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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 06 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Churches, police targeted in deadly Nigeria attacks By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires Nigerian Islamist group Boko Haram has claimed responsibility for a string of bomb attacks in the country's north and warned that more attacks will follow. About 150 people were killed in the bomb attacks and gun battles waged across the north-eastern city of Damaturu, a rescue agency official said on Saturday (local time). Many people were also injured as the coordinated attacks targeted police stations, churches and an army base. More » Australian filmmaker Sarah Watt dies Qantas says sorry with free tickets Charges finally laid over Bhutto assassination Three charged over Occupy Sydney protest Woman questioned over baby's death Papandreou to begin unity negotiations Shots fired at house linked to Ibrahim family North Korean refugees found adrift off coast Slater crocked as Kangaroos beat England More Analysis » Qantas questions distract from the real policy pickle Australian politics has an incredible knack, at the moment, for having the wrong arguments. Take for example the Qantas situation. The real question our politicians should be asking: "Hey, everyone. How's that Fair Work Act panning out for you?" is not presently listed for discussion. Perhaps that's because both sides have reasons to avoid it. More » Redefining the role of the monarchy Just how big is cricket's spot-fixing iceberg? After the ADFA review: inspecting a sexualised culture Superannuation rate not the increase we need Cricket corruption: part of the pantomime Conversations: the science behind weight loss David and Goliath battle over disability discrimination Smash all you want; it won't deter the people smugglers Helicopter parents raising marshmallow kids Just In More Just In » Shots fired at house linked to Ibrahim family Police are investigating two shootings in Sydney's west overnight, one at a house linked to the Ibrahim family. More » Three charged over Occupy Sydney protest Woman questioned over baby's death Qantas says sorry with free tickets Papandreou to begin unity negotiations North Korean refugees found adrift off coast Australian filmmaker Sarah Watt dies Victory see red but deny Roar Charges finally laid over Bhutto assassination States begin jostling for G20 hosting gig World More World » Papandreou to begin unity negotiations Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou is ramping up his efforts to achieve a unity government, despite his political future remaining under a cloud. More » Seven killed in 'horrific' UK pile-up Colombian guerrilla leader killed in gun battle Dozens rescued after China mine explosion Another veteran hurt in Occupy protest clash Charges finally laid over Bhutto assassination Business More Business » Anglo American buys controlling De Beers stake Miner Anglo American is set to take control of diamond giant De Beers after buying out South Africa's Oppenheimer family in a $4.9 billion deal. More » Papandreou to begin unity negotiations Humbled Italy requests IMF monitoring Joyce denies deceiving Government over lockout Reserve Bank cuts domestic growth outlook Millions of Americans living in extreme poverty Zimbabwe clears 'blood diamonds' for sale Quarantine, costs bite apple imports Politics More Politics » Papandreou to begin unity negotiations Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou is ramping up his efforts to achieve a unity government, despite his political future remaining under a cloud. More » States begin jostling for G20 hosting gig Union mulls Fiji travel boycott after arrests Opposition slams detention cost 'blowout' Another veteran hurt in Occupy protest clash Sport More Sport » Victory see red but deny Roar By Raman Goraya A dogged Melbourne Victory had two players controversially sent off but escaped with a 2-2 draw against champions Brisbane. More » Slater crocked as Kangaroos beat England Black Caviar wins again at Flemington Bennett's Knights draw Dragons first up Double gold for siblings, Trickett fifth Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Antarctic crack could cause city-sized iceberg A massive crack is growing wider in the Antarctic ice sheet and could break apart in the coming months, forming an iceberg the size of New York City, NASA scientists have warned. More » Volunteers released after 520 day 'Mars mission' Speedo wins case against porn blogger Clock ticking: GMT could be history Chinese spaceship docks at module Environment More Environment » Ads to promote seafood despite diseased fish The State Government is planning an advertising campaign to help restore the seafood industry's battered reputation in central Queensland. More » Antarctic crack could cause city-sized iceberg South Africa rhino poaching hits record: WWF NZ ship threatens to break up Call for massive Antarctic marine reserves About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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