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A prominent Australian jihadist who reportedly commanded 300 militiamen and orchestrated clashes in Syria has been arrested in neighbouring Lebanon. The arrest of Hussam Sabbagh in Lebanon’s second city, Tripoli, has again underscored the substantial involvement of Australians in the violence and chaos gripping the Middle East, following swiftly after ...

Members of Australia’s Iraqi community have rallied in Sydney and Melbourne against insurgent group ISIS and its actions in Iraq. ‘Australian brothers’ call in ISIS video The protesters say they are from different ethnic and religious groups, but have joined together to support the Iraqi government. Protesters told SBS they are ...