Terrorism

Terrorism

The use of violence and intimidation against innocent civilians in the pursuit of political or religious aims.

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Fedayeen Saddam

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Iraq's paramilitary organisation said to be an equivalent to the Nazi's "SS". The militia is loyal to Saddam Hussein and are responsible for using brutality on civilians who are not loyal to the ...

France joined Russia in rejecting the United States' resolution regarding Iraq and weapons of mass destruction. Going a step further than rejecting the resolution, the French officials attempted to ...

Fundamentalism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Conservative religious authoritarianism. Fundamentalism is not specific to Islam; it exists in all faiths. Characteristics include literal interpretation of scriptures and a strict adherence to ...

Geneva Protocol 1925

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The first treaty to prohibit the use of biological weapons. The 1925 Geneva Protocol for the Prohibition of the Use In War of Asphyxiating, Poisonous or Other Gases and Bacteriological Methods of ...

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A federal agency -- part of the Justice Department -- which is responsible for domestic law enforcement.

Philippines

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Home of Abu Sayyaf and of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front, both Muslim separatist terrorist organizations. After more than a year as hostages, one U.S. missionary died, and his wife was rescued ...

Plague

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The pneumonic plague, which is more likely to be used in connexion with terrorism, is naturally carried by rodents and fleas but can be aerosolized and sprayed from crop dusters. A 1970 World Health ...