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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 23 Oct, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Obama v Romney: Third presidential debate Here are some of the key exchanges from the third and final debate between US president Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. More » Defence names soldier killed in Afghanistan Abbott attacks Labor over baby bonus cuts Tour Down Under director 'duped' by Armstrong Police arrest man after siege at Perth home Tasers 'misused once in every seven cases' Live blog: Redmond clings to SA Libs leadership Residents put on alert as bushfire threat looms Tinkler close to Mirvac settlement Injured zoo keeper making progress More Analysis » The real context: sexism is getting worse By Lewis and Woods The response to Julia Gillard's speech on sexism shows it tapped a raw nerve, not just in many women but also in blokes who feel the bullies have got away with it for too long. For all the progress of the past 20 years, women are still judged by their looks, weight, age, clothes, sexual behaviour, and relationships with men. This is the real context for the Prime Minister's speech. And that is why women (and men) around Australia cheered while the press gallery shrugged. More » The puritanical public health movement Mr Swan, show us the money Romney's surge: how one debate changed it all Obama's foreign policy advantage A sporting chance for the collective good We're awash with benefits, yet so many still go without Taking the greens out of the left-wing Beirut is on edge, but will forces for calm prevail? Leadership and the power of passionate persuasion Just In More Just In » Antarctic supply ship icebound Australia's Antarctic supply ship Aurora Australis is stuck in ice near Casey Station. More » Moves to further protect Antarctica Obama v Romney: Third presidential debate Police arrest man after siege at Perth home Tinkler close to Mirvac settlement Obama, Romney clash on foreign policy in final debate Residents put on alert as bushfire threat looms Mum treated kids with methadone before, court told Tour Down Under director 'duped' by Armstrong Drunk taxi thief jailed World More World » Obama, Romney clash on foreign policy in final debate By Washington correspondent Kim Landers, wires Barack Obama accused his presidential challenger Mitt Romney of being "all over the map" on foreign policy, in a forceful final debate before the election. More » Scientists convicted for failing to predict quake BBC editor steps aside over Savile scandal Oldest Auschwitz survivor dies aged 108 Fidel Castro dispels ill-health reports Japanese minister resigns over yakuza ties Business More Business » AGL threatens investment halt due to price regulation Energy provider AGL says it is reviewing its investment and marketing plans in three states due to the effect of regulatory decisions. More » Tinkler close to Mirvac settlement Pac Brands directors avoid second strike Ten continues talks over lower EyeCorp bid Miners lift share market higher Australia losing race for Asian business Politics More Politics » Obama, Romney clash on foreign policy in final debate By Washington correspondent Kim Landers, wires Barack Obama accused his presidential challenger Mitt Romney of being "all over the map" on foreign policy, in a forceful final debate before the election. More » Sri Lankans transferred to detention on Nauru Abbott attacks Labor over baby bonus cuts Government faces fight to pass budget measures Redmond clings to SA Liberal leadership Sport More Sport » Armstrong stripped of Tour titles, banned for life Lance Armstrong has been officially stripped of seven Tour de France titles and banned from cycling for life. More » Tour Down Under director 'duped' by Armstrong Aussies hold home advantage Pierro gets gun draw for Cox Plate Lions skipper Brown hit by car Comeback Giants book place in World Series Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Organised cyber baddies following the money trail By business editor Peter Ryan A surge in the number of apps and portable devices used on computer networks could be creating new opportunities for hackers. More » Nobel winner slams research grants freeze New planet discovered in Earth's backyard Government defends freeze on research grants Astronomers discover planet with four suns Environment More Environment » Campaign targets environmental powers By environment reporter Sarah Clarke The Federal Greens are launching a campaign they say could have similar success to the campaign waged against the super trawler, the Abel Tasman. More » Push for cull of Coorong seals Whale poo may hold key to krill mystery 'Hills and valleys' found under Antarctic ice Flow modelling released for Murray plan 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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