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BREAKING NEWS AND IN-DEPTH FEATURES ON INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM |
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Al Quds TV, a new Arabic language satellite television channel reportedly linked to Hamas, is the latest part of the terrorist organization’s expanding media network. The station enables Hamas to spread its messages promoting terrorism and hatred of Jews and Israelis to a wider audience.
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| PROFILES IN TERROR |
Ayman al-Zawahiri
Ayman al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda’s second-in-command and ideological leader, has increasingly become the public voice of Al Qaeda, issuing dozens of statements on behalf of the terrorist movement. These statements - released as videos, audio recordings and written statements - are frequently filled with threats against Israel and Jews.
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| INTERNATIONAL TERRORIST SYMBOLS DATABASE | |
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Terrorist Groups Around The World Use Distinct Symbols To Convey Their Ideology And Goals.
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FEATURED SYMBOL:
Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades
The Izzedeen al-Qassam Brigades (IQB), the well armed military wing of Hamas, seeks to conquer all of Israel by carrying out terrorist attacks, including suicide bombings, rocket attacks, shootings and kidnappings.
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| RECENT TERRORIST ATTACKS |
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LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
| Oct 9, 2008 |
Pakistan |
A bomb exploded in Upper Dir killing 11 people, included four school children. No one has claimed immediate responsibility.
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| Oct 8, 2008 |
Turkey |
A bombing on a police bus in Diyarbakir killed four police officers and one civilian. Turkish authorities blame Kurdish rebels for the attack.
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| Oct 6, 2008 |
Pakistan |
A suicide attack at the home of politician Rasheed Akbar Khan in Bhakkar killed twelve people. Khan himself was injured; no one has claimed immediate responsibility.
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| TERRORISM-RELATED ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS |
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LOCATION |
DESCRIPTION |
| Sep 24, 2008 |
India |
Five men that authorities believe are in Indian Mujahideen (IM), a Muslim extremist group in India, have been arrested in Mumbai. The men – Sadiq Sheikh, Afzal Usmani, Arif Sheikh, Mohammed Zakir Sheikh and Mohammed Ansar Sheikh – are allegedly founders and original members of IM.
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| Sep 17, 2008 |
Philippines |
Abdul Balahim, an operative for the Abu Sayyaf Group, was arrested in Zam¬boanga City. Balahim was wanted for beheading 14 captured soldiers, according to Philippine authorities. |
| Sep 15, 2008 |
Australia |
Seven Australian men of Middle Eastern decent were found guilty of conspiracy to commit a terrorist act in Melbourne. The men – Amer Haddara, Abdul Nacer Benbrika, Aimen Joud, Fadl Sayadi, Abdullah Merhi, Ezzit Raad, and Ahmed Raad – were arrested in 2005 while plotting to bomb a soccer match in Melbourne. |
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