terrorism
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It’s a news-based index that measures “the threat, realization and escalation of adverse events associated with wars, terrorism and any tensions among states and political actors that affect the peaceful course of international relations.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
The Met said the incident is not being treated as terrorism and is not currently believed to be linked to other recent arson attacks in north London.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Gleizes was handed a seven-year sentence in December for "glorifying terrorism" after travelling to the country to write about football club JS Kabylie.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
The president needs to include in the negotiations experts on the nuclear file, Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, sanctions, maritime trade, energy and terrorism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The Ciskei had a history of repression against the ANC and in 1991 Brigadier Gqozo had declared a State of Emergency in the Ciskei to curtail what he called ANC-sponsored terrorism.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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