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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 28 Jun, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Asylum bill passes after marathon debate By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen, staff Rob Oakeshott's bill to allow offshore processing of asylum seekers looks likely to be blocked when it goes to the Senate later today. More » Asylum seeker crisis - live coverage Liberal powerbroker offered to lobby for ABC Stosur crashes out of Wimbledon Hunt for 'Ned' Kelly decapitator continues Spain goes through to Euro 2012 final Tanker crash closes Hume Highway Fairfax fails to strike board deal with Rinehart 'Epic firestorm' spreads across Colorado Queen shakes hands with former IRA commander More Analysis » The threat to freedom of speech is in your own backyard It has become clear to me many in the Western media are reluctant to hear voices that don't conform to their idea of what a foreigner should sound like or think. It is the only explanation for the near-complete exclusion of indigenous voices from conflict zones in our mainstream press. Supporting freedom of speech in its entirety means hearing the positions of those with whom you may vehemently oppose. Truly free speech should make us uncomfortable, confronted and offended. More » What a wicked problem for a writer Grand slam statistics: tennis is a numbers game Telstra data tracking reminds us: You're not alone online Digital mailbox wars: the battle for the bills Is there a place for trade unions? Honouring the victims of the 1972 Munich attacks Who's afraid of human rights? Fairfax boss defends board's right to hire and fire editors Arab Spring model not a Syrian reality Just In More Just In » Liberal powerbroker offered to lobby for ABC Clive Palmer says he's appalled by revelations that former Liberal senator Santo Santorum offered to lobby for the ABC if the Coalition wins power. More » Spain through to final on penalties Asylum seeker crisis - live coverage Egypt may sue over 'fake' Mursi interview Tanker crash closes Hume Highway Hunt for 'Ned' Kelly decapitator continues Gabon burns five tonnes of ivory 'Epic firestorm' spreads across Colorado Asylum rescue called off as another boat arrives German court bans circumcision of young boys World More World » Queen shakes hands with former IRA commander By Europe correspondent Rachael Brown, wires Queen Elizabeth and former IRA commander Martin McGuinness have shaken hands in a symbolic gesture during the monarch's visit to Northern Ireland. More » 'Epic firestorm' spreads across Colorado Egypt may sue over 'fake' Mursi interview Syrian regime violates rights 'on alarming scale' Lawyer held in Libya contacts family Business More Business » Fairfax fails to strike board deal with Rinehart By Sue Lannin Fairfax Media has told billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart that it is unable to extend an invitation for her to join its board. More » Murdoch considering splitting News Corp Telstra accused of tracking Next G use Fairfax puts digital first in newsroom overhaul Politics More Politics » Liberal powerbroker offered to lobby for ABC Clive Palmer says he's appalled by revelations that former Liberal senator Santo Santorum offered to lobby for the ABC if the Coalition wins power. More » Asylum seeker crisis - live coverage Advocates fight Newman's surrogacy changes MP fails to halt trial on tax charges Labor ramps up pressure over Slipper affair Sport More Sport » Spain through to final on penalties Spain reached its third successive major tournament final after beating Portugal 4-2 on penalties following a goalless 120 minutes in the Euro 2012 semi-final. More » Stosur crashes out of Wimbledon Inglis looking for more involvement London moves into final month of preparations Mortlock in doubt for Aussie farewell Scathing Sanderson unleashes on Crows Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Apple fined $2m over misleading iPad 4G claim Apple has been fined more than $2 million for misleading consumers by claiming that its latest iPad was compatible with the next generation 4G broadband network. More » Giant marsupials' graveyard unearthed Shark shields failed some tests: researchers Amazon tribe shares culture with armchair explorers China's first female astronaut blasts off Environment More Environment » TEPCO directors quit with 'golden parachute' By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy Directors and auditors at the Japanese operator of the Fukushima nuclear plant have used the company's annual general meeting to resign. More » Fears cuttlefish numbers dangerously low Palmer seeks permission to pollute reef: Burke NSW announces end to CSG 'royalty holiday' Gillard defends Rio+20 outcomes 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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