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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 10 May, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM unswayed by Obama's gay marriage stance Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she is still opposed to same-sex marriage, despite Barack Obama becoming the first United States president to declare his backing. In what supporters have hailed as an historic moment in civil rights history, Mr Obama reversed his position on the controversial social issue just six months before the November election. However, Ms Gillard says her views have not changed and she remains opposed to gay marriage in Australia. More » Oakeshott calls for censure against Thomson Unemployment drops as job seekers give up Court overturns sale of $1,000 house AFP thrown out of Vanuatu Pyne slams door on Costello comeback claims Optus to fight TV copyright ruling Wreckage of missing plane found in Indonesia Roxon rejects Morant pardon plea Man runs down sister over urinating cat More Analysis » Demand your liberties before they are taken Last week was a busy one for Nicola Roxon and a dangerous one for the citizens of this nation. The Attorney-General wants to give law enforcement agencies the power to bug phones and intercept emails for up to six months, and has also announced a series of agreements with the US on data sharing. These two announcements ought to alarm Australians because both potentially involve major incursions into, and erosion of, liberties. More » Shameful second intervention slips under the radar Situation dire as Al Qaeda rises in Yemen Breaking the silence on China's disregard of refugees On thin ice: Labor's optimistic budget surplus Obama supports gay marriage - why can't our leaders? The passion of the Wayne Public discussion enters the age of the uninformed US between the Arab Spring and the European Fall Getting the ALP working again Just In More Just In » Cash bonus offers aim to lure teachers north By Myles Morgan The Federal Government hopes new Budget funding will entice teachers to work in remote schools across the Northern Territory. More » Schoolkids Bonus passes the Senate Oakeshott calls for censure against Thomson Woolworths chief hits back at union safety claims Fact file: Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Trucking firms face 1,000 charges over tampering PM unswayed by Obama's gay marriage stance Optus to fight TV copyright ruling Man arrested over 1994 cold case murder Police chase driver 'already suspended until 2032' World More World » Obama backs same-sex marriage By Stephanie Kennedy, wires Barack Obama has become the first US president to say publicly he is in favour of same-sex marriage. More » Wreckage of missing plane found in Indonesia Balloon crash pilot had cannabis in system Massacre survivor recalls Breivik's 'cries of joy' Greece remains without government as parties give up Business More Business » Unemployment drops as job seekers give up Australia's unemployment rate drops to a 12-month low of 4.9 per cent in a surprise result as people give up looking for work. More » Optus to fight TV copyright ruling News chief backs 'forward thinker' Murdoch Qantas pilots lose Fair Work challenge Abbott to pin budget reply to growth strategy Supermarket pressure blamed for road deaths Japan to nationalise nuclear plant operator NAB profit slides as UK operations weigh Greek drama spooks world markets Politics More Politics » Schoolkids Bonus passes the Senate One of the Federal Government's key budget measures has passed the Senate, meaning new support payments to parents of school children will begin next month. More » AFP thrown out of Vanuatu Israel's new coalition government approved Gay death anniversary bolsters rights fight We're not South Africa or Victoria, says SA Premier Sport More Sport » Smith and Johnson named in one-day squad All-rounder Steve Smith and fast bowler Mitchell Johnson have been recalled to Australia's one-day squad for the tour of the British Isles in June and July. More » AFL clamps down on sliding Jennings dumped for bad form: Cleary Racing loses two champions within a week Mitchell a chance for Tahs return Falcao fires Atletico Madrid to Europa title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Ceratosaur find sheds light on prehistoric period Scientists say the discovery of a new dinosaur species in South Gippsland sheds new light on the prehistoric period. More » Study finds psychopaths have brain abnormalities Dinosaur flatulence may have warmed Earth Supermoon pictures around the world Dead dolphins, pelicans wash ashore in Peru Environment More Environment » 900 dolphins, 5,000 birds dead in Peru Nearly 900 dolphins and at least 5,000 birds, mostly pelicans, have died off Peru's northern coast, the government has confirmed. More » Aquifer storage hopes for Murray water supplies Desert rain brings boom to Birdsville Dinosaur flatulence may have warmed Earth Ecologist warns of Australian 'extinction crisis' 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