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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 27 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Video released of Australian kidnapped in Philippines Australian Warren Rodwell, who was kidnapped by Muslim militants in the Philippines more than a year ago, has appeared in a video in which he says he holds "no hope" of being released. More » Syrian military police chief defects Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies Johnson lauds rotated pace pack Post mortem to be held on Christmas gorge body Man charged over couple's murder, house fire Five killed in horror day on NSW roads Australians survive Burma plane crash Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital More Analysis » Boxing Day Test: It just ain't cricket For a generation of Sri Lankan players Boxing Day at the MCG will be a new experience. The situation highlights the two-tier system that exists in the modern game: it's not based on skill or any attribute tested on a cricket field. It's based on television ratings. When someone like Kumar Sangakkara pleads for more Tests, those who run the game need to listen. More » Open your presence: a message for the non-religious Hope is being born again this Christmas Sharing the Christmas spirit is a true celebration of diversity The surrogacy trap: why our laws need new life Is Labor's surplus backdown really so dire? Why the customs arrests warrant a closer look 2012 in review: Public life A time for joy, reflection, and free tech advice The riddle and the gift: The Hobbit at Christmas Just In More Just In » Industrial action loaded over NSW parks hunting The trade union representing park rangers in New South Wales says a dispute over the decision to allow hunting in some national parks is likely to escalate. More » Post mortem to be held on Christmas gorge body Wild Oats extends lead Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies Thirteen dead, 37 hurt in Ecuador bus accident Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital Video released of Australian kidnapped in Philippines Birds stolen from wildlife park Syrian military police chief defects Wild Oats takes first-day lead World More World » Thunderbirds creator Gerry Anderson dies The British director and creator of the cult sci-fi animation series Thunderbirds, Gerry Anderson, has died aged 83. More » Thirteen dead, 37 hurt in Ecuador bus accident Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital Syrian military police chief defects Blast at fireworks store rocks Lagos India announces inquiry into student's gang-rape Business More Business » Boxing Day sales still drawing major crowds Ashleigh Raper The Boxing Day sales have drawn the usual crowds and queues of people looking for a bargain. More » Qld airline to remain grounded for months Falling rates to offset Christmas splurge Billabong allows bidder to look at books Traders concerned about fiscal cliff stalemate Politics More Politics » Abe to be sworn in as Japan's PM Japan's conservative leader Shinzo Abe has been named the country's new prime minister, after he swept to power on a hawkish platform of getting tough on diplomacy while fixing the economy. More » Officials confirm Egypt voters support new constitution Lawyer on home soil after Mongolian detention New penalty rates squeeze SA restaurants Indians call for reform in wake of brutal rape Sport More Sport » Johnson lauds rotated pace pack By James Maasdorp Mitchell Johnson has lauded Australia's pace unit after it reduced Sri Lanka to a paltry first innings score on day one of the Boxing Day Test. More » Wild Oats extends lead As it happened: Second Test Day One Punter leads Hurricanes home Roar finally win on the road Wharington devastated by Wild Thing withdrawal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Ice sheet warming faster than thought: study A study of temperature records over more than half a century shows the west Antarctic ice sheet is warming nearly twice as quickly as previously thought. More » Great Firewall upgrade hits China's web users Toddler incubates nest of deadly snakes University students and staff being given free iPads Astronomers detect nearest Earth-like neighbour Environment More Environment » Government urged to act on electronic waste by Nance Haxton Experts have called on Australian governments to do more to control the growing problem of electronic waste. More » Activist spends second Christmas up tree Soaring coal demand stokes emissions concerns Bug-eyed Aussie scientists join global study Indigenous survey sounds alarm for NT mammals 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2012 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters