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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 07 Dec, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » 'Been down so long, it looks like up' Economic woes have hit hard in middle America, but what of the places already in decline for decades? A 7.30 team visited West Virginia to witness life for tough people in tough times. More » Take your home loans elsewhere: Swan Policeman shot in hunt for murder suspect Business as usual despite Ng's jailing in China Australian faces 500 lashes for blasphemy Fire trucks called to shuttered Orica plant Police name victims of suspected triple murder Bali teen's dad rules out selling story GDP figures show economy expands Gaga takes anti-bullying effort to White House More Analysis » Freakish political control may soon be on a slippery slope It's one thing or another, in politics. Either you've got everything under control, in which case we in the media carry on about how you're a freakish cyborg control-freak, or you let go a bit, in which case we accuse you of being limp, gutless and ineffectual. Maintaining control over messages and perceptions is getting harder and harder. More » What to do with all this water? The Goldman Saching of Europe Nuclear fears no way to lead the nation Polls show winning potential of a post-carbon PM $1 bet limits: a seat belt, not a silver bullet Bond vigilantes buy the silence of our banks The GOP race has entered 'The Tyson Zone' The very model of a modern river economy 'The Right' morally culpable for Breivik's actions, really? Just In More Just In » Inpex LNG venture tipped to attract investors By Anthea Kissel A senior economist says he expects Inpex will have no trouble in securing investors for its planned multi-billion dollar gas project in Darwin. More » Policeman shot in hunt for murder suspect Business as usual despite Ng's jailing in China Fire trucks called to shuttered Orica plant Building slump continues despite rate cut ALP suspension for Macdonald during ICAC probes Take your home loans elsewhere: Swan Gaga takes anti-bullying effort to White House Court allows naming of childcare abuse accused Greece passes new austerity budget World More World » Pakistani militants claim Afghan attacks Pakistan-based insurgents have claimed responsibility for attacks which caused carnage at two shrines belonging to Afghanistan's minority Shiite Muslims. More » 'Been down so long, it looks like up' Japanese whalers get $28m in earthquake cash West condemns Russian election crackdown Greece passes new austerity budget Business More Business » GDP figures show economy expands Official national accounts figures show the Australian economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, expanding by 1 per cent driven by construction and mining. More » Take your home loans elsewhere: Swan Greece passes new austerity budget Fire trucks called to shuttered Orica plant Business as usual despite Ng's jailing in China Building slump continues despite rate cut Local share market opens higher Obama channels Roosevelt to attack Republicans Downgrade threat to euro bailout fund World markets mixed amid Europe uncertainty Politics More Politics » Greece passes new austerity budget Greek politicians have approved a 2012 budget pledging tough fiscal goals demanded by European Union partners in return for fresh loans. More » Abbott renews attack on Slipper Obama channels Roosevelt to attack Republicans West condemns Russian election crackdown Australia Network decision sparks fresh Labor rift claims Sport More Sport » Australia suffers Cummins blow New Australian pace prospect Pat Cummins will miss the bulk of the four-Test series against India after being ruled out until mid-January. More » Bankrupt D'Arcy risks losing passport Beckham backs decision to rest Kewell Royals take spotlight off Ponting's homecoming Chelsea finishes Euro job, Gunners reserves spiked Johns raves over Warriors' potential Science and Technology More Science and Technology » India to ban offensive Facebook material India has vowed to ban offensive material from the internet after Facebook, Google and other major firms told the government they were unable to screen content before it was posted. More » Astronomers discover biggest black holes ever Scientists shocked by record emissions rise Rescuers try to scoop whale from harbour A wasp never forgets a face Environment More Environment » 400 rhinos poached in S Africa The number of rhinos poached in South Africa has risen sharply this year, with more than 400 killed. More » Japanese whalers get $28m in earthquake cash Orica approved to restart Newcastle plant Fukushima plant leaks radioactive water SA leaders argue about climate for uranium sales 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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