Sydney siege
Breaking Down the Official Review of the Siege in Martin Place
The story it tells of the 'Sydney siege' gunman, particularly of his encounters with ASIO and the AFP, is deeply strange.
Australian Police Arrest Two Men Before Alleged 'Imminent' Islamic State Terror Attack
Police say they found a homemade Islamic State flag and other evidence at the homes of two men who were allegedly planning an attack Tuesday in Sydney.
Authorities at Odds Over Secret Australian Police Operation that Bugged Officers and Journalists
An unprecedented surveillance operation was based on warrants that weren't supported by the evidence police put before the courts. An inquiry is exposing deep fractures in the police force.
First Day of Sydney Siege Inquest Reveals That a Hostage Was Killed by Police Fire
The opening day of the inquest confirmed media rumors that investigators found that fragments from police bullets killed Katrina Dawson, and raised questions about the gunfight that ended the siege.
Australia's Rebels Motorcycle Gang Rejected the Sydney Siege Gunman for Being Irrational
The erratic character of Man Haron Monis has taken a new turn with revelations he tried to join Australia's biggest outlaw motorcycle gang.
The World Needs Clearer Definitions for Terror and Torture
When the definitions are fuzzy, the things we do are not torture; the things our enemies do are terrorism. If the definitions are available to everyone, then we can all make our own value judgements over what does and does not qualify.
De-Branding Terror
Looking at terrorist organisations as brands may seem trivial, but doing so allows us to dissect and understand the elements and organising principles that make them what they are.
Australia's Former Intelligence Chief Is in an Awkward Position Ahead of Sydney Siege Inquiry
Australia is conducting a complete review of law enforcement, intelligence, immigration, and justice following the Sydney Siege, but the role of one former intelligence chief in the government could cast a shadow over it.
Australia Announces an Investigation Into the Sydney Siege, Then Has to Investigate the Announcement
The government's investigation of the events that led to Man Haron Monis walking the streets in the lead up to the deadly cafe attack got off on the wrong foot amid official confusion over whether the convicted criminal had a gun license.
Sydney Siege Hostage Tells of Relief Following His Daring Escape In Video
Australia now launching investigation into how the gunman dropped off security watch list, made bail on sex and accessory murder charges.
Australia Mourns the Heroes and Victims of the Sydney Siege
Tributes have poured in for the two hostages who were killed in the chaotic exchange of gunfire that ended a 16-hour siege at a Sydney café.
Suspected Islamist Gunman Takes Hostages in Sydney Coffee Shop
Authorities in Australia are responding to a hostage situation at a cafe in a busy shopping area in the country's biggest city.