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Quick Hits 10 – Gay Jesus in Rio?

Many people take religion seriously but is it ok to take violent action against someone who makes fun of your faith?

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January 9-18, 1996 | Kizlyar-Pervomayskoye hostage crisis

Russian actions in the Caucasus have led to many terrorist attacks and hostage taking incidents, but none bigger than the one that took place in early 1996.

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January 8, 2016 | Terrorist attack by ISIS in Egypt

Terrorists attack tourist resorts for obvious reasons: it is a way to target Westerners and undermine a nation’s economy.

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US assassination of IRGC General will do more harm than good

The decision to take Soleimani out points to a fundamental U.S. lack of understanding of the current terrorism threat and will lead to more, not fewer, deaths.

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Red Square bombing in Moscow – December 9, 2003

On this day in 2003, a female bomber detonated her explosive device in iconic Red Square in Moscow, killing six and wounding 44.

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Today in Terrorism: December 8, 1920 – Bombing of Romanian Senate

Terrorism is now associated primarily with either Islamist extremism or far right nationalism: it was once a tool of Communists.

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When is a terrorist not a terrorist: when he is a patriot?

Defining what is and what is not terrorism is not easy and we should stop pretending that it is.

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Today in Terrorism: November 14, 2018

On this day in 2018 – one year ago – two bombs were deployed in Buenos Aires before the convening of yet another G-20 event.

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Today in Terrorism: 6 November 2008, North Ossetia suicide minibus bombing

On this day in 2008, an apparent female bomber killed 11 during suicide attack on minibus near central market in capital of North Ossetia.

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Today in Terrorism: 24 October 2002 Moscow theatre

Moscow theatre hostage crisis ends when authorities pump poison gas into hall killing hundreds