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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 22 May, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Thomson will never get brothel tapes, expert says By Michael Vincent and staff A sex industry consulting firm says CCTV footage which Craig Thomson claims could clear him of allegations he visited brothels probably does not exist. More » NATO summit agrees on 2013 Afghan handover Melbourne siege enters second day Al Qaeda claims deadly Yemen attack Paul Watson freed from German jail Move to allow refugees to appeal ASIO findings 105yo woman rescued from burning home Three climbers die on Mount Everest World's smallest heart implanted in baby Turncoat Georgian general shot dead in Moscow More Analysis » Timor-Leste: a decade of bravery and resilience In May 2002, the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste was born â€" a new start and a new national identity reflecting its European history, its Asian neighbourhood, and its Pacific outlook.  For a country afflicted by civil conflict as recently as 2006, the ballots in March and April demonstrated a growing democratic maturity. Ultimately it is the drive, bravery and resilience of the million-strong Timorese that have brought them to this point. More » Unions are dying because they're irrelevant Extreme intolerance of gay activists Striking prisoners are no Ghandi-esque resisters Australia's tale of two political economies Political media, cure thyself â€" it can't be that hard Seeing red: why Pilger is wrong on gay marriage Carbon tax's absurd incentive to pollute The Finkelstein inquiry: you wouldn't read about it Mr Hockey, we cannot afford not to have a NDIS Just In More Just In » Thomson will never get brothel tapes, expert says By Michael Vincent and staff A sex industry consulting firm says CCTV footage which Craig Thomson claims could clear him of allegations he visited brothels probably does not exist. More » Woman charged over Sydney ear bite assault Tonnes of marijuana found floating off California NATO summit agrees on 2013 Afghan handover Thousands seek shelter after Italy quake Mali president attacked in palace occupation Turncoat Georgian general shot dead in Moscow World's smallest heart implanted in baby Former Sri Lankan army chief released from jail Al Qaeda claims deadly Yemen attack World More World » Al Qaeda claims deadly Yemen attack By Middle East correspondent Anne Barker, wires Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Yemen's capital that killed nearly 100 soldiers and wounded hundreds more. More » Thousands seek shelter after Italy quake Paul Watson freed from German jail NATO summit agrees on 2013 Afghan handover Mali president attacked in palace occupation Business More Business » Not enough done to stop Qantas job cuts: unions By Samantha Donovan Unions representing Qantas workers say the Victorian and federal governments did not do enough to stop yesterday's job cuts at the airline's Victorian maintenance bases. More » Tax win helps James Hardie return to profit Markets on edge amid eurozone break-up fears World leaders back Greece in bid to end crisis Shares claw back as investors seek bargains BMA unmoved by threat of new strikes Live exports boost Elders profit Police escort large convoy past protest camp Politics More Politics » Thomson will never get brothel tapes, expert says By Michael Vincent and staff A sex industry consulting firm says CCTV footage which Craig Thomson claims could clear him of allegations he visited brothels probably does not exist. More » Former Sri Lankan army chief released from jail Oakeshott pushes for debate on Thomson findings Not enough done to stop Qantas job cuts: unions Union official threatened to set me up: Thomson Sport More Sport » Barba's Bulldogs savage Sharks Ben Barba sent a timely reminder to Queensland selectors with two tries in Canterbury's 26-6 win over Cronulla at the Olympic Stadium. More » Aussie quick Pattinson almost fully fit Nadal captures sixth Rome title O'Connor ruled out of June Tests Meninga fearing Blues Origin revival Cook, Bell steer England to win over Windies Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Annular eclipse creates ring of fire Thousands of people have turned their eyes and their cameras to the sky to witness the annular solar eclipse, where the Moon is far enough from Earth that when it crosses between the Sun and Earth, it leaves the edge of the Sun visible. More » Rocket launch aborted at last second CSIRO cleared of link with forestry lobby group Last 50 years were Australia's hottest: study Woman uses thoughts to move robotic arm Environment More Environment » City dwellers fare better than country cousins A report has found people who live in the city fare better in terms of health, education, employment and wealth than their rural counterparts. More » Last 50 years were Australia's hottest: study Poison trials raise hopes in feral pests fight Australia seventh-worst polluter on Earth: report Australian to embark on tsunami debris mission 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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