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September 13, 1974: JRA hostage crisis at French embassy in The Hague

On September 13, 1974 Japanese Red Army terrorists stormed the French embassy in The Hague and took 11 hostages, including the ambassador

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September 11, 2012: American ambassador killed in Benghazi attack

On September 11, 2012 Islamist terrorists launched an organised attack on the US diplomatic mission in Benghazi killing the US Ambassador and three other Americans

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September 10, 2010: Unsuccessful bombing in Copenhagen

On September 10, 2010 a man set off a small explosion in the Jorgensen Hotel in Copenhagen, injuring only himself.

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Why it is important not to miss the terrorist forest for the trees

When we discuss terrorism and the extent of its reach we really should ensure that numbers play an important part in our analysis

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September 8, 2019: Massacre in Burkina Faso

On September 8, 2019 at least 29 people were killed after a food convoy and a transport truck were attacked in Burkina Faso

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September 7, 1986: Attempted assassination of Chilean dictator Pinochet

On September 7, 1986 Marxist terrorists tried to assassinate Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet: 5 people were killed and 11 wounded

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September 6, 1970: Attempted hijacking of aircraft in Amsterdam foiled

On September 6, 1970 a member of the Sandinista was shot and killed as he tried to hijack an El-Al flight leaving Amsterdam.

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September 5, 1972: Massacre at Munich Summer Olympics

On September 5, 1972 members of Black September kidnapped Israeli athletes at the summer Olympics in Munich, , eventually killing 11 of them

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September 4, 1997: Suicide bombing at shopping centre in Jerusalem

On September 4, 1997 three suicide bombers attacked a popular shopping promenade in Jerusalem, killing four passers-by and wounding more than 200.

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Why it is so hard to decide what is – and what isn’t – terrorism

Terrorism is not as obvious as it may seem at times. Agreement on what is – and what isn’t – an act of terrorism can be quite difficult.