Terrorism

Terrorism

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

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Osama bin Laden

Law enforcement; Terrorism

(Also spelled "Usama") A native of Saudi Arabia, was born the 17th of 24 sons of Saudi Arabian builderMohammed bin Oud bin Laden, a Yemeni immigrant. Early in his career, he helped the mujahedeen ...

biochemical warfare

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Collective term for use of both chemical warfare and biological warfare weapons.

biochemterrorism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Terrorism using as weapons biological or chemical agents.

biological ammunition

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Ammunition designed specifically to release a biological agent used as the warhead for biological weapons. Biological ammunition may take many forms, such as a missile warhead or bomb.

biological attack

Law enforcement; Terrorism

The deliberate release of germs or other biological substances that cause illness.

Officially known as the "Convention on the Prohibition of Development, Production, and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons and Destruction." The BWC works toward general and ...