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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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Terrorism

al-Gama'a al-Islamiyya

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Islamic group which emerged spontaneously during the 1970's in Egyptian jails and later in Egyptian universities. After President Sadat released most of the Islamic prisoners from prisons in 1971, ...

the islamic group (ig)

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Islamic group which emerged spontaneously during the 1970's in Egyptian jails and later in Egyptian universities. After President Sadat released most of the Islamic prisoners from prisons in 1971, ...

al Jazeera

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Satellite television station based in Qatar and broadcast throughout the Middle East.al Jazeera has often been called the "CNN of the Arab world.

al Qaeda

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

alpha radiation

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The least penetrating type of nuclear radiation. Not considered dangerous unless particles enter the body.

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