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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 13 Nov, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM Flamboyant Italian politician Silvio Berlusconi has resigned as prime minister, ending one of the most scandal-plagued eras in recent Italian history. More » Games may save struggling Gold Coast Arab League suspends Syria US troop deal could be made next week Whales stranded on Tasmanian beach Huge blast rocks Guards base near Tehran Kidnapped baseballer rescued in Venezuela England books Kangaroos showdown Watson still wants to lead Aussies out More Analysis » Fix the economy, destroy the polity: Australia since 1983 The Australian public and its formal political system have lost touch. Politics, stripped of its grass roots support, has become a lowest common denominator driven celebrity contest in which media influence is almost wholly malign. What is to be done? More » For and against an ABC-run Australia Network Silence on suicide: just talk about it Shakespeare speculation and conspiracy tales Media self-regulation: the Norway way Pilots steal the march in Qantas action Don't go Shane! Shane! Now there's a good gay Australia's founding father of indefinite mandatory detention Observing Remembrance Day: a personal reflection Just In More Just In » Silvio Berlusconi resigns as Italian PM Flamboyant Italian politician Silvio Berlusconi has resigned as prime minister, ending one of the most scandal-plagued eras in recent Italian history. More » England books Kangaroos showdown Arab League suspends Syria Games may save struggling Gold Coast Berlusconi resignation to end scandalous era Watson still wants to lead Aussies out Huge blast rocks Guards base near Tehran Kidnapped baseballer rescued in Venezuela APEC ministers talk up free trade deal TV can improve children's language skills World More World » Berlusconi resignation to end scandalous era Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi is set to resign after arriving at the presidential palace to announce his departure. More » Arab League suspends Syria Deadly drought Kidnapped baseballer Ramos rescued in Venezuela Gaddafi's son granted asylum in Niger Business More Business » Smart shopping Australian retailers are ignoring the fast-growing trend of shopping on smartphones and tablets. More » APEC ministers talk up free trade deal Italian senate approves debt crisis measures Fairfax final bow affirms digital media evolution Coles boss in spirited defence of market share Politics More Politics » Brown wants debate on US troop expansion Australian Greens leader Bob Brown wants the Federal Parliament to debate the prospect of the United States expanding its military presence in Australia. More » Rudd mum on US troop boost, takes aim at Greens Marathon starts legal fight over Arkaroola mining ban Hospitals row over Remembrance Day broadcast Cigarette packaging legislation passes Senate Sport More Sport » England books Kangaroos showdown England has booked a spot in next weekend's Four Nations final against Australia after hammering defending champion New Zealand 28-6 in Hull. More » Senden shoots past slumping Tiger Near-misses cost Mariners victory Vettel matches Mansell's pole record Reddy the hero as Sydney beats Glory Blaze scorch Wildcats Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Murdoch faces tough questions at hacking inquiry James Murdoch is accused of running his media empire like a "mafia boss" during a parliamentary inquiry into the UK phone hacking scandal. More » Stranded humpback whale frees itself Wallaby milk could give premature babies a bounce Stem cell breakthrough for Parkinson's disease World's smallest 4wd is a billionth of a metre long Environment More Environment » Marathon starts legal fight over Arkaroola mining ban Explorer Marathon Resources is taking legal action against the South Australian Government over a total mining ban imposed on the Arkaroola wilderness region of the Flinders Ranges. Marathon has been seeking compensation for its costs since the former premier Mike Rann announced several months ago the Government would proclaim a ban because of the area's unique environmental qualities. More » Groundwater contamination prompts EPA warning In pictures: Mystery marine disease off Gladstone Activists outraged at use of protected Tassie timber Windsor dismisses Judas attack 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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