ABC NewsMail - morning edition

NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 11 Jan, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Embattled Assad says victory is near Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, battling months of protests against his rule, says he will hit "terrorists with an iron fist" and calls for general elections. More » Voting underway in New Hampshire primary Cyclone Heidi headed for WA's Pilbara Tsunami warning lifted after large Sumatra quake Stolen car drags woman on busy highway Sydney men charged over savage Perth assault Britain sets out Scottish referendum conditions Cars trade fire in Sydney shoot-out Bomb kills 35 in Pakistan tribal area Britain's high-speed rail given green light More Analysis » Perpetual war for perpetual peace Is the international posturing and media beat-up about Syria really about protecting the Syrian people? What if it's part of a program to change a government, dressed up as an humanitarian intervention? The problem is that you just don't know what to believe. But in this sea of spin and misinformation what perhaps is most disconcerting is how what's happening today in the Middle East matches the historical pattern; the template for war. More » Lombok: our promise to say nothing Cool kids and the nastification of Twitter Guantanamo 10 years on Pool safety a step towards stopping drownings What's wrong with 'no'? The spirit of our democracy doesn't lie in the constitution The Reserve Bank Brahmins and the Golden Child Having a beer with Bob Labor Party needs reform but the timing is all wrong Just In More Just In » Kangaroo dragged behind car then dumped A dead kangaroo was found on the main street of the Victorian city of Wodonga this morning with a rope tied around it. More » Britain sets out Scottish referendum conditions Sydney men charged over savage Perth assault Voting underway in New Hampshire primary Cars trade fire in Sydney shoot-out Stolen car drags woman on busy highway Tsunami warning lifted after large Sumatra quake 10 killed in siege in Afghanistan China's People's Daily newspaper to float website Israel ready to take Syrian refugees World More World » Embattled Assad says victory is near Syrian president Bashar al-Assad, battling months of protests against his rule, says he will hit "terrorists with an iron fist" and calls for general elections. More » Libya quiet as Gaddafi deadline looms Britain's high-speed rail given green light Iran enriching uranium in fortified bunker Rena slipping off New Zealand reef Business More Business » Pacific Brands mulls US buyout offer By business reporter Michael Janda Pacific Brands says there is no certainty it will be bought out after a US-based private equity firm made an unsolicited offer for the struggling clothing manufacturer. More » Governments to pay to keep Holden in Australia Home building approvals soar Ford upgrade guarantees future of Victorian plants Shares jump as investors shrug off Euro fears China surplus shrinks as trade slows Olympus to sue ex-managers over cover-up Gunns shares hit new low amid debt worries Federal Government stews over apple ban Swiss bank chief quits over wife's currency deal Politics More Politics » Libya quiet as Gaddafi deadline looms By Mary Ann Jolley, wires An International Criminal Court deadline looms for the new regime in Libya to announce how it plans to deal with prized captive Saif al-Islam Gaddafi. More » Gillard hits out at anti-whaling activists Authorities recovering alleged fraudster's property Public schools draw funding short straw Giffords marks shooting anniversary Sport More Sport » Sixers stay in finals contention A solid bowling performance helped Sydney Sixers keep their finals hopes afloat via a 64-run win over the Strikers in the Big Bash League. More » Hewitt goes down in Sydney Hughes named new QPR boss Kompany red card appeal rejected Mind your own game, Zaheer tells Haddin 'Turbo Durbo' wins national time trial title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Hawking too ill to attend 70th birthday party The world's best known living scientist, Stephen Hawking, was too ill to attend his 70th birthday celebrations on Sunday but in a recorded speech urged people to "look up at the stars" and be curious about the universe. More » Virus theory for chronic fatigue dismissed Rare Moon mineral found in Australia Mawson centenary voyage heads south Indians snap up $45 tablet computer Environment More Environment » Gillard hits out at anti-whaling activists Prime Minister Julia Gillard criticises the actions of three Australian anti-whaling activists who boarded a Japanese ship, as it is revealed taxpayers will foot the bill for retrieving the trio. More » Activists on 'hunger strike' aboard Japanese ship Government in talks to free whaling activists from ship Brown slams surveillance of green activists Gladstone Harbour disease tests inconclusive 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