Terrorism

Terrorism

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

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Mullah

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A Muslim, usually holding an official post, who is trained in traditional religious doctrine and law and doctrine.

In 1993, bin Laden sent his top lieutenants to help a local warlord, Mohamed Farah Aideed, and ever since then, this country has been an al Qaeda headquarters. In a firefight in Mogadishu, Aideed's ...

Smallpox

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The first biological weapon, used during the 18th century, smallpox killed 300 million people in the 19th century. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is ...

Taliban

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Islamic sect and government which once ruled Afghanistan. Osama bin Laden, who had given them at least $100 million, harboured him in that country. Known for savage treatment of women and destruction ...

State sponsored terrorism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Defined by the U.S. government, state sponsored terrorism includes one or more of the following: * Acts of terror initiated by the organisation to promote its own interests, with operational ...

Syria

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Secretary of defence Donald Rumsfeld confirmed that Syria helped Iraq by allowing foreign volunteers to enter Iraq to help Saddam defend his regime. President Bush has been very vocal and has warned ...

Spain

Law enforcement; Terrorism

In January 2003, Spain arrested 15 Algerians and a Moroccan -- al Qaeda members all -- who were linked to suspected terrorists arrested recently in Britain and France and were planning to attack ...