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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 23 Nov, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Teen dies in Schoolies high rise fall A 17-year-old girl has died after falling from a high rise building during Schoolies celebrations on the Gold Coast. More » Lawyer claims discrepancy in PM's slush fund explanation Clive Palmer quits LNP on eve of showdown Warner hails inspirational Clarke Egypt's Morsi grants himself sweeping new powers Israel arrests 55 militants but ceasefire holds Police release latest Cafferkey arrests Fog causes massive pile-up on Texas highway China puts sea claims map on passports British opera boss named as new BBC head More Analysis » Refugees, women: pawns in political power equation How can we have a government that has a simultaneous eye for the curse of sexism and of institutional sexual abuse, but then resorts to cruelty as its response to equally desperate and determined asylum seekers? Perhaps the sense of human connection - so apparent in the misogyny speech and so absent in the glass eye turned to refugees - suggests both are rooted in the simple, crude and unfeeling calculations of power. And maybe in both instances it will work. More » One law to rule them all Our teachers: questioned, traduced and threatened It's the personal contact, stupid Gaza quiet as regional powers trade agendas for peace Good luck restoring confidence in racing Turning the tables: the democratisation of food criticism ASEAN adrift as China lobbies to control South China Sea Missed opportunities in changes to anti-discrimination laws The dark side to a healthy work-life balance Just In More Just In » Fog causes massive pile-up on Texas highway A pile-up of 80 to 100 vehicles on a foggy Texas highway on Thursday injured at least 51 people, eight critically, officials said. More » Egypt's Morsi grants himself sweeping new powers Journalist deaths hit 15-year high Rinehart's book sets blueprint for Australia's future NSW inquiry on medical use of marijuana Police release latest Cafferkey arrests Sarkozy questioned in election funds probe British opera boss named as new BBC head Teen dies in Schoolies high rise fall Clive Palmer quits LNP on eve of showdown World More World » Israel arrests 55 militants but ceasefire holds Israeli troops have arrested 55 Palestinian "terror operatives" across the West Bank, hours after a truce came into effect in the Gaza Strip. More » Sarkozy questioned in election funds probe Congo rebels capture towns on 'march' to capital Australian troops hand over Uruzgan bases Australian troops begin E Timor withdrawal Business More Business » Jobs saved as Tinkler agrees to pay up The liquidator says the management of Patinack Farm will provide funding to keep the company running and pay creditors. More » Anti-pokies protest outside Woolies meeting Share market closes at 10-day high China manufacturing at 13-month high Online discount complaints Politics More Politics » Clive Palmer quits LNP on eve of showdown Outspoken mining billionaire Clive Palmer has resigned from Queensland's Liberal National Party, on the eve of what was set to be one of the biggest showdowns in Queensland politics. More » Lawyer claims discrepancy in PM's slush fund explanation Palmer ready for LNP executive showdown Bowen defends new temporary visa regime Burke to announce Murray-Darling plan decision Sport More Sport » Blues claim to have the steal of the draft Carlton is confident it has snared one of the best two youngsters in Australia in the shape of South Australian forward Troy Menzel. More » Warner hails inspirational Clarke Kallis to bat, but not bowl EPL referee cleared of racism allegation Italy make changes for Wallabies Test As it happened: Second Test Day One Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian scientists un-discover Pacific island A South Pacific island identified on Google Earth and world maps does not exist, according to Australian scientists, who went searching for the mystery landmass during a geological expedition. More » Report calls for 'killer robot' ban Dog spinal study may provide clue for humans Researchers document world-first fire tornado Rogue planet found wandering through space Environment More Environment » Burke unveils final Murray-Darling plan By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Environment Minister Tony Burke has signed into law a final Murray-Darling Basin plan aimed at restoring the long-term health of the river system.  More » Burke to announce Murray-Darling plan decision Burke confirms two-year super trawler ban World Bank fears 4-degree warmer planet Solar panel subsidies scrapped early 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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