Terrorism

Terrorism

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

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Secondary device

Law enforcement; Terrorism

An explosive which is detonated after a smaller diversionary device.

Singapore

Law enforcement; Terrorism

In January 2002, 15 suspected Islamic militants were arrested in Singapore and accused of having ties to al Qaeda. These suspects were allegedly planning attacks on the U.S. Embassy and American ...

Oil-rich Islamic fundamentalist monarchy in the middle east which is home to the bin Laden family as well as to 15 of the September 11 hijackers. There have been allegations that members of the royal ...

Shadow government

Law enforcement; Terrorism

President Bush dispatched approximately 100 senior civilian managers to live and work secretly outside Washington, activating for the first time long-standing plans, called "Continuity of Operations ...

Sky marshals

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A federal marshal whose purpose is to ride commercial flights, dressed in plain clothes and armed to prevent hijackings. Israel's use of air marshals on El-Al is credited as the reason Israel has not ...

Let's roll!

Law; Terrorism

"Are you guys ready? OK. Let's roll!" was the last thing said by Todd Beamer, one of the passengers who fought hijackers aboard Flight 93, before the plane crashed near Shanksville Pennsylvania on ...

Designated Foreign Terrorist organisation (DFTO)

Military; Terrorism

A political designation determined by the U.S. Department of State. Members listed as a DFTO are subject to legal penalties such as being restricted to travel into the U.S., and proscribed from ...