- Industria: Law enforcement; Military
- Number of terms: 2621
- Number of blossaries: 9
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War on Terror Portal
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 the United States armed forces out of the Saudi Arabian peninsula and Somalia by violence. Currently wanted for several terrorist attacks, including those on the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania as well as the first and second World Trade Center bombings, the attack on the Pentagon.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
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 begin attacking that country.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
The least penetrating type of nuclear radiation. Not considered dangerous unless particles enter the body.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
Boeing 767 carrying 81 passengers, 9 flight attendants, and 2 pilots, which was highjacked and crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001. Flight 11 was en route to Los Angeles from Boston.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
Boeing 757 carrying 58 passengers, 4 flight attendants, and 2 pilots, which was highjacked and crashed into the Pentagon at 9:40 a.m. Eastern Time on September 11, 2001. Flight was en route to Los Angeles from Dulles International Airport in Virginia.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
A powerful explosive made by mixing fertilizer and fuel oil. The type of bomb used in the first World Trade Center attack as well as Oklahoma City bombing.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
A powerful explosive made by mixing fertilizer and fuel oil. The type of bomb used in the first World Trade Center attack as well as Oklahoma City bombing.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
Often fatal infectious disease contracted from animals. Anthrax spores have such a long sufvival period; the incubation period is short; disability is severe. All this combine to make anthrax a bioweapon developed by several nations.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
Missile used specifically for intercepting ballistic missiles.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
