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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 19 Dec, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » 180 still missing after asylum boat sinking By George Roberts in East Java, staff Officials say they are losing hope of finding any more survivors after a boat carrying as many as 215 asylum seekers sank off the coast of Indonesia over the weekend. More » Battle for Philippine flood rescuers as bodies rot Former Czech president Vaclav Havel dies New inquest into Azaria Chamberlain's death Fraser backs call to protect Assange Police recover two guns from Naden's campsite Mildura residents outraged as floodwaters return US forces leave Iraq after 9 years of war Historic archives burn as Cairo riots continue Four dead, 49 missing in Russian oil rig disaster More Analysis » Cruel to be unkind. A softly, deadly asylum policy After the weekend's tragic loss of asylum seeker life, it seems inevitable that the familiar charge and counter charge of the Australian refugee debate will soon fill the political vacuum of this early summer. It is no secret that Julia Gillard's policies on asylum seekers in particular have won her few friends among the public. The Opposition, all-but certainly, will again paint her as soft on asylum seekers. I believe these criticisms to be unfair and dishonest ... this government has gone to great lengths to make refugees feel as unwelcome as possible. More » The Australian Government should stand by Assange Warming denialism is in the political eye of the beholder Gillard and Rudd: last lingering question of 2011 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 Just In More Just In » Israel frees more Palestinian prisoners By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker, wires Israel has freed 550 Palestinian prisoners, completing the second phase of the deal which saw Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit freed in October, Palestinians said. More » Bandit goes on Sydney service station spree LNP support falls in Qld: poll Historic archives burn as Cairo riots continue Man burns woman to death in lift Fraser backs call to protect Assange 180 still missing after asylum boat sinking Four dead, 49 missing in Russian oil rig disaster Former Czech president Vaclav Havel dies Battle for Philippine flood rescuers as bodies rot World More World » 180 still missing after asylum boat sinking By George Roberts in East Java, staff Officials say they are losing hope of finding any more survivors after a boat carrying as many as 215 asylum seekers sank off the coast of Indonesia over the weekend. More » Battle for Philippine flood rescuers as bodies rot US forces leave Iraq after 9 years of war Former Czech president Vaclav Havel dies Four dead, 49 missing in Russian oil rig disaster Tunisians celebrate on revolution anniversary Business More Business » Afghanistan wants help to kick-start mining boom By Stan Correy for Background Briefing Afghanistan wants more Australian help to kick-start a post-war economy with a mining boom. More » US Senate approves tax, pipeline deal WTO talks end with Doha round still deadlocked Clegg calls for France to 'calm the rhetoric' Big four targeted in bank fees class action Politics More Politics » Fraser backs call to protect Assange Former prime minister Malcolm Fraser and former chief justice of the Family Court Alastair Nicholson are among Australians calling on the Federal Government to protect the human rights of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. More » Congo's top court declares Kabila president US passes deal to avert government shutdown Twelve turbulent months of the Arab Spring Clegg calls for France to 'calm the rhetoric' Sport More Sport » Hurricanes blow away Scorchers Hobart pulled off an improbable 31-run victory as the Scorchers self-destructed in their Big Bash League opener. More » City beats Gunners to stay clear of United Poulter takes out Masters title Kosmina wastes no time stoking the fire Strikers signal intent by thumping Renegades Barcelona waltzes to club world title 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. 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