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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 07 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Deadly bombing hits Syrian capital A suicide bomber has struck Syria's capital, Damascus, killing 26 people and wounding dozens more, state media said. Angry residents were at the scene shouting and denouncing the bombing as the work of "terrorists". But the Muslim Brotherhood has accused president Bashar al-Assad's regime of orchestrating the attack. More » Hot air balloon crashes killing all on board Rain may ease SA bushfire risk Fragile India no match for Aussie attack 3,000 killed in South Sudan massacres CO2 shortage may flatten soft drink supplies Perth woman returns to Argentina attack site Jobless rate falls as US economy gathers steam Former PA to Brooks arrested: report Cameron criticises Thatcher film's timing More Analysis » The global equation: Growth = Debt The constant complaint over the global financial crisis and ongoing recessions focuses on debt. There is a key problem with this way of looking at global and local capitalism and the current crises we find ourselves in. It is that capitalist growth equals monetary debts: the greater the growth, the greater the debt. More » 2012 Sporting predictions: what a year it will be Asylum seeker impasse highlights leadership vacuum Can Japan do better than Chernobyl? Intellectual honesty and an open mind 40km/h limit in Sydney ill-considered rubbish Australian media, US politics and the internet age What your bookie is predicting for 2012 A good news year for climate campaigners Elite sport should pay its own way Just In More Just In » Jobless rate falls as US economy gathers steam By Washington correspondent Craig McMurtrie The latest monthly jobs report shows US unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years. More » Hot air balloon crashes killing all on board Rain may ease SA bushfire risk ANZ sells stake in Vietnamese bank Former PA to Brooks arrested: report Cameron criticises Thatcher film's timing CO2 shortage may flatten soft drink supplies Heat edge Hurricanes in Big Bash thriller Olympus whistleblower to sue over sacking Deadly bombing hits Syrian capital World More World » 3,000 killed in South Sudan massacres More than 3,000 people were killed in South Sudan in brutal massacres last week in bloody ethnic violence that forced thousands to flee, the top local official in the affected area said. "There have been mass killings, a massacre," said Joshua Konyi, commissioner for Pibor county in Jonglei state. More than 1,000 children are missing, feared abducted, Mr Konyi said. More » Deadly bombing hits Syrian capital Obama announces massive troop cuts Shiites targeted in Baghdad bombing blitz Prosecutor wants death sentence for Mubarak Business More Business » Jobless rate falls as US economy gathers steam By Washington correspondent Craig McMurtrie The latest monthly jobs report shows US unemployment has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years. More » ANZ sells stake in Vietnamese bank Qantas A380 among planes with wing cracks China set to boycott EU carbon tax Euro hits new low amid fears on Spain, Italy Olympus whistleblower to sue over sacking Shares stumble amid mixed messages De Beers moves diamond operations Politics More Politics » Obama announces massive troop cuts By North America correspondent Lisa Millar and wires Barack Obama has announced significant changes to his military strategy, downsizing ground forces and shifting its focus to the Asia-Pacific region. More » Syria frees 552 prisoners without 'blood on hands' Obama to unveil 'more realistic' military plan Activists say Syrian armour still in cities Bachmann bows out after Iowa mauling Sport More Sport » Fragile India no match for Aussie attack By Raman Goraya Australia claimed a 2-0 lead in its four-match Test series against India with a crushing innings victory at the SCG. More » Live Blog: Second Test Day Four Pattinson out of series with foot injury Heat edge Hurricanes in Big Bash thriller Clijsters injured in Brisbane semi Tomic sets up Murray showdown Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Virus theory for chronic fatigue dismissed By Nonee Walsh The latest theory that chronic fatigue syndrome is caused by a virus has been killed off. More » Rare Moon mineral found in Australia Mawson centenary voyage heads south Indians snap up $45 tablet computer World-first hybrid sharks found off Australia Environment More Environment » Gladstone Harbour disease tests inconclusive A scientific panel says it cannot conclusively determine the cause of a diseased fish outbreak in Gladstone Harbour in central Queensland. The panel released its report today into the ongoing sick fish problem in the harbour, but says there is no risk to human health and the results of water quality tests are not unusual. More » Yeti crab roams 'lost world' under Antarctic Resident claims CSG leak poisoning forest Sea Shepherd towing damaged ship to safety Loved lyrebird dies About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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