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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 05 May, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Post-flood renovators at risk of lead poisoning By Ian Townsend for Background Briefing Scientists fear that a rush to renovate homes after the Queensland floods may have exposed hundreds of people to harmful amounts of lead. More » Beastie Boys rapper MCA dies aged 47 Indonesia names drowned Australian teen City council warns of carbon tax rate hike Qantas facing fine over 'bullying' judgment China says dissident can apply to study in US Hundreds hurt in Egypt protests Tories suffer heavy losses in UK local polls Pacific foreign aid in doubt as budget looms Electric implant brings hope to blind More Analysis » Hope after loss: returning to Afghanistan As a child, my parents would tell me stories of the luxurious life they lived in Kabul, the 'Paris of Central Asia'. But on a recent trip back to Afghanistan, the country of my birth, I was filled with an overwhelming sense of sadness for this now wretched and forsaken 'city'. We may never know the 'truth' about our military presence in Afghanistan, but one truth we can be sure of is that we are embroiled in a farce. More » What is wrong with our youth justice system? Living with HIV: better help is now available Timeline of a media controversy Thinking ahead: a budget for more than this year Would Rudd say yes? Of course he would There's no avoiding hell's Olympics temptation No easy answers for Labor's leadership dilemma If God is dead or dying, why criticise religion? Winners and losers of the mining boom Just In More Just In » Bowel cancer program to get budget boost The Federal Government is announcing extra funding for bowel cancer screening as part of next week's budget. More » Laws blamed for Australia's 'climate of secrecy' Tories suffer heavy losses in UK local polls Cameron wins special status in hacking probe Hundreds hurt in Egypt protests Weak US jobs data disappoints markets City council warns of carbon tax rate hike Beastie Boys rapper MCA dies aged 47 Post-flood renovators at risk of lead poisoning Qantas facing fine over 'bullying' judgment World More World » Hundreds hurt in Egypt protests At least two people have been killed and nearly 300 others wounded in fierce clashes between anti-military protesters and soldiers in Cairo. More » Weak US jobs data disappoints markets China says dissident can apply to study in US Declassified letters reveal 'isolated' bin Laden Kremlin threatens strikes against US missile defence Business More Business » Weak US jobs data disappoints markets By North America correspondent Craig McMurtrie, wires A slowdown in job growth in the US is raising fears that America's economic recovery is running out of steam. More » RBA cuts growth outlook as economy softens Westpac shows its hand on rates Motoring groups welcome fuel price-fixing probe Facebook lays out share pricing proposal Shares fizzle as economic fears weigh Brooks, Coulson to front Leveson inquiry Public service 'paying price' for surplus pledge Qantas to boost flights, cut costs BHP must 'come clean' on Norwich Park mine future Politics More Politics » Bowel cancer program to get budget boost The Federal Government is announcing extra funding for bowel cancer screening as part of next week's budget. More » Weak US jobs data disappoints markets City council warns of carbon tax rate hike Newman hands new powers to Brisbane Council Oakeshott wants carbon tax floor price scrapped Sport More Sport » Pies battle to see off Bulldogs Collingwood was pushed all the way by a brave Bulldogs side before running out 22-point victors for a third straight win. More » Aussies out in Munich Morris impresses as Dogs thrash Eels Bulls hold off gutsy Rebels Thurston scare as Cowboys thrash Dragons Hurricanes add to Blues' woes Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Electric implant brings hope to blind The first trial of an electronic eye implant to restore sight in the blind has exceeded doctors' expectations. More » Climate blamed for Antarctic current changes Mission hopes to find fish on Jupiter's moons Harry Potter inspires blood type breakthrough Wind farms linked to temperature increase Environment More Environment » Carbon compo 'not enough' for poorest households Families and pensioners will soon be getting the first round of compensation for the incoming carbon tax, but there are fears it will not be enough for Australia's poorest households. 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