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May 25, 2014: Suicide bombers hit popular restaurant in Djibouti

On May 25, 2014 two possible Al Shabaab terrorists bombed a restaurant in Djibouti, killing three and wounding 15.

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Does ‘terrorism’ mean too much to too many?

We must get better at when to use the word terrorism to describe acts of violence: in a world rife with too much terrorism, why would we want to make more?

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February 27, 2008: Hamas rocket attack hits school in Israel

On February 27, 2008 Hamas launched 50 Qassam rockets towards the western Negev, killing a 47-year-old student.

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January 16, 2014: Muslims massacred in Central African Republic

On January 16, 2014 more than 50 Muslims were killed in two attacks by Christian terrorists in the Central African Republic.

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January 9, 2015: Islamist terrorist takes hostages in France

On January 9, 2015 an ISIS terrorist took hostages at a Jewish store in France, killing four before he in turn was killed by commandoes.

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December 24, 2000: Churches bombed on Christmas Eve in Indonesia

On December 24, 2000 terrorists believed to be part of Jemaah Islamiyah bombed several churches in Jakarta and throughout Indonesia, killing 14 people and wounding scores.

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What price military counter terrorism intervention?

When you call it a ‘war on terrorism’ you’d expect a military role, no? But is it the best approach?

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November 22, 2015: Female suicide bomber attacks refugees in Nigeria

On November 22, 2015 a 20-year old female suicide bomber disguised as a refugee detonated her load in NE Nigeria, killing 8 and wounding 7.

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October 18, 1995: Algerian terrorists suspected in Paris metro bombing

On October 18, 1995  a gas bottle exploded on a train in the Paris metro system, wounding 29

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May 23, 1977: Terrorists take hundreds of hostages in the Netherlands

Starting on May 23, 1977 a terrorist group known as the South Moluccans initiated two hostage taking incidents in the Netherlands.