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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 29 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Cricket legend Greig dies Former England cricket captain and long-time commentator Tony Greig has died at the age of 66, two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. More » Protests expected after rape victim's death US senate leaders to make last-ditch fiscal cliff effort Gag orders could hamper abuse royal commission Wrong man 'wanted to go back' to psychiatric hospital Girl back in UK 3 years after abduction Australian tourists found on Bolivian salt flat Jakarta sinking as water supplies dry up Singleton, Rinehart strike Fairfax alliance Berlusconi to pay ex-wife $46m a year: report More Analysis » From Predators to tacocopters: welcome to the future Years ago it was noted that modern warfare had begun to acquire an almost video game-like quality. Now everything is digital, screen-based, and shrouded in the comfortable psychic distance of simulation. Soon drones will no longer be the domain of armies and hobbyists. As the technology becomes mainstream, prepare for a world of wonder and worry. More » Brothers in arms: Why the Afghan National Army will fail Friends and enemies colour BDS ideology We are guardians of the future Where are the feminists to defend Indian women? The impoverished politics of narcissism Videogame blame distracts from the real gun debate Boxing Day Test: It just ain't cricket Open your presence: a message for the non-religious Hope is being born again this Christmas Just In More Just In » Cricket legend Greig dies Former England cricket captain and long-time commentator Tony Greig has died at the age of 66, two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. More » Stosur reveals ankle surgery Protests expected after rape victim's death Man charged over Sydney restaurant stabbing Wrong man 'wanted to go back' to psychiatric hospital Monti will lead centrists in Italian election Gag orders could hamper abuse royal commission Jakarta sinking as water supplies dry up Cyclone develops south of Soloman Islands Wild Oats XI seals Sydney-Hobart treble World More World » Protests expected after rape victim's death The body of an Indian woman who died in a Singapore hospital after a brutal gang-rape in New Delhi will be flown home later today. More » Monti will lead centrists in Italian election Jakarta sinking as water supplies dry up Reproductive health law finally passed in Philippines US senate leaders to make last-ditch fiscal cliff effort Canadian aboriginal protests put pressure on PM Business More Business » Singleton, Rinehart strike Fairfax alliance By Angela Lavoipierre Media figure John Singleton announces an alliance with Gina Rinehart after buying a small stake in Fairfax. More » Obama calls leaders for last-ditch budget talks Baby boomers still caught in mortgage trap: research Leighton lands $1.2b Ichthys contract Chevron announces gas discovery off WA coast Politics More Politics » Wrong man 'wanted to go back' to psychiatric hospital Western Australian's Mental Health Minister Helen Morton has revealed more details about a man who was mistaken for a mental hospital patient and given antipsychotic drugs. More » Monti will lead centrists in Italian election Jakarta sinking as water supplies dry up US senate leaders to make last-ditch fiscal cliff effort Woodford patrons hear Hawke's praise for China Sport More Sport » Cricket legend Greig dies Former England cricket captain and long-time commentator Tony Greig has died at the age of 66, two months after being diagnosed with lung cancer. More » Stosur reveals ankle surgery Wild Oats XI seals Sydney-Hobart treble No mincing words in Maxwell's call-up Sick Nadal to miss Australian Open Watson ponders bat-only Test role Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Researchers uncover breast cancer protein by Lexi Metherell Australian researchers have discovered a key factor explaining the lack of effectiveness of some breast cancer treatments. More » Ice sheet warming faster than thought: study Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Toddler incubates nest of deadly snakes University students and staff being given free iPads Environment More Environment » Japanese whaling fleet leaves port Japanese whaling vessels have reportedly departed for the Southern Ocean on their annual hunt. More » Government urged to act on electronic waste Activist spends second Christmas up tree Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns Bug-eyed Aussie scientists join global study 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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