terrorism

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terrorism /ˈtɛ rə ˌrɪ zəm/ ?

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(n) the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

You could call George Habash, a Palestinian leader who died in Amman on Saturday at the age of 82, the godfather of Middle East terrorism.
Acts of terrorism may be isolated, but sometimes they add up to an epidemic of violence.
He owns terrorism, they say.

Terrorism all about statements
Terrorism isn't about winners and losers. It's about statements.
on 2010/08/31 Source: Edwardsville Intelligencer
Terrorism tip ads roll into Nashville
A campaign meant to generate leads for a terrorism tip hotline is being brought to Tennessee, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said during a visit to Nashville Wednesday.
on 2010/09/01 Source: The Tennessean
NSW extends anti-terrorism laws
Anti-terrorism police powers have been extended by the NSW Government for three years.
on 2010/09/02 Source: BigPond News

"They further reflect the effectiveness of mutual investigations and cooperation with our global partners in disrupting terrorism threats," he said.
on Jul 7, 2010 By: David S. Kris Source: The Hindu
In a statement issued on Wednesday, Mr Brown said: "We have strong reason to believe that a British citizen, Edwin Dyer, has been murdered by an al-Qaeda cell in Mali. I utterly condemn this appalling and barbaric act of terrorism. My thoughts are...
on Jun 2, 2009 By: Gordon Brown Source: BBC News
"The threat of terrorism faced by the United States and the European Union continues and, with this agreement, all of our citizens will be safer," Obama said in a statement.
on Jul 8, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: USA Today