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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 04 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Iowa caucus a three-horse race By Washington correspondent Lisa Millar and wires America's Republican presidential hopefuls are facing their first major test in the race for the White House today. More » WA facing whooping cough epidemic Aussies hold advantage after pace blitz Two found guilty of British race murder Man in custody after girl's desert death Boat explosion in Sydney Harbour Surfer paddles away after shark attack Heatwave replaced by fire, flood threat Iran warns US carrier against Gulf return Taliban could open office in Qatar More Analysis » Asylum seeker "debate" gets curiouser and curiouser The asylum seeker debate increasingly resembles a dialogue between characters in a parallel world beyond the looking glass. The crucial issues are confidently mis-identified and then policy responses to resolve them are stridently asserted. However, the reality is more nuanced and straightforward than the public discourse would suggest. More » University students are under the fiscal pump Libertarianism: a nice idea, but doomed And you, sir, are no libertarian Seldom heard victims of the Israeli occupation Do scientists have faith? Classification board: deciding for those they (don't) represent Unhappy new political year Pride of place above your bar Anonymous imposters: hiding behind the AntiSec identity Just In More Just In » TGA probes Australian link to breast implant scare The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has set up an expert committee to examine whether faulty breast implants causing a cancer scare in Europe pose any risk to Australian women. More » Sex killer found asleep in stolen car Britons arrested with AKs in Afghanistan Queensland cop questioned over kangaroo slaughter Boat explosion in Sydney Harbour WA facing whooping cough epidemic Taliban could open office in Qatar Two found guilty of British race murder Iowa caucus a three-horse race Secret drug trials on Indian children World More World » Iowa caucus a three-horse race By Washington correspondent Lisa Millar and wires America's Republican presidential hopefuls are facing their first major test in the race for the White House today. More » Taliban could open office in Qatar Two found guilty of British race murder Iran warns US carrier against Gulf return Australian miner under pressure over deaths Business More Business » Share market starts year with a jump By Alicia Barry The local share market has started 2012 in positive territory following leads from European markets overnight, after posting a dismal performance in 2011. More » Government mulls mobile-spectrum fee hike Only 4,000 homes hooked up to NBN Manufacturing expands despite global jitters NSW Premier threatens Orica plant shutdown Australian miner under pressure over deaths Tonnes of tuna to start the season Politics More Politics » Murdoch backs Santorum presidential bid Rupert Murdoch uses his new Twitter account to urge Iowans to back firebrand social conservative Rick Santorum in the US presidential race. More » Fugitive sceptical on Fiji law change Frenzied countdown to Republican Iowa caucus Cautious welcome to Fiji's democracy move Mayor accused of drink driving Sport More Sport » Aussies hold advantage after pace blitz Michael Clarke and Ricky Ponting kept the advantage after James Pattinson helped rout India for 191 on the first day at the SCG. More » As it happened: Second Test Day One Day One Summary: Australia v India Murray lurches to first victory in Brisbane Heat go down to Strikers Bartoli serves Gajdosova double bagel Science and Technology More Science and Technology » World-first hybrid sharks found off Australia By Dubravka Voloder Marine biologists say they have discovered the world's first hybrid sharks off Australia's east coast, a potential sign the predators are adapting to cope with climate change. More » Only 4,000 homes hooked up to NBN Quiz: 2011's top moments in science Probes in orbit to map moon interior Millionth find could be a new species Environment More Environment » Resident claims CSG leak poisoning forest By Nastasia Campanella The Greens have demanded an explanation from the New South Wales Government about claims that trees are dying near a coal seam gas (CSG) project in the state's north. More » Sea Shepherd towing damaged ship to safety Loved lyrebird dies Capture of rare rhino gives hope for species Highs and lows of 2011 in South Australia 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