the matter. "It's very strange," one official said CNN — The US believes several State Department employees at the US embassy in Havana were subjected to an …

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