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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 17 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Obama flags gun law reform at Newtown vigil Barack Obama tells America that "we will have to change" as he flags gun law reform at a Newtown, Connecticut vigil for the children and teachers massacred at a local school. More » Fiji makes final preparations for Cyclone Evan's arrival Police on phone as alleged gunman shoots himself Live blog: First Test Day Four At least one dead in light plane crash Navy at risk of being 'overwhelmed' by asylum seekers Ex-prostitute and police recruit on cruelty charges NSW avoids compo for Canberra bushfires Abbott's disapproval hits record high 30-minute HIV test cleared for Australian use More Analysis » The gun lobby's deadly sales pitch When Barack Obama was first elected in 2008, sales of guns dramatically increased. This was because many Americans believed Obama was planning to implement far-reaching gun control. As it turns out, their fears were completely misplaced. The US has a well known "gun culture," but this has changed noticeably in recent years. The six mass shootings we have seen this year are a predictable consequence of the paramilitary turn in American gun culture. More » Adam Lanza: trying to understand the outcast among us Not Australia's Watergate 2012 in review: business What does it profit a man? Between Tony's faith and Abbott's ambition Drum wrap: a tipping point on US gun control? Battle of the binge: the dark side of the anti-obesity message Eddie Obeid: power beyond the premier Love, pet, darl, maaaaate... and other forms of affection The better economic manager Just In More Just In » ANZ forecasts 1 percentage point rate slash By online business reporter Michael Janda ANZ's economists are forecasting another percentage point in official rate cuts next year. More » Director of ABC television resigns Clarke retires hurt with hamstring injury Ex-prostitute and police recruit on cruelty charges 30-minute HIV test cleared for Australian use Billabong shares halted on takeover speculation Police on phone as alleged gunman shot himself Navy at risk of being 'overwhelmed' by asylum seekers At least one dead in light plane crash Former Catholic brother to fight sex-case extradition World More World » Obama flags gun law reform at Newtown vigil Barack Obama tells America that "we will have to change" as he flags gun law reform at a Newtown, Connecticut vigil for the children and teachers massacred at a local school. More » Obama under pressure to act on gun control Japanese voters go back to the future with Abe Obama to join services for school massacre victims Depardieu quits France amid tax row Egypt's Islamists claim early referendum win Business More Business » Billabong shares halted on takeover speculation By online business reporter Michael Janda Billabong shares have been placed in a trading halt, pending an announcement about a potential takeover. More » Fairfax sells Trade Me to cut debt Fortescue considers port and rail sale ANZ forecasts 1 percentage point rate slash Optus considers pulling out of spectrum auction Government seeks funding for council infrastructure Politics More Politics » Navy at risk of being 'overwhelmed' by asylum seekers By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen More asylum seekers will die and the Navy risks being overwhelmed by boats in distress because of a rapid increase in the number of people trying to make it Australia, according to refugee advocate Paris Aristotle. More » Union launches industrial action at Fremantle Port Carr reveals funding pledge for Sri Lankan schools Egypt votes on controversial new constitution DFAT restores Fiji High Commissioner Sport More Sport » Live blog: First Test Day Four By Joel Zander Sri Lanka has been set 393 to win the first Test after Michael Clarke retired hurt in Australia's total of 9 for 278 - follow the action live. More » Clarke retires hurt with hamstring injury Corinthians stun Chelsea to win Club World Cup Ifill racially abused as Phoenix lose to Adelaide Veteran broadcaster Charlton dies Parkinson's win perfect tonic for past disappointments Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Giraffe robot aids dementia sufferers By David Lewis A team of Queensland researchers has found a unique way to help people living with dementia stay in contact with their friends and family. More » IPCC draft climate report leaked by sceptics Australia joins US in $83m solar research plan Apple Maps strands motorists looking for Mildura Company targets Moon return by 2020 Environment More Environment » 'Clean coal' capture plant opened in Queensland By William Rollo The coal industry says it has made a giant step forward with the opening of Australia's first 'clean coal' carbon capture plant. 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