--creates a regime of universal jurisdiction over the unlawful and intentional use of explosives and other lethal devices in, into, or against various defined public places with intent to kill or cause serious bodily injury, or with intent to cause extensive destruction of the public place; 12. International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999): -- requires parties to take steps to prevent and counteract the financing of terrorists, whether direct or indirect, though groups claiming to have charitable, social or cultural goals or which also engage in such illicit activities as drug trafficking or gun running; -- commits states to hold those who finance terrorism criminally, civilly or administratively liable for such acts; -- provides for the identification, freezing and seizure of funds allocated for terrorist activities, as well as for the sharing of the forfeited funds with other states on a case-by-case basis. Bank secrecy will no longer be justification for refusing to cooperate. News and Publications News and publications is a compilation of resources, documents and informational material highlighting UNODC's fight against illicit drugs and international crime. Current and informative newsletters and publications about UNODC's activities are available, as is access to video and publications archives. Press Releases stupsertod stup1site