Terrorism

Terrorism

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

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aerosol

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A fine mist or spray, which contains minute particles.

aflatoxin

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Toxin created by bacteria that grow on stored foods,especially on rice, peanuts, and cotton seeds.

At the time of September 11, 2001, Afghanistan was governed by the Taliban and Osama bin Laden called it home. Amid U.S. air strikes, which began on October 7, 2001, the U.S. sent in more than $300 ...

agroterrorism

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Terrorist attacks which affect the food supply by destroying crops. Generally, such attacks use animal diseases (i.e., anthrax), natural pests (i.e. the potato beetle), molds or other plant diseases, ...

Air Force One

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Any airplane that carries the President of the United States.

air marshal

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A federal marshal whose purpose is to ride commercial flights, dressed in plain clothes and armed to prevent hijackings. Israel's use of air marshals on El-Al is credited as the reason Israel has not ...