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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 12 Apr, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » People return home as tsunami threat ends Helen Brown in Jakarta, South-East Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel, wires People have returned home following the cancellation of a tsunami warning, put in effect after two massive earthquakes struck off the Indonesian coast. More » Australia wins first Test North Korea may launch rocket today Syrian regime promises to honour ceasefire Arsonist jailed for London riots inferno Coal mine closure 'presents $1b export threat' Australian says he was tortured in Sri Lanka Girl dies after speeding off with carer's car US sues Apple, publishers over e-book pricing 'Dead' baby found alive in morgue More Analysis » We should demand politicians reconsider 'war on drugs' Imagine a group of experts in a field of social and health policy come together and propose that governments look to reforming existing policy to ensure it is informed by evidence and best practice. The reaction of politicians is to dismiss the advice, refuse to discuss it, and close the door on policy change. An alarming scenario in a democratic society, right? Yet this is exactly what happened last week after think tank Australia21 published a report on drugs policy in Australia. More » Disaster recovery: slow and steady beats quick and easy Why have an online sex offender register? What we write matters Change afoot for public broadcasters: don't stuff it up Misrepresenting the evidence in the great porn debate Shameful and ineffective immigration policies Instagram purchase reopens web's privacy dilemma Trade parasites feeding at the heart of the ASX Decline and fall of the Productivity Commission Just In More Just In » US sues Apple, publishers over e-book pricing By Washington correspondent Stephanie Kennedy, wires The United States government is suing technology giant Apple and five major book publishers for allegedly colluding to fix the prices of e-books. More » Pigeon riddle has scientists in a flap North Korea may launch rocket today Renaissance masters draw record gallery crowds Coal mine closure 'presents $1b export threat' Arsonist jailed for London riots inferno Syrian regime promises to honour ceasefire Aussie run chase down to the wire People return home as tsunami threat ends Girl dies after speeding off with carer's car World More World » North Korea may launch rocket today By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy, wires North Korea's planned rocket launch could happen as early as this morning, with the regime warning it will mercilessly punish any nation that interferes. More » People return home as tsunami threat ends Syrian regime promises to honour ceasefire Arsonist jailed for London riots inferno US sues Apple, publishers over e-book pricing Business More Business » Former RBA official slams 'shrill' unions A former Reserve Bank board member has slammed "shrill noises" from union leaders who have accused the central bank of mishandling interest rates and endangering jobs. More » Consumer gloom adds to rates pressure Manufacturers to get share of mining work Productivity debate fatuous: Crews Politics More Politics » Manufacturers to get share of mining work Industry Minister Greg Combet has reaffirmed the Federal Government will take action to ensure Australian manufacturers can bid for major projects, particularly in the resources sector. More » Qld politicians to lose corporate box privileges Final Qld election seat decided Murray campaigners hope for water compromise Former RBA official slams 'shrill' unions Sport More Sport » Hussey helps guide Aussies to improbable win A quick-fire 32 off 26 balls from veteran Mike Hussey helped guide Australia to a three-wicket win over the West Indies in fading light in the first Test in Barbados. More » Wigan stuns United to give City hope Lui stood down for rest of season Whitecross cleared by tribunal Te'o to miss two matches Jets' owners cry foul over acquisition fee Science and Technology More Science and Technology » North Korea may launch rocket today By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy, wires North Korea's planned rocket launch could happen as early as this morning, with the regime warning it will mercilessly punish any nation that interferes. More » Swine flu drug may be 'no better than aspirin' Scientists tinker with mango season Anonymous launches hacking attack on China Future looks good for bionic eye prototype Environment More Environment » Murray campaigners hope for water compromise Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke has told a public meeting in Adelaide he will not allow a bad plan to be adopted for the future of the Murray. More » Rising power prices prompt calls for overhaul Coastguard sinks tsunami ghost ship Report puts value on Murray-Darling draft Weatherill says review rejects Murray water plan 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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