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Terrorism
The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.
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Axis of Evil
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Iran, Iraq, and North Korea as mentioned by President G.W. Bush during his State of the Union speech in 2002 as nations which were a threat to U.S. security due to harbouring terrorism.
Jihad
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Struggle. The definition is a subject of vast debate. There are two definitions generally accepted. The first is a struggle against oppression, whether political or religious. The second is the ...
Lassa fever
Law enforcement; Terrorism
An acute, often fatal, viral disease characterised by high fever, ulcers of the mucous membranes, headaches, and disturbances of the gastrointestinal system.
Kashmir Kashmir
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Disputed province controlled by India but threatened by Pakistani-backed terrorists who seek to wrestle control of the Muslim population. U.S. intelligence officials concluded that the Muslim ...
Kuwait
Law enforcement; Terrorism
An ally of the US-led coalition, Kuwait allowed allied troops to use their country as an entry point into Iraq, and housed hundreds of media types during the second Gulf War.
Koran
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The holy book of Islam, considered by Muslims to contain the revelations of God to Mohammed. Also called Qu'ran.
Chemical agent
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Toxic substances intended to be used for operations to debilitate, immobilize, or kill military or civilian personnel.
