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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 05 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hundreds evacuated as Wagga Wagga braces for flooding Thousands of people across NSW have spent the night in emergency accommodation as the Riverina city of Wagga Wagga prepares for major flooding later today. More » Putin claims victory in Russian election New federal ministry set to be sworn in Hundreds dead in Congo blasts Libyan militants filmed desecrating war graves Aussies scrape home against Sri Lanka Severe weather warning issued for SE Queensland Morricone and V8s an embarrassing mix Police call for witnesses after child assault Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie dies More Analysis » Carr's contradictions and the new diplomacy "It's very unhealthy for you to go back and look at what I said previously. I've been around a long time, said a lot of things and you'll only get confused with contradictions." That was classic Bob Carr on Saturday, designed to wave away any problems created in his new official role by the many contentious pronouncements he had made over the years in his blog, "Thoughtlines". The questions are whether it will wash in the federal sphere and what it reveals about the type of Foreign Minister Carr will make. More » The Government's pokies reform bill is a farce Foreign Minister Carr's world view Stupidity on the idiot box... why are we surprised? The Prime Minister, it seems, is not for turning 'Stuff it!' PM puts the pedal to the metal Kevin Rudd and the Glory of the Martyrs Saibai's sinking feeling Lost tribes on the political plain Tough times for the A-League billionaires Just In More Just In » UN delegation to probe Barrier Reef damage fears By Conor Duffy and Lauren Day UNESCO arrive in Queensland this week to investigate concerns of damage to the Great Barrier Reef caused by mining export developments. The mission was prompted by concerns dredging in Gladstone off central Queensland was damaging the reef's world heritage status. More » Tibetan burns herself to death in China protest Star Wars artist Ralph McQuarrie dies Morricone and V8s an embarrassing mix Libyan militants filmed desecrating war graves Chavez confirms his cancer has returned Al Qaeda clashes, blasts kill 35 soldiers in Yemen Young inspires United to win Top Republican endorses Romney for president Putin claims victory in Russian election World More World » Putin claims victory in Russian election By Moscow correspondent Norman Hermant, wires Russian leader Vladimir Putin declares victory in the country's presidential election at a mass rally outside the Kremlin walls. More » Hundreds dead in Congo blasts Top Republican endorses Romney for president Libyan militants filmed desecrating war graves Thousands flee Syria violence into Lebanon At least 16 dead in head-on train smash Business More Business » BP reaches settlement over Gulf of Mexico spill BP reaches a $7.2 billion deal to settle claims by people affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ahead of the start of a blockbuster US trial. More » EU leaders sign budget treaty WA, NT rank high for mining investment Union backlash over call for media watchdog Politics More Politics » Morricone and V8s an embarrassing mix Organisers of the Adelaide Festival and the V8 Supercars events have apologised after night racing disrupted the festival's opening concert at Elder Park. More » New federal ministry set to be sworn in Thousands flee Syria violence into Lebanon 'Living Treasure' Palmer takes swipe at Swan Newman looks to reset with campaign launch Sport More Sport » Young inspires United to win Ashley Young struck twice as Manchester United swept to a 3-1 victory over Tottenham to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City to two points. More » Hunt re-signs with Suns Chelsea parts company with Villas-Boas Aussies scrape home against plucky Sri Lanka Rebels to appeal Byrnes' 10-week ban Tigers golden after Marshall magic Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Earth lights the way in search for life By Stuart Gary for ABC Science Online Scientists have developed a new method to study reflected light from the Earth that can correctly measure the amount of cloud cover, ocean and vegetation on our planet. More » Liberal advisor takes Hawking image off clip Blood-sucking mega-fleas once stalked Earth Reef project takes Google Street View underwater Rudd's parting praise for little-known seed group Environment More Environment » BP reaches settlement over Gulf of Mexico spill BP reaches a $7.2 billion deal to settle claims by people affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill ahead of the start of a blockbuster US trial. More » Relocation fears as ocean swallows Torres Strait Bligh vows green belt 'from border to beach' Wilderness mining ban passes both SA houses Research offers glimmer of hope for coral 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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