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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 04 Feb, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » High alert as Charleville levee threatens to break Authorities say a possible catastrophic situation is unfolding in the south-west Queensland town of Charleville, as a temporary levee threatens to spill over. More » Adams plays down Labor leadership speculation Attention turns downstream as NSW floodwaters peak Plumbing the depths Man to face tribal punishment over desert death At least 200 killed in latest Syrian bloodshed Opposition releases Nauru detention costings Solariums banned across NSW US dismisses last charges over Afghan killings Anxious wait as hope fades for PNG ferry missing More Analysis » Pie crust politics: promises made, promises broken Political promises are having a bad season. If they were a currency, they'd be trading at several hundred to the Aussie dollar right now, and flagging fast. If they were a dog, you'd run them out of town. So both Australia's major political leaders made a tacit agreement this week - to stop making them. More » The painful choice: Gingrich and Romney on the campaign trail Genocide denial: silencing debate does more harm than good When Blacks Attack 2: Truth Happens The 'Wars of Religion' and other fairy tales Quiz yourself: economic and market facts Setting the record straight: Climate change experts respond Falklands dispute: Colonial criticisms from the main offender Recognising the First Peoples: small step, long journey Self-sacrifice in the desperate fight for Tibet Just In More Just In » US dismisses last charges over Afghan killings The US army has dismissed all charges against the last of five soldiers to face court martial in the slaying of unarmed Afghan civilians, according to an army statement. More » Family, friends farewell Diana Bliss Plumbing the depths US confirms Manning to face court martial Flood inquiry hits back at newspaper report Opposition releases Nauru detention costings Inmates plaster pig on over 30 police cars Adams plays down Labor leadership speculation WA announces billion-dollar native title offer Critically endangered parrot on brink of extinction World More World » Anxious wait as hope fades for PNG ferry missing By PNG correspondent Liam Fox There are conflicting scenes of relief and anxiety in Papua New Guinea after a ferry carrying over 350 people went down in rough seas on Thursday. More » At least 200 killed in latest Syrian bloodshed Surprise jobs growth in US New clashes as anger in Egypt boils over UN court extends sentence for Khmer Rouge jailer Business More Business » Surprise jobs growth in US By North America correspondent Jane Cowan New figures from the United States show there has been an unexpected drop in unemployment. More » Westpac boss can't rule out further job cuts Holden reveals jump in car sales Inflexible workplaces 'see more sickies' Coles rejects call for supermarket ombudsman Turbulent times continue for major airlines Rinehart loses suppression order bid Legal win for ABC Learning creditors Politics More Politics » US confirms Manning to face court martial The US army has confirmed private Bradley Manning will face a court martial for allegedly leaking military and diplomatic secrets. More » Opposition releases Nauru detention costings Adams plays down Labor leadership speculation Increasing speculation over PM's future Kabila named DR Congo election winner Sport More Sport » Stars prepare to do battle The third annual Indigenous All Stars game promises a match up between two star-studded backlines looking to get their hands on the new Arthur Beeston Trophy at Skilled Park tonight. More » Armstrong federal investigation dropped Teams seek much-needed derby delight India rebounds with T20 win Who next for England? Carney shines in Sharks' trial win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Elephants could prevent bushfires: expert By Science Online's Anna Salleh, and staff Australia could introduce large herbivores such as elephants as part of a radical biological solution to the problem of bushfires and invasive species, says one expert. More » Facebook update to unearth old posts Gingrich promises to shoot for the Moon Biggest solar storm since 2005 pummels Earth Ailing Hawking misses another birthday party Environment More Environment » Critically endangered parrot on brink of extinction The critically endangered orange-bellied parrot appears to be moving closer to extinction. 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