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TerrorismAnswers.com
Considering all the questions that the war on terrorism raises, a useful site for journalists is Terrorism Answers.com. It offers explanations and backgrounders about terrorism, terrorists, and troubled regions of the world. It's produced by the Council on Foreign Relations, using funds from the technology-oriented Markle Foundation and tapping experts in various fields.
What makes it effective is its deceptively simple Q&A format. Sample questions: Why does bin Laden hate America? Is Hamas the same thing as the PLO? How did the IRA become an important force in Northern Ireland? The site's free "This Week in the War on Terrorism" e-mail is a good way to keep track of developments and worth subscribing to.
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