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International Terrorist Organizations
From al-Qaeda to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia by Ben Snowden and Laura Hayes Pursuant to the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, the secretary of state formally…Al-Qaeda
Osama bin Laden's Network of Terror Al-Qaeda's leader, Osama bin Laden Related Links Remembering September 11 Al-Qaeda Offshoots Suspected al-Qaeda Terrorist Acts Terrorist…Elijah Muhammad
Name at birth: Elija Pool or Elijah PooleThe self-proclaimed "Messenger of Allah," Elijah Muhammad was the leader of the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death in 1975. He grew up outside of…Osama bin Laden killed
Most-wanted terrorist is killed in Pakistan by David Johnson and Beth Rowen Osama bin Laden. (Source/FBI) Related Links Suspected al-Qaeda Terrorist Acts Osama bin Laden is SEALed and…History of Lunar Calendars
The lunar calendars of the Chinese, Babylonians, Greeks, and more Related Links History of the Calendar History of the Egyptian Calendar History of the Roman (Julian) Calendar…Who Are the Taliban?
Their history and their resurgence Infoplease Atlas: Afghanistan Taliban ambassador to Pakistan Abdul Salam Zaeef seated in front of Taliban militia members. Source/AP Photos If a man fears…Al-Ghazali
Born in eastern Iran, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali was known as Islam's most gifted scholar. He taught law in Baghdad, but in 1095 resigned and for 12 years wandered the desert as a Sufi mystic. Al-Ghazali…The Major Faiths (concise table)
JudaismChristianityIslamHinduismBuddhismFounderThe Hebrew leader Abraham founded Judaism around 2000 B.C. Moses gave the Jews the Torah around 1250 B.C. Jesus Christ, who was crucified…Afghanistan Primer
Often invaded, rarely conquered Afghanistan and Bordering Nations Country Profile: Afghanistan Pakistan | Map Iran | Map China | Map…Ismail Haniya
Palestinian Ismail Haniya took office as the prime minister on 21 February 2006, following the January election that gave his political party a majority of seats in parliament. Haniya (also spelled…