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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 24 May, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Thomson hits back at 'journalism at its worst' MP Craig Thomson has lashed out at the media amid reports a commercial TV network has paid $60,000 to a prostitute who says he was once one of her clients. More » Sisters suspected of running child prostitution ring PNG's deputy PM attempts to arrest judge Push on to protect Australia's rare rock art Prosecution calls for 29-year jail term for Mokbel Facebook sued by disgruntled shareholders Customs admits illegal gun import X-ray blunder Government may legalise live online gambling Policy driving Indigenous from lands: Amnesty EU backs Greece while steeling for 'Grexit' More Analysis » A glimpse inside the dance of diplomacy As Julia Gillard starts talking, it's hard not to be distracted by the booming voices coming from the other curtained enclosures. One cuts through though. The familiar cadence, the long pauses, the tiers of cameras, and the standing-room-only crowd signal the presence of Barack Obama. 'Baz' is like the cool kid in the classroom, and face time with him is a prize. More » Fear in the face of change The holy grail and poisoned chalice of politics State of Origin: Melbourne deserves an apology Trailblazing sacrifices: the politics of discrimination suits Refugees caught in a dystopian nightmare Moral authority in our parliament? Not seeing it West Africa crisis: don't wait till it's too late Our history in Timor is proud - don't stop now Intervention opposition: it's time for realistic discussions Just In More Just In » PNG's deputy PM attempts to arrest judge By PNG correspondent Liam Fox Soldiers and police have barged into Papua New Guinea's supreme court and attempted to arrest the chief justice, who is believed to be hiding out in his office. More » Conroy defends Finkelstein inquiry appointment Push on to protect Australia's rare rock art Size does matter, Sensis admits Sica witness questioned on alleged confession Rhiannon sorry for attack on own party NSW rego stickers to be taken off the road Prosecutors appeal mum's manslaughter conviction NSW Government MPs support gay marriage motion Suu Kyi prepares for historic overseas trip World More World » Egyptians vote in first presidential poll By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker, wires Tens of millions of Egyptians are voting in the country's first free and democratic presidential election, more than a year after the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak. More » Doctor jailed for helping CIA find bin Laden Greek exit comment spooks EU markets Piers Morgan showed me how to hack: BBC presenter Azerbaijan protests take shine off Eurovision Business More Business » EU backs Greece while steeling for 'Grexit' EU leaders reiterate their support for Greece remaining in the eurozone as France's new president steps up his push for eurobonds after a closely-watched round of talks. More » Facebook sued by disgruntled shareholders Bowen Basin miners down tools Hewlett-Packard to slash 27,000 jobs ACCC approves Loy Yang takeover bid Carbon tax fight reignites after smelter closure Greens fume over Future Fund's tobacco shares Politics More Politics » Rhiannon sorry for attack on own party The Federal Greens are standing by Senator Lee Rhiannon who has admitted to secretly writing part of an article which attacked her own party. More » Suu Kyi prepares for historic overseas trip Thomson hits back at 'journalism at its worst' Coalition flags public hearings for Thomson probe Government may legalise live online gambling Sport More Sport » Harrigan green lights Inglis try Rugby league referees boss Bill Harrigan says the correct decision was made on Greg Inglis' controversial late try in Origin I. More » Disgruntled Stuart concedes Inglis try was correct Line-ball call hands Maroons victory Reds undaunted by Brumbies challenge Inu leaves Warriors for Bulldogs Sheedy bears no ill will towards Bombers Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Piers Morgan showed me how to hack: BBC presenter High-profile BBC journalist and television presenter Jeremy Paxman has told the British inquiry into media ethics that CNN host Piers Morgan explained to him how to hack mobile phones. More » 900 dolphins 'died of natural causes' TV remote control inventor dies at 96 Annular eclipse creates ring of fire Rocket launch aborted at last second Environment More Environment » Basin Authority prepares revised draft plan The Murray Darling Basin Authority is finalising a revised draft plan after receiving more than 12,000 submissions since November. The Authority's board will meet today before releasing the altered version of the plan next week. More » Plan to unlock sealed Kangaroo Island bay 900 dolphins 'died of natural causes' City dwellers fare better than country cousins Last 50 years were Australia's hottest: study 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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