
Long before Havana Syndrome, the U.S. reported microwaves beamed at an embassy
NPRLong before Havana Syndrome, the U.S. reported microwaves beamed at an embassy Enlarge this image toggle caption Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP Alexander Zemlianichenko/AP In 1996, Michael Beck and a colleague at the National Security Agency were sent to a "hostile country" on a brief assignment. "The National Security Agency confirms there is intelligence information from 2012 associating the hostile country to which Mr. Beck traveled in the late 1990s with a high powered microwave system weapon that may have the ability to weaken, intimidate or kill an enemy over time and without leaving evidence," the letter said. Enlarge this image toggle caption Mark Zaid Mark Zaid The U.S. government says it's still trying to figure out what's causing the mystery ailments known as Havana Syndrome, which began afflicting mostly U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers in the Cuban capital five years ago. Enlarge this image toggle caption U.S. State Department U.S. State Department Matlock, now age 92, told NPR that "we never had an impression that the object of this was to harm us physically."
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US finds no link between 'Havana syndrome' and foreign power, but two spy agencies say it's possible
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The government is hiding something about the “Havana syndrome”
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Pentagon reveals US defense official suffered from mystery ‘Havana syndrome’ during NATO summit
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US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
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Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
Al Jazeera
Govt to investigate ‘Havana syndrome’ in India. Know all about the mystery illness
Hindustan Times
Centre to investigate Havana Syndrome: What’s the mysterious illness plaguing US officials since 2016?
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US government is trying to give ferrets Havana Syndrome to figure out what mystery illness is
The Independent
Explained: The truth behind mysterious ailment Havana Syndrome afflicting US officials and spies since 2016
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No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome': US intelligence agencies
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US intelligence agencies rule out foreign attack as cause of 'Havana syndrome'
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Intel Agencies: No Sign Adversaries Behind 'Havana Syndrome'
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Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'
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Report finds no evidence foreign powers behind ‘Havana Syndrome’
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Intelligence agencies say there’s no sign U.S. adversaries were behind ‘Havana syndrome’
LA Times
Column: Are electromagnetic weapons involved? Taking victims of ‘Havana syndrome’ seriously
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Explained | What is the ‘Havana Syndrome’ that has afflicted many American diplomats around the world?
The Hindu
Havana Syndrome: New US intelligence report reveals likely cause of mysterious illness
The Independent
U.S. intelligence finds likely source of Havana Syndrome
The Hindu
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases
The Independent
Directed energy may cause mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’: US panel
Al Jazeera
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some ‘Havana’ cases
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'Havana syndrome' unlikely to be caused by Russian attacks, CIA finds
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CIA: Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to US adversary
Associated Press
CIA Says Most 'Havana Syndrome' Cases Likely Not Caused By Foreign Powers
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‘Havana Syndrome’ not a foreign campaign: report
The Hindu
'Havana Syndrome' is not a foreign power campaign, concludes CIA
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'Havana Syndrome' is Not Foreign Power Campaign, Says CIA But Not Everyone is Convinced
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CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report
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Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to U.S. adversary, CIA says
LA Times
CIA report: No evidence linking Havana syndrome to a foreign country
NPR
Havana Syndrome: New Cases Reported In Europe, US Yet To Find Answers
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Blinken: US still unsure who is behind Havana Syndrome cases
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State Department staffer with Havana syndrome sues US government
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CIA warns Russian spies of ‘consequences’ over mysterious Havana syndrome
The Independent
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken orders probe into 'Havana Syndrome'
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State Dept. names new coordinator on ‘Havana Syndrome’ cases
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State Dept. names new coordinator on 'Havana Syndrome' cases
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Tackling ‘Havana Syndrome’ is ‘urgent priority’ for US: Blinken
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Colombia to Leave 'Havana Syndrome' Embassy Probe to US After 5 Families Show Symptoms
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Havana syndrome reported among US embassy staff in Colombia
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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
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What is Havana syndrome? The mysterious disease that could be caused by chemicals, panic or something more sinister
ABC
‘Havana Syndrome’ victims tore into secretary of state, report says
The Independent
EXPLAINED: 'Like The Hunt For Bin Laden'. Why Havana Syndrome Is Such A Big Headache For US Spooks
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Officer accompanying CIA chief develops ‘Havana’ symptoms
Associated Press
What is Havana syndrome?
The Independent
Has Havana Syndrome Reached India? Decoding the Mystery Illness That's Affecting Spies, Baffling Doctors
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'Havana Syndrome': What we know about the puzzling illness plaguing US officials since 2016
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