Terrorism

Terrorism

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

Contributors in Terrorism

Terrorism

British-led effort to search, clear, and destroy any terrorist infrastructure located in the south east of the country, and render it safe for humanitarian operations. Operation lasted from May 2, ...

Operation Tarmacq

Law enforcement; Terrorism

Federal sweep of airports throughout the U.S. looking for illegal immigrants posing as airport security workers. No ties to terrorism were found, but there were many undocumented workers discovered.

Operation Valiant Strike

Law enforcement; Terrorism

A 1,000 troop-strong U.S. operation launched against extremists in southern Afghanistan, near the Pakistani border looking for Taliban and al Qaeda holdouts. . It was launched on March 19, 2003, ...

2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings

Military; Terrorism

The 2012 Midi-Pyrénées shootings are a series of shooting attacks in the French cities of Montauban and Toulouse. The first attack occurred on March 11, with another on March 15. On March 19, a ...

terrorism

Military; Terrorism

The use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes; the state of fear and submission produced by terrorism or terrorization; a terroristic method of governing ...

bombsuit

Military; Terrorism

A blast suit is a heavy suit of body armor designed to withstand the pressure released from a bomb and any projectiles the bomb may produce. It is usually worn by trained personnel attempting bomb ...

Black Widows

Military; Terrorism

Balck widow is the name given to women of the Islamic militant group. Msn news reports that Russian security officials are hunting down three potential female suicide bombers, one of whom is believed ...