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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 07 Jun, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » AFP says Captain Emad has fled the country By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen AFP Commissioner Tony Negus has revealed an alleged people smuggler, known as Captain Emad, fled Australia a day after being the focus of an ABC TV Four Corners story. More » AFP agent 'offered promotion' to close AWB probe Child care changes will take time: Gillard Woman critical after eating death cap mushrooms Thomson tabloid TV war sparks privacy concerns Reef mine stoush meeting productive, says Burke Unemployment rate rises despite jobs boost Judge pens letter to kids separated from father Drunk mother 'terrified' to leave kids with father Millions of LinkedIn passwords leaked online More Analysis » The end of the beginning in the Middle East For more than four decades Syria's al-Assad regime has been one of the most brutal in the Middle East. Its departure will be a cause for celebration. But before this day occurs, much work needs to be done. The United States and the international community must work to avoid further atrocities and to ensure that what ultimately replaces the al-Assad regime leaves us all better off. More » Top-down approach needed in Greek crisis 'Green tape' threatens vision of food superpower Teacher pay: broken promises and falling standards Drug prohibition makes a mockery of criminal law Fears swallowed by the steady unfolding of reality Eurozone crisis is now about Germany Romney's own 'game changer' RBA's actions are too little, too late After the Jubilee: Why monarchy matters Just In More Just In » Reef mine stoush meeting productive, says Burke Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke says a meeting with Queensland officials about a multi-billion-dollar coal mine proposal has been productive. More » Shell brings forward refinery closure Construction caught in 2-year downturn Woman critical after eating poisonous mushrooms AFP says Captain Emad has fled the country Naden told to plea on sex assault charges France cuts pension age to 60 Japanese tsunami dock washes up in Oregon Iron bar killers jailed over attack Chinese dissident found dead World More World » Syria rebels told to fight back after new massacre Syria's opposition has urged rebels to step up their attacks on regime forces amid reports of a grisly new massacre in Hama province. More » Dozens of civilians die in bloody day in Afghanistan Japanese tsunami dock washes up in Oregon Bad news for Obama Space shuttle Enterprise floats to museum home Business More Business » Unemployment rate rises despite jobs boost Australia's unemployment rate rises to 5.1 per cent despite the creation of nearly 40,000 full-time jobs, as more people hunt for work. More » AFP agent 'offered promotion' to close AWB probe High costs 'threaten mining industry' Shell brings forward refinery closure Millions of LinkedIn passwords leaked online Construction caught in 2-year downturn Talk of stimulus boosts Australian stocks Hastie plumbers' jobs saved Global share markets rally on stimulus hopes Politics More Politics » Reef mine stoush meeting productive, says Burke Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke says a meeting with Queensland officials about a multi-billion-dollar coal mine proposal has been productive. More » Indigenous party wants national service Qld Health payroll debacle to cost $1.2b Gillard calls snap meeting on child care fee hikes FWA's Lawler 'defamed in court affidavits' Sport More Sport » Wallabies unfazed on who's favourites Robbie Deans says he does not care whether or not the Wallabies are favourites to win Saturday's opening Test against Wales at Lang Park. More » Lay off Australian tennis, says Stosur Record-equalling Diamond, Mark head shooting squad Gallen, Stewart miss Blues training Australia's focus on Oman: Osieck Solomon seeking elusive A qualifier Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Space shuttle Enterprise floats to museum home The space shuttle Enterprise cruises down the Hudson River on a barge on its way to a new home at a space museum in New York City. More » Solar plane completes maiden intercontinental trip Venus completes transit of the Sun Paralysed rats on 'incredible' road to recovery Dragon capsule splashes down in Pacific Environment More Environment » Reef mine stoush meeting productive, says Burke Federal Environment Minister Tony Burke says a meeting with Queensland officials about a multi-billion-dollar coal mine proposal has been productive. 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