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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 17 Dec, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Manning makes first court appearance By North America correspondent Jane Cowan and wires The US Army private accused of leaking classified documents to WikiLeaks has appeared at a pre-trial hearing at a locked down military courtroom. More » At least two killed in Cairo violence Brother reports tentative progress for Meldrum Power struggle Christopher Hitchens dead at 62 Australians stabbed in Bali club fight Russia seizes radioactive material bound for Iran Ludwig defends handling of live exports France lobs fresh attack on UK economy Italy intercepts bullets for Monti, Berlusconi More Analysis » Gillard and Rudd: last lingering question of 2011 The Gillard-Rudd talk is more than just sideshow politics, it's also real. It's not just the media to blame. It's more than just horse-race politics. In truth, the fate of Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd is the big question that will linger over the summer break. At some point, it will be answered. More » Don't be a fan. Never be a fan Consequences of killing the Taliban Never mind real, less would be more Pole-vaulting to a global climate treaty Doing it PNG style: the answer for Australian politics Martial arts and the mind Killing cricket, 20 overs at a time Media review must step into the modern age Conversations: Perceptions of property Just In More Just In » Australians stabbed in Bali club fight Two Australian men are being treated for stab wounds after getting into a fight over a spilled drink in a Balinese nightclub. More » Manning makes first court appearance At least two killed in Cairo violence UK Supreme Court to hear Assange appeal Russia seizes radioactive material bound for Iran Italy intercepts bullets for Monti, Berlusconi France lobs fresh attack on UK economy Register real names, Beijing orders bloggers Thailand lifts Thaksin's passport ban Fukushima plant reaches cold shutdown World More World » At least two killed in Cairo violence Two people were killed and more than 220 hurt in clashes between protesters and security forces outside Egypt's cabinet office. More » Manning makes first court appearance Power struggle Christopher Hitchens dead at 62 France lobs fresh attack on UK economy Italy intercepts bullets for Monti, Berlusconi Business More Business » Big four targeted in bank fees class action By Liz Hobday and staff Law firm Maurice Blackburn says it will challenge all four of the big banks plus Citibank in a class action against bank fees worth $197 million. More » France lobs fresh attack on UK economy Last drinks for Foster's as takeover sealed ANZ pours more cold water on rate hopes Demoted Carr still driving force for auto industry Market rises on US hopes Qantas cabin crew approve pay deal Ludwig defends handling of live exports Politics More Politics » Ferguson reaffirms loyalty to Gillard Labor frontbencher Martin Ferguson has reaffirmed his support for Julia Gillard amid reports of senior ministers switching their allegiance to former leader Kevin Rudd. More » Patel whistleblower seeking compensation Gillard's grip slips as MPs back Rudd Return to surplus pushed back two years in SA Bowen touts Malaysia deal on shipwreck anniversary Sport More Sport » Haddin, MacGill star in Sixers win Brad Haddin smashed 76 runs and Stuart MacGill took 2 for 21 to guide the Sixers to a seven-wicket victory over the Heat. More » Gold Coast stun Reds Poulter owning Masters lead Tendulkar shines in drawn tour match V8 driver Jason Richards dies Breakers make it five in a row Science and Technology More Science and Technology » New telescope captures 'starburst' galaxy A state-of-the-art Very Large Telescope in Chile captures some of the most detailed images ever taken of a spiral galaxy. More » NASA unveils plans to harpoon comets Devil breeding efforts meeting with success Scientists close in on possible 'God particle' Scientists comb beaches for rubbish clues Environment More Environment » Fukushima plant reaches cold shutdown Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant reaches cold shutdown, a key milestone in efforts to bring the worst nuclear accident in 25 years under control. 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