Terrorism

Terrorism

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

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Narcoterrorism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The view of many counterterrorist experts that there exists an alliance between drug traffickers and political terrorists.

Salmonella

Law enforcement; Terrorism

An infection caused by a gram-negative bacillus, a germ of the Salmonella genus. Infection with this bacteria may involve only the intestinal tract or may be spread from the intestines to the ...

In the late 1980's, the second most dangerous place for a US citizen was Western Europe. The main terrorist organisation there at that time was the West German Red Army Faction. The Red Army, founded ...

Russia

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Led by President Vladimir Putin supported the Northern Alliance but rejected a new American resolution on Iraq. This was a difficult pill to swallow for the U.S. In October 2002, a group of 50 Muslim ...

Ricin

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A stable toxin easily made from the mash that remains after processing Castor beans. At one time, it was used as an oral laxative, castor oil, causes diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, ...

Republican Guard

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The divisions of Saddam Hussein's army which were closest to him. They were the ones most feared when the U.S. went into Iraq in March, 2003. These 100,000 soldiers were considered the country's most ...

Sarin

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Colorless, odourless gas. With a lethal dose of .5 mg (a pinprick-sized droplet), it is 26 times more deadly than cyanide gas. Because the vapour is heavier than air, it hovers close to the ground. ...