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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 07 May, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Francois Hollande wins French presidency By Lisa Millar in Paris, wires The Socialist Party's Francois Hollande has declared victory in France's presidential election run-off after winning a majority of votes and defeating Nicholas Sarkozy. More » Forecaster says $6b needed for budget surplus Greek pro-austerity parties suffer major blow Labor announces federal budget sweeteners Fair Work set to reveal HSU findings Fresh plea from Australian hostage in Philippines Labor accused of Slipper staffer smear campaign Hundreds arrested in anti-Putin protest Karaoke lounge fire kills nine US hikers marry after Iran spy ordeal More Analysis » People smuggler or the Schindler of Asia? Some people smugglers, like politicians, are bad and some are good. They exist because of need. Ali Al Jenabi was a people smuggler. Resourceful and compassionate, he took his responsibilities to others seriously, particularly toward his family. These responsibilities have cost him dearly and the Australian Government has treated him poorly. More » Government must step up to attract top teachers Is Putin the saviour of Syria? Healthy body image in vogue Hope after loss: returning to Afghanistan 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 Just In More Just In » Insurer won't offer new policies for two Qld towns Queensland's biggest insurer Suncorp will no longer offer new policies in two regional towns until flood mitigation works are carried out. Roma and Emerald have been devastated by major flooding in recent years. The insurer says it has paid out $150 million in claims from residents and no new policies will be offered until levees are built. More » Hundreds arrested in anti-Putin protest US hikers marry after Iran spy ordeal Greek pro-austerity parties suffer major blow Fresh plea from Australian hostage in Philippines Forecaster says $6b needed for budget surplus Francois Hollande wins French presidency Fair Work set to reveal HSU findings Labor accused of Slipper staffer smear campaign Karaoke lounge fire kills nine World More World » Francois Hollande wins French presidency By Lisa Millar in Paris, wires The Socialist Party's Francois Hollande has declared victory in France's presidential election run-off after winning a majority of votes and defeating Nicholas Sarkozy. More » Greek pro-austerity parties suffer major blow US hikers marry after Iran spy ordeal Fresh plea from Australian hostage in Philippines Hundreds arrested in anti-Putin protest Business More Business » Labor announces federal budget sweeteners The Government has been busy spruiking payments to parents and a big spending boost for dental health as it prepares to hand down Tuesday's federal budget. More » ANZ chief questions need for budget surplus Greeks take austerity fury out at polls Weak US jobs data disappoints markets RBA cuts growth outlook as economy softens Politics More Politics » Hundreds arrested in anti-Putin protest By Moscow correspondent Norman Hermant, wires Just hours before Vladimir Putin is due to be inaugurated for his third term as Russia's president opposition protesters and riot police have clashed near the Kremlin. More » Forecaster says $6b needed for budget surplus Fair Work set to reveal HSU findings Labor accused of Slipper staffer smear campaign Labor announces federal budget sweeteners Sport More Sport » Blues full-back race hotting up Incumbent New South Wales full-back Anthony Minichiello is hopeful his good form will keep him in the Blues side for the State of Origin series opener. More » City one step closer to EPL title Stoner goes top with Estoril win Stingers show golden credentials Kookaburras get pre-Olympics jolt Cavendish wins first Giro road stage Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dead dolphins, pelicans wash ashore in Peru Peru's government has urged residents and tourists to stay away from long stretches of beach, as it investigates the unexplained deaths of hundreds of dolphins and pelicans. More » Electric implant brings hope to blind Climate blamed for Antarctic current changes Mission hopes to find fish on Jupiter's moons Harry Potter inspires blood type breakthrough Environment More Environment » Dead dolphins, pelicans wash ashore in Peru Peru's government has urged residents and tourists to stay away from long stretches of beach, as it investigates the unexplained deaths of hundreds of dolphins and pelicans. More » Carbon compo 'not enough' for poorest households Silent pest devastates rural properties Climate blamed for Antarctic current changes Claims dingoes 'wiped out' Tasmanian tigers 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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