Pompeo backs 'Five Eyes' intelligence sharing despite UK decision on Huawei

LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo endorsed Britain's role on Thursday in a privileged system for sharing U.S. intelligence, playing down a rift over London's decision to allow a Chinese firm to help build its new mobile phone network.On a highly symbolic visit to Britain the day before its exit from the European Union, Pompeo said the "Five Eyes" intelligence sharing network was "strong", and would remain in place despite Britain's decision this week not to exclude Huawei..