Suicide Bombing

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Suicide Bombing

An act of war or terrorism in which one explodes a bomb such that it kills oneself and the people in the vicinity. Suicide bombings are usually acts of desperation. The possibility of a suicide bombing is a type of political risk, especially in areas where they are already known to occur.
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