C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
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C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation

The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
BRICS May Add More Countries to the Group. Here’s What to Know.
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BRICS May Add More Countries to the Group. Here’s What to Know.

Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Indonesia and Egypt are among the potential candidates to expand the five-nation bloc, many of them seeking stronger ties with non-Western powers. Iran is also interested.