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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 17 Oct, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Report reveals jump in HIV infection rate A new report shows Australian HIV infection rates increased by more than 8 per cent last year and 50 per cent over the past decade. More » Australia accused of contempt for UN over refugees Picasso, Matisse paintings stolen in museum heist Socceroos down Iraq to keep Cup hopes alive Man jailed for cutting off girlfriend's tongue Solo yachtsman rescued off Sydney Karadzic says he should be 'rewarded' Obama under pressure ahead of debate rematch Scammers thwarted in attempt to sell WA home Rhino poachers set record in South Africa More Analysis » The hollow campaign: empty hype and forgotten woes The presidential debates draw tens of millions of viewers and clearly matter, but probably not as much as we think. In all the hype over debate style points, fundamental problems with both campaigns are being largely skated over. A record amount of money is being spent on political attack ads this season, but so far, the approaching fiscal cliff has hardly rated a mention. More » Queensland's unemployment (and women) problem The money or the Gunns Sexism sells: spicy politics sparks public interest What's the crisis in the Cuban Missile Crisis? China's new leaders: what will the transition bring? Technology is catching up with the cheaters Labor's unsubstantiated sledge will come back to bite it India should follow Gillard's lead on tackling sexism Dangerous home-birthers spoil it for the rest of us Just In More Just In » Mantel wins 2nd Booker prize Hilary Mantel has become the first woman and first Briton to win the coveted Man Booker prize for fiction twice with Bring Up the Bodies. More » Gillard seeks to strengthen India trade ties Ashby settlement was Government's third offer Hobbit premiere splash-out 'justified' Solo yachtsman rescued off Sydney Report reveals jump in HIV infection rate Socceroos down Iraq to keep Cup hopes alive Obama under pressure ahead of debate rematch Body of Cambodia's former king due home Australia accused of contempt for UN over refugees World More World » Karadzic says he should be 'rewarded' By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin, wires Accused war criminal Radovan Karadzic tells the UN Yugoslav war crimes court he is a tolerant man who should be rewarded for his efforts to avoid war. More » Obama under pressure ahead of debate rematch Teen's shooting an attack on 'all Pakistani girls' Picasso, Matisse paintings stolen in museum heist Chinese warships spotted near disputed islands Rhino poachers set record in South Africa Business More Business » Reserve cut to stay ahead of the curve By online business reporter Michael Janda Minutes from the Reserve Bank's latest meeting show it cut rates to stay on top of a softening economy and labour market. More » Exports lift gas price more than carbon tax: report Channel Nine enters debt showdown Rio production rises despite falling commodity prices FMG pushes ahead with plans to ramp up production Another Qld coal miner to cut 400 jobs Telstra defends staff cuts, maintains dividend Politics More Politics » Gillard seeks to strengthen India trade ties By South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to announce that Australia will seek improved economic ties with India, as a counterpoint to China's rising influence. More » Ashby settlement was Government's third offer Body of Cambodia's former king due home Australia accused of contempt for UN over refugees Morrison defends Abbott's Jakarta meeting Sport More Sport » Socceroos down Iraq to keep Cup hopes alive Australia came from behind to defeat Iraq 2-1 and strengthen its hopes of qualifying for the World Cup. More » Proteas to avoid early duel with Cummins Magpies deal Dawes to Demons Anti-doping expert takes aim at Cycling Australia Wallabies' injury toll grows Mundine rematch just what Geale needs Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronomers discover planet with four suns An international team of amateur and professional astronomers has discovered a planet whose skies are lit up by four suns - the first known case of such a phenomenon. More » Daredevil jumps from edge of space Whale poo may hold key to krill mystery Scientists uncover mystery of ball lightning Astronomers find planet made of diamond Environment More Environment » Whale poo may hold key to krill mystery By Fiona Blackwood Scientists are examining the links between whale faeces and the food chain in the Southern Ocean. More » 'Hills and valleys' found under Antarctic ice Flow modelling released for Murray plan Stress tests reveal defects at Europe nuke reactors Irrigators under pressure over Murray legal action 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2011 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters