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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 22 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » NRA defiant as America mourns Newtown victims The powerful US gun lobby group has gone on the offensive against calls for stricter gun laws on a day that Americans remembered victims of the Newtown, Connecticut school massacre. More » 39 killed in Kenyan tribal violence Teen wanted by police 'may be armed' Cash-strapped Khmer Rouge court can't pay wages Soldiers to march in uniform at Mardis Gras Man critically injured in Brisbane shooting Obama taps Kerry as secretary of state 'Horror' rapist has life sentence reduced Indian government seeks life terms for bus rapists NATO detects more missile launches in Syria More Analysis » 2012 in review: Public life The overwhelming sense I have of this year is that our public life has been dominated, more than usual, by immature men. This isn't necessarily a comment on the misogyny debate that has been front-and-centre of recent political discussion. It is more about how a particular form of male petulance is normalised and, often, rewarded. By and large, such behaviour goes unchallenged because those who are best in position to do the challenging are cut from the same nappy cloth. More » A time for joy, reflection, and free tech advice The garden in the library: Cicero and the stuff of life Trivial pursuit: when The Australian gets personal The top environment stories of 2012 2012 in review: Sport Well, we were wrong: the apocalypse is here The great Australian nightmare Prizes for politics: the best of 2012 Have yourself a politically correct Christmas Just In More Just In » Monti resigns as Italian PM by Europe correspondent Mary Gearin, wires Italy's prime minister Mario Monti has resigned after 13 months in office, paving the way for a national election in February. More » NRA defiant as America mourns Newtown victims Obama taps Kerry as secretary of state Indian government seeks life terms for bus rapists Man critically injured in Brisbane shooting Soldiers to march in uniform at Mardis Gras Cash-strapped Khmer Rouge court can't pay wages NATO detects more missile launches in Syria Obama vows action after online gun petitions Teen wanted by police 'may be armed' World More World » Monti resigns as Italian PM by Europe correspondent Mary Gearin, wires Italy's prime minister Mario Monti has resigned after 13 months in office, paving the way for a national election in February. More » NRA defiant as America mourns Newtown victims Obama taps Kerry as secretary of state Indian government seeks life terms for bus rapists Cash-strapped Khmer Rouge court can't pay wages NATO detects more missile launches in Syria Business More Business » Boehner scraps 'Plan B' as Republicans defect By Kim Landers and staff A pre-Christmas US budget deal looks unlikely, with Republicans failing to agree on their own tax measures. More » Market ends lower amid fiscal cliff woes Telstra refunds $30m in overcharged roaming fees Petrol prices rise ahead of holiday weekend Hockey won't promise budget surplus Australian debt still AAA despite surplus miss Politics More Politics » Obama taps Kerry as secretary of state US president Barack Obama has announced the nomination of US senator John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, calling him the "perfect choice" to guide American diplomacy in the years ahead. More » Ashby to take Slipper case to Fair Work Australia Australian debt still AAA despite surplus miss Hockey won't promise budget surplus Economists agree scrapping surplus better late than never Sport More Sport » Wanderers hit Reds for six Mark Bridge scored a hat-trick as the Wanderers stunned Adelaide United 6-1 to move into third spot. More » Super Stars too good for Sixers Glory take rare points from Brisbane Malinga schools Sri Lanka on MCG Pocock re-signs with ARU Hobart forecast good for Wild Oats Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Chinese internet users who are skilled at evading the country's online blocks have suddenly found they are again being denied access to some websites. More » Toddler incubates nest of deadly snakes University students and staff being given free iPads Astronomers detect nearest Earth-like neighbour Scientists solve 3,000-year-old pharaonic whodunit Environment More Environment » Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns By Stephanie Smail A new report highlighting the world's huge demand for coal has cast doubt on the future of low-carbon economies. More » Bug-eyed Aussie scientists join global study Indigenous survey sounds alarm for NT mammals Microscopic pollution killing thousands in China New name adopted for outback Lake Eyre 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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