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fallout

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The descent to the earth's surface of particles contaminated with radioactive material from a radioactive cloud. The term can also be applied to the contaminated particulate ...

Fatah

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Conquest by means of jihad. Political organization created in the 1960's and led by Yasser Arafat. With both a military and intelligence wing, it has carried out terrorist attacks ...

fatwa

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A legal ruling regarding Islamic Law.

Fedayeen Saddam

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Iraq's paramilitary organization 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 ...

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

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

France

Law enforcement; Terrorism

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 ...

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 ...