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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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Al Qaida
Law enforcement; Terrorism
The Base. An international terrorist group founded in approximately 1989 and dedicated to opposing non-Islamic governments with force and violence. One of the principal goals of Al Qaeda was to drive ...
American Airlines Flight 77
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers, 4 flight attendants, and 2 pilots, which was highjacked and crashed into the Pentagon at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001. Flight was en route to Los ...
American Airlines Flight 11
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Boeing 767 carrying 81 passengers, 9 flight attendants, and 2 pilots, which was highjacked and crashed into the north tower of the World Trade centre at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001. ...
Al Tahwid
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Palestinian group based in London which professes a desire to destroy both Israel and the Jewish people throughout Europe. Eleven al Tahwid were arrested in Germany allegedly as they wer about to ...
Ammonium nitrate/fuel oil (ANFO)
Law enforcement; Terrorism
A powerful explosive made by mixing fertiliser and fuel oil. The type of bomb used in the first World Trade centre attack as well as Oklahoma City bombing.
Anthrax
Law enforcement; Terrorism
Often fatal infectious disease contracted from animals. Anthrax spores have such a long sufvival period; the incubation period is short; disability is severe. All this combine to make anthrax a ...
Ammonium nitrate-fuel oil
Law enforcement; Terrorism
A powerful explosive made by mixing fertiliser and fuel oil. The type of bomb used in the first World Trade centre attack as well as Oklahoma City bombing.