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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 23 Mar, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » French shooter dead after marathon siege By Europe correspondent Lisa Millar and wires The gunman accused of killing seven people in a series of attacks in southern France is dead after police stormed his apartment, ending a 32-hour siege. More » Police crack major child exploitation ring Forrest slams Swan over mining tax 'war' Sunshine Coast mops up after torrential rain Malaysian solution back on the agenda: Carr Brazilian Taser victim mistaken for thief: witness Two children killed in Victorian housefire Push for federal oversight of airline groundings Reef search continues for missing French tourist Russian prisoner takes to skies in brazen escape More Analysis » US not furthering their interests in Africa? Don't be naive Kony 2012 claimed that the United States would never get involved in a conflict where their national security or financial interests weren't at stake. The US's track record in Africa makes this assertion naive at best. Decades of political and military power plays at all levels within Africa, as well as international power plays, have brought little joy to the ordinary people of Africa. More » Superannuation in the news for all the wrong reasons Get to know your lobby groups The female tunic Human rights bills fail in the hands of law CIA conspiracy: don't Palmer it off as crazy The retraction: if This American Life can... Romney steps ahead in Republicans' divided race Prepare now, saves lives and money later Anglican church: tradition v progression Just In More Just In » Russian prisoner takes to skies in brazen escape A convicted Russian killer broke out of a high-security prison with the help of a hijacked helicopter on Thursday, only to be caught hours later and 100 kilometres away headed toward Moscow in a taxi. More » Prostitute set alight on Sydney street Forrest slams Swan over mining tax 'war' Push for federal oversight of airline groundings Police crack major child exploitation ring Two children dead in house fire Sunshine Coast mops up after torrential rain Reef search continues for missing French tourist Malaysian solution back on the agenda: Carr James Cameron to tackle Mariana Trench World More World » French shooter dead after marathon siege By Europe correspondent Lisa Millar and wires The gunman accused of killing seven people in a series of attacks in southern France is dead after police stormed his apartment, ending a 32-hour siege. More » Bali bomber testifies against Patek 'Million-hoodie' march against teen's shooting Sri Lanka urged to probe alleged war crimes Soldiers declare coup in Mali Dotcom gets $47k monthly allowance Business More Business » Push for federal oversight of airline groundings A Senate inquiry has recommended federal authorities have the final say on whether airlines like Qantas can ground their fleet. The Senate Committee report has described the move by Qantas to ground its aircraft and lock out staff in a workplace dispute last year as disastrous for Australia. The report says Qantas's decision affected 35,000 employees and their families and 98,000 travellers. More » 'Hundreds of firms' to benefit in Holden deal Financial advice bills pass Lower House Banks lifted rates to bolster profits: RBA Dollar slumps on China manufacturing fears 'Climate of fear' thwarting supermarket inquiry Banks boost shares as China weighs on dollar ACCC set to approve Virgin-Skywest alliance Politics More Politics » Forrest slams Swan over mining tax 'war' Fortescue Metals Group (FMG) chairman Andrew Forrest has hit back at Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan's description of him as "greedy and irresponsible". More » Push for federal oversight of airline groundings Abbott sorry for 'target on forehead' comment Work still to do on closing the gap Poll puts Newman in driver's seat Sport More Sport » Akermanis apologises for Stynes comment Outspoken former AFL player Jason Akermanis has apologised after being savaged for 'insensitive and stupid' comments about Jim Stynes. More » Swimmers to follow 'Missile' into Games battle Aussies bring in Forrest, Hilfenhaus Folau among 17 Giants AFL debutants Rebels have Byrnes ban overturned Inglis wants permanent full-back role Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Zoo investigates mystery rhino deaths Veterinarians and staff at the Taronga Western Plains Zoo in Dubbo are investigating the sudden deaths of four white rhinoceroses. More » Obama slams Iran's 'electronic curtain' of censorship New entrepreneurs playing games to make living Sex-starved flies hit the bottle Scientists fear climate confusion after wet summer Environment More Environment » Australian PlantBank to safeguard diversity The largest seed bank in the southern hemisphere is being constructed in Sydney's south-west to help prevent a loss to the planet's diversity of flora. 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