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September 4, 1997: Several bombings at Cuban hotel

On this day in 1997, a man tied to a US-based anti-Cuba organisation is believed to have been behind series of bombings in which an Italian tourist died.

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Canada must send a strong message to Saudi Arabia

No country can fail to respond to foreign states who send ‘hit squads’ to kill dissidents. With this in mind, what must the Trudeau government do?

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August 13, 2003: Gunman opens fire on group of teenagers swimming in the Bistrica River

On this day in 2003, ethnic Albanians are believed to have been behind the shooting of six teens (two died) in Kosovo.

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Religious terrorism over by 2025? A discussion with legendary David Rapoport

Fascinating chat between retired UCLA professor David Rapoport and career CSIS Analyst Phil Gurski about the ‘wave theory’ of terrorism.

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Thirteen injured in Grey Wolves attack on Armenian genocide memorial in France (May 13, 1984)

On this day in 1984, a memorial to the Armenian genocide in Paris was attacked by an alleged member of the Turkish terrorist group Grey Wolves resulting in 13 injuries.

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April 25, 2016 | Execution of Canadian Hostages in Philippines

On this day in 2016, Abu Sayyaf terrorists beheaded one Canadian and another later from a group of hostages they had seized in the southern Philippines.

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Peace in Afghanistan? Not likely in our time

Canada suffered casualties during its mission in Afghanistan and it is tragic that a Western departure will not bring peace.

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COVID-19: When bad guys take advantage of international crisis

In this time of COVID-19 we have enough to worry about without freaking out about terrorism.

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March 12, 1985 | Attack on Turkish Embassy in Ottawa

On this day in 1985 three well-armed men driving a rented moving truck arrived at the Turkish Embassy and proceeded to shoot dead a 31-year old security guard.

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March 11, 2004 | Train Bombings in Madrid

On this day in 2004, ten bombs placed on four trains detonated during the morning commute in Madrid, killing 191 and leaving and more than 1,600 wounded.