Melbourne synagogue fire declared a ‘likely’ terrorist attack by police

Melbourne synagogue fire declared a ‘likely’ terrorist attack by police

Victoria police say Friday’s arson attack on the Adass Israel synagogue in Melbourne is being treated as an act of terrorism. The Victorian police chief commissioner, Shane Patton, made the declaration about Friday’s Ripponlea fire being regarded as a suspected terrorist attack on Monday morning. He said the decision followed advice provided at a meeting … Read more

Syrians emerging from Assad’s prisons taste ‘beautiful’ freedom as regime topples

Syrians emerging from Assad’s prisons taste ‘beautiful’ freedom as regime topples

Bewildered and elated prisoners have poured out of Syrian jails, shouting with joy as they emerged from one of the world’s most notorious detention systems and walked to freedom following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad’s government. All across Syria, families wept as they were reunited with children, siblings, spouses and parents who vanished years ago … Read more