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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 02 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Anger over children dressed as Holocaust victims Demonstrators in Israel cause outrage by dressing children as Holocaust victims to protest against what they say is religious persecution. More » States on fire alert as temperatures soar Online cancer star Kristian Anderson dies Australia names unchanged side Fiji announces end to emergency laws Man dies after firecracker blows up in face Toddler critical after window fall Arab body calls for monitors to leave Syria Hitchhikers die on NSW highway Seeing double in Ukraine's twin town More Analysis » Pride of place above your bar Cricket has long been irresistible for those who ache to own a piece of its rich and eccentric history. It may be a hat, a bat, a ball or manuscript; indeed anything that is part of the great narrative of the game. Anything that is part of the story. Is it fair to say the very best of the cricket collecting best is already held in private collections or museums or has simply and sadly, been lost? More » Unhappy new political year Anonymous imposters: hiding behind the AntiSec identity Speaking of 2011 2011 was a bad year, 2012 will be much worse The best and worst of 2011 sport Top 50 Countdown Top 10 charts of 2011 Streep's Maggie: magnificent, ill-scripted, wrong Now is Roxon's chance on human rights Just In More Just In » Online cancer star Kristian Anderson dies Sydney cancer patient Kristian Anderson, made famous by posting an online video tribute to his wife featuring Hugh Jackman and New Zealand's prime minister, has died. More » Gauges near derailment indicated flooding Toddler critical after window fall Orica ready to restart Newcastle plant Anger over children dressed as Holocaust victims Romney eyes lead in Iowa Duo escape western Sydney prison Probes in orbit to map moon interior Australia stick with winning formula Man dies after firecracker blows up in face World More World » Arab body calls for monitors to leave Syria By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker and wires An advisory body to the Arab League calls for the immediate withdrawal of its monitors as the bloodshed continues in Syria. More » Fiji announces end to emergency laws Anger over children dressed as Holocaust victims Romney eyes lead in Iowa Tarnished euro marks 10-year anniversary Firefighters tame Patagonian bushfire Business More Business » Tarnished euro marks 10-year anniversary European leaders have predicted more economic gloom in 2012 amid muted celebrations for the 10th anniversary of the euro single currency, far from the fanfare which heralded its arrival a decade ago. More » Anger over moves to delist Gladstone Harbour Spain announces further austerity measures Interest rate cut boosts house prices Australian shares tipped to rebound in 2012 Politics More Politics » Mayor accused of drink driving Mount Isa Mayor John Molony has been charged with drink driving after recording a blood alcohol level more than two times the legal limit on New Year's Eve. More » Fiji announces end to emergency laws Iran tests missile amid new sanctions Arab body calls for monitors to leave Syria Queen appoints Howard to Order of Merit Sport More Sport » Australia stick with winning formula Australia has named an unchanged side for the second Test against India at the Sydney Cricket Ground, beginning on Tuesday. More » Black Cats stun City Doubles loss sees Spain win Hopman clash Hammer blow for Wizard of Oz Hurricanes breeze to victory Rider dies at Dakar Rally Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Probes in orbit to map moon interior Two robotic probes have begun orbiting the moon in preparation for an unprecedented mission to map the lunar interior. More » Millionth find could be a new species Calls to censor details of potential killer flu New telescope captures 'starburst' galaxy NASA unveils plans to harpoon comets Environment More Environment » Sea Shepherd towing damaged ship to safety A rescue mission is underway for a Sea Shepherd vessel which became stranded in the Southern Ocean after it cracked its hull. More » Loved lyrebird dies Capture of rare rhino gives hope for species Highs and lows of 2011 in South Australia Another leak, another warning: Orica acid spill 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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