international terrorism

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international terrorism - terrorism practiced in a foreign country by terrorists who are not native to that country

act of terrorism, terrorism, terrorist act - the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

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WASHINGTON -- House Democratic leaders tapped Valley congressmen Tuesday to lead panels overseeing international terrorism and intellectual property protection.

VALLEY DEMS TO LEAD PANELS ON PROPERTY RIGHTS, TERROR by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

Duke created a mild media storm by speaking at a conference in Tehran on the Holocaust, convened by the president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who is infamous for his tirades against the United States and his threats to "wipe Israel off the map," not to mention being one of the leading state sponsors of international terrorism.

David Duke attends Iran's holocaust conference by The New American

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The year 2004: responding to challenges by UN Chronicle

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