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War on Terror Portal
Oil-rich Islamic fundamentalist monarchy in the middle east which is home to the bin Laden family as well as to 15 of the September 11 hijackers. There have been allegations that members of the royal family were providing cash funds to some of the September 11 hijackers.
During the 2003 war in Iraq, the kingdom would not let U.S. troops or aircraft on their soil. who may involve in an invasion of Iraq.
Al Qaeda struck three compounds housing westerners in Riyadh mere hours before a scheduled visit by U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on May 13, 2003. 25 people were killed, including 7 Americans.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
An explosive which is detonated after a smaller diversionary device.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
President Bush dispatched approximately 100 senior civilian managers to live and work secretly outside Washington, activating for the first time long-standing plans, called "Continuity of Operations Plan," to ensure survival of federal rule after catastrophic attack on the nation's capital. Under the plan, high-ranking officials representing their departments rotate in and out of the assignment at one of two fortified locations along the East Coast.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
In January 2002, 15 suspected Islamic militants were arrested in Singapore and accused of having ties to al Qaeda. These suspects were allegedly planning attacks on the U.S. Embassy and American business interests. Less than a week later, authorities claimed to have foiled an al Qaeda plot to attack U.S. navy ships, navy sailors, and the nightclubs they frequented. In September 2002, 21 more Islamic extremists with ties to al Qaeda were arrested.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
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 had a single hijacking in 31 years. The US started using air marshals after September 11. Despite President Bush's urgings, there are not enough air marshals to go around, so many flights do not have them. Also known as air marshals.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
The hijacking of an airliner by terrorists which was common practice in the 1960's.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
A small cell which keeps itself undetected until such time as they can "awaken" and cause havoc.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
The first biological weapon, used during the 18th century, smallpox killed 300 million people in the 19th century. There is no specific treatment for smallpox disease, and the only prevention is vaccination. This currently poses a problem, since the vaccine was discontinued in 1970 after the WHO declared smallpox eradicated. Incubation is 7 to 17 days, during which the carrier is not contagious. 30% of people exposed are infected, and it has a 30% mortality rate.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
In 1993, bin Laden sent his top lieutenants to help a local warlord, Mohamed Farah Aideed, and ever since then, this country has been an al Qaeda headquarters.
In a firefight in Mogadishu, Aideed's army killed 18 U.S. army troops who were serving at U.N. peacekeepers. The citizens dragged the bodies through the streets, and these images were shown on television.Then-President Clinton responded by withdrawing from the country.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
In January 2003, Spain arrested 15 Algerians and a Moroccan -- al Qaeda members all -- who were linked to suspected terrorists arrested recently in Britain and France and were planning to attack unspecified targets.
Industry:Law enforcement; Military
