Terrorist Attacks Tripled in 2004, U.S. Reports
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Terrorist attacks worldwide more than tripled last year, with much of the increase in Iraq, according to government figures released by Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Los Angeles).Waxman said there were about 650 significant terrorist attacks last year, a leap from the 175 tallied in 2003.
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