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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 29 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Wild Oats likely to add handicap crown to line honours Wild Oats XI is on the verge of claiming the so-called triple crown for this year's Sydney to Hobart. More » Indian rape victim suffers organ failure Berlusconi to pay ex-wife $46m a year: report Johnson can lead our bowlers for years: Siddle Sydney escapee captured after months on run Man charged after laser beamed at aircraft Boy injured as bullets explode in bonfire China tightens internet rules Perth to swelter in heatwave until New Year Rojas leads Victory to thrilling win 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 » Singleton, Rinehart strike Fairfax alliance Businessman John Singleton has announced he has bought a stake in Fairfax Media and formed an alliance with another shareholder, mining magnate Gina Rinehart. More » Berlusconi to pay ex-wife $46m a year: report Man charged after laser beamed at aircraft Sydney escapee captured after months on run Indian rape victim suffers organ failure Wild Oats likely to add handicap crown to line honours Boy injured as bullets explode in bonfire Aung San Suu Kyi jumper sold at charity auction Putin signs off on US adoption ban Rojas leads Victory to thrilling win World More World » Berlusconi to pay ex-wife $46m a year: report Former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi has agreed to pay his estranged wife Veronica Lario 100,000 euros ($127,200) a day as part of a divorce settlement, according to a newspaper report. More » Indian rape victim suffers organ failure Aung San Suu Kyi jumper sold at charity auction Putin signs off on US adoption ban Russia presses Syria to pursue opposition talks US teachers take up arms after mass shootings Business More Business » Baby boomers still caught in mortgage trap: research By Rebecca Brice An analysis of census data finds more baby boomers are heading towards retirement with a home loan still hanging over their heads. More » Obama calls leaders for last-ditch budget talks Shares rise on hopes of last minute cliff deal Leighton lands $1.2b Ichthys contract Chevron announces gas discovery off WA coast Politics More Politics » Woodford patrons hear Hawke's praise for China Former prime minister Bob Hawke says Australia needs to continue strengthening its ties with China. More » Deadline looms - so what is the fiscal cliff? Onus on MPs in Greens policy rethink Abe sworn in as Japan's PM Officials confirm Egypt voters support new constitution Sport More Sport » Wild Oats likely to add handicap crown to line honours Wild Oats XI is on the verge of claiming the so-called triple crown for this year's Sydney to Hobart. More » Maxwell a chance for Test debut Rojas leads Victory to thrilling win Johnson can lead our bowlers for years: Siddle Heat topple hapless Thunder Tomic aims for top ten ranking in 2013 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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