CIA interrogation methods under fire

American senators and the CIA are trading accusations over a report critical of interrogation methods used by the spy agency.

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American senators and the CIA are trading accusations over a report critical of interrogation methods used by the spy agency.

The Washington Post obtained a copy of the classified report which says the CIA extensively misled the government and the public about its harsh cross-examination of detainees following the September 11th attacks.

Kristina Kukolja asked North America correspondent John Stempin about the conclusions of the report.

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