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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 18 Dec, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hundreds killed in massive Philippines storm Tropical storm Washi whipped the southern Philippines, unleashing mammoth floods across vast areas that left 440 people dead and nearly 200 missing. More » State of emergency in Kazakh town after deadly riots Woman dies in 'freak' luge crash in Brisbane Warner ton guides Thunder to victory Asylum seeker boat sinks off Java Teens charged after party turns violent 'Barefoot Bandit' jailed for more than seven years New clashes rock Cairo after eight killed WikiLeaks suspect Manning back in court Elizabeth Taylor auction raises over $153 million 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 » Asylum seeker boat sinks off Java A wooden boat carrying more than 200 asylum seekers is reported to have sunk off Indonesia. More » Teens charged after party turns violent WikiLeaks suspect Manning back in court State of emergency in Kazakh town after deadly riots Hundreds killed in massive Philippines storm 'Barefoot Bandit' jailed for more than seven years NZ plane in dash to stricken boat in Antarctic Elizabeth Taylor auction raises over $153 million Ogilvy levels record to take Masters lead Congo's top court declares Kabila president World More World » Hundreds killed in massive Philippines storm Tropical storm Washi whipped the southern Philippines, unleashing mammoth floods across vast areas that left 440 people dead and nearly 200 missing. More » State of emergency in Kazakh town after deadly riots New clashes rock Cairo after eight killed WikiLeaks suspect Manning back in court 'Barefoot Bandit' jailed for more than seven years Twelve turbulent months of the Arab Spring Business More Business » Clegg calls for France to 'calm the rhetoric' By Europe correspondent Philip Williams and wires Strained relations between the United Kingdom and France have worsened after French officials publicly questioned the economic state of Great Britain. More » Big four targeted in bank fees class action US passes deal to avert government shutdown Former US mortgage executives sued Russia joins World Trade Organisation Last drinks for Foster's as takeover sealed ANZ pours more cold water on rate hopes Ludwig defends handling of live exports Politics More Politics » Congo's top court declares Kabila president Democratic Republic of Congo's Supreme Court has confirmed Joseph Kabila as the winner of a disputed November 28 presidential election, rejecting demands by the opposition for the vote to be annulled over fraud allegations. More » US passes deal to avert government shutdown Twelve turbulent months of the Arab Spring Clegg calls for France to 'calm the rhetoric' Russia joins World Trade Organisation Sport More Sport » Warner ton guides Thunder to victory David Warner's whirlwind unbeaten century has steered Sydney Thunder to a crushing six-wicket win over Shane Warne's Melbourne Stars. More » Mariners extend Roar's losing streak Ogilvy levels record to take Masters lead Ponting well aware of Test heat Wigan snatches point as Chelsea stumbles Blaze fight back to dump Perth 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 » Parker moves to amend NSW logging laws By NSW political reporter Mark Tobin New South Wales Environment Minister Robyn Parker is moving to amend laws which will allow Forests NSW to harm the endangered population of the yellow-bellied glider on the state's far south. More » EPA wants report on latest Orica leak Fukushima plant reaches cold shutdown Salty crust remains as Lake Eyre dries out Opposition claims credit for food bowl plan 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. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters