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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 20 Oct, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Top Lebanon official among 8 dead in Beirut bombing A senior Lebanese security official who led an investigation that implicated Syria and Hezbollah in the killing of former prime minister Rafik al-Hariri is among one of eight people killed by a powerful car bomb in Beirut. More » Pakistan resumes cull of 'diseased' Australian sheep World War Two veterans mark El Alamein anniversary Australian boat race protester jailed Experts advise modest expectations for UN role Girl fights for life after highway crash Shot Pakistani teen able to stand, communicate Mundine sorry for racially charged remarks Zookeeper critical after being crushed by elephant N Korea threatens 'merciless' strike on South More Analysis » With our UN victory comes prestige and responsibility Australia's election to the Security Council earlier today is a magnificent win for Australian diplomacy. All those involved in the initiation and prosecution of the campaign deserve kudos. Opponents claimed that the campaign compromised Australia's values. But the truth is, Australians are joiners by instinct and practice. We now have a seat at the world's two biggest tables - the G20 and the UN Security Council. It's a good day for the country. More » A post-Obama survival guide The turf's inconvenient truths I'd hate to be called a misogynist Politicians and fruit cakes: a tawdry tale Help! A decade of Beatles anniversaries awaits There aren't many votes in supporting Hicks How Australia can wield power at the UN head table Shareholders still in revolt against the Murdoch Dynasty Making sense of the bewildering mess of US polling Just In More Just In » Labor ahead as Canberrans head to the polls Canberrans are heading to the polls today to vote in a new government. More » World War Two veterans mark El Alamein anniversary Girl fights for life after highway crash Top Lebanon official among 8 dead in Beirut bombing Experts advise modest expectations for UN role Shot Pakistani teen able to stand, communicate Pakistan resumes cull of 'diseased' Australian sheep Australian boat race protester jailed Native American Mohawk woman to become saint Powerful painkiller's use reviewed as abuse soars World More World » Top Lebanon official among 8 dead in Beirut bombing A senior Lebanese security official who led an investigation that implicated Syria and Hezbollah in the killing of former prime minister Rafik al-Hariri is among one of eight people killed by a powerful car bomb in Beirut. More » Shot Pakistani teen able to stand, communicate Obama, Romney trade jokes at charity dinner N Korea threatens 'merciless' strike on South Berlusconi denies raunchy parties, underage sex Business More Business » NAB increases bad debt allowance by $250m By online business reporter Michael Janda National Australia Bank has increased its provisions for bad debts by $250 million in light of worse than expected economic conditions. More » Keddie trustee to recover millions from wife Local market hits 15-month high GrainCorp shares halted amid US interest Profit bungle leaves Google searching for answers New Packer casino a step closer: reports Politics More Politics » Pakistan resumes cull of 'diseased' Australian sheep By South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards, wires Pakistan has resumed culling a shipment of Australian sheep stranded in the port city of Karachi following a dispute over whether the animals are fit for human consumption. More » Gillard defends asylum no-advantage test Berlusconi denies raunchy parties, underage sex Mundine wants new Australian flag and anthem Ex SA Liberal leader wants top job back Sport More Sport » Victory battle back for first win Melbourne Victory came from behind to beat Adelaide 2-1 for their win of the season. More » Southern Speed scratched from Caulfield Cup Tippett's trade left in limbo Rabobank ends long-term sponsorship of cycling Mundine apologises but not to Geale Wallabies need to forge path of success: Sharpe Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Nobel winner slams research grants freeze By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Nobel Prize winning scientist Brian Schmidt, feted by Labor as an example of Australia's scientific excellence, has lashed out at Government moves to freeze research grants. More » New planet discovered in Earth's backyard Government defends freeze on research grants Astronomers discover planet with four suns Daredevil jumps from edge of space 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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