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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 12 Oct, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Iran accused over Washington terror plot North America correspondent Jane Cowan, staff The US says it has broken up a major terrorist plot in which agents linked to Iran sought to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the US and bomb the Saudi and Israeli embassies in Washington. More » Carbon tax set to clear crucial hurdle Alleged bombing mastermind recounts escape from Bali New Zealand arrests stricken ship's captain NSW seeks to fly poisoned Bali tourist home Shalit to return to Israel: Netanyahu Man killed in shed explosion PNG pledges funds for POW ship memorial Former Ukrainian PM jailed for gas deal Mladic in hospital with pneumonia More Analysis » The Jobs-lot politician: where inspiration meets capacity As a businessman, Apple's Steve Jobs had more than just a capacity for invention. He also had what in politics we sometimes call vision. And enough dogged determination teamed with leadership to see those dreams form concrete realities. If you see a politician with that particular skill set, could you let me know? More » Kadeer: Malaysia not to be trusted with asylum seekers The capitalist heroes we forget An outdated approach to school accountability Tuvalu in a fight for its life The death of the ALR Occupy Wall Street: the wake-up call Do governments have to resign if defeated on legislation? Lies, damn lies and politics: taking the r out of Juliar Book of Jobs: electronic Eden not paradise for everyone Just In More Just In » Customs staff likely to strike again Customs staff say Federal Government interference in pay negotiations could lead to strike action at international airports tomorrow. More » NSW seeks to fly poisoned Bali tourist home Alleged bombing mastermind recounts escape from Bali Shalit to return to Israel: Netanyahu New Zealand arrests stricken ship's captain Iran accused over Washington terror plot European stocks subdued amid cautious trade Kidnapped photojournalist takes aim at Government Carbon tax set to clear crucial hurdle Greek auditors agree to extra bailout funds World More World » Iran accused over Washington terror plot North America correspondent Jane Cowan, staff The US says it has broken up a major terrorist plot in which agents linked to Iran sought to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to the US and bomb the Saudi and Israeli embassies in Washington. More » Alleged bombing mastermind recounts escape from Bali Former Ukrainian PM jailed for gas deal New Zealand arrests stricken ship's captain Shalit to return to Israel: Netanyahu Business More Business » Executives asked to take stock on salaries Michael Janda An investment group is calling for Australian businesses to greatly increase the link between company performance and executive pay. More » Dollar edges above parity Wall Street occupied Business optimistic on falling dollar Local shares continue rally on Europe hopes Micro-finance schemes to combat 'poverty trap' Politics More Politics » Kidnapped photojournalist takes aim at Government An Australian photojournalist who was kidnapped in Somalia has criticised the handling of his case at a Senate inquiry into how the Federal Government deals with international kidnapping cases. More » Carbon tax set to clear crucial hurdle Former Ukrainian PM jailed for gas deal MPs knuckle down for carbon debate Industry welcomes uranium mine expansion Sport More Sport » Socceroos bury Oman in WC qualifier The Socceroos maintained their flawless start to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup with a 3-0 win over Oman at Sydney's Olympic stadium on Tuesday night. More » Watson disappointed by fixing claims Magpies poised to lock up Dawes Johnson goes down at WACA Inglis relieved at Four Nations all-clear Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Ocean hunt nets world's biggest virus A virus found in the sea off the coast of Chile is the biggest in the world, harbouring more than 1,000 genes, surprised scientists say. More » Stem cells rejuvenating arthritic dogs Mirror group denies phone hacking claims Study shines new light on damaging UV rays Space 'snakes' revealed in first images Environment More Environment » Carbon tax set to clear crucial hurdle Naomi Woodley, Tom Iggulden, wires The Lower House is almost certain to approve the Government's package of bills for the carbon tax this morning. MPs worked late last night to make their final arguments on the legislation - a debate that was predictable and at times theatrical. Labor's job to pass the package was made a little easier when Opposition MP Sophie Mirabella was thrown out of the House for 24 hours. More » MPs knuckle down for carbon debate More oil spills from stranded cargo ship Logging giant 'paid for crackdown on villagers' Industry welcomes uranium mine expansion About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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