 And until now, victims had only been entitled to around $20,000 in compensation. Today's ruling awards 11 victims sums of up to $100,000. This will undoubtedly lead to wider compensation, and it's hoped will encourage other victims to come forward. Eight people have been arrested in Europe for allegedly carrying out war crimes in Syria more than a decade ago. Five were taken into custody by German police, while three more were living in Sweden. Here's Paul Moss.