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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 31 Dec, 2012 Top Stories More Top Stories » Clock ticking on US fiscal cliff deal Barack Obama warns Congress to get its act together as last-minute talks aimed at staving off the so-called fiscal cliff stall amid partisan bickering on Capitol Hill. More » Paedophile Dennis Ferguson found dead Body found in hunt for woman missing in Harbour Bad brakes cited in Moscow crash landing Tired Australians risk accidents, mood disorders Rescued hiker fined over potatoes, naan bread Autistic teen missing in WA bushland Hussey 'very comfortable' with retirement decision Man shot in stomach in south-west Sydney Hostages taken as gang storms Brazilian gem plant 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 » Afghan army records its deadliest year Afghan officials say 2012 has been the deadliest year on record for members of the country's army. More » UN warns Syrian death toll could double UN wraps up East Timor mission Autistic teen missing in WA bushland Paedophile Dennis Ferguson found dead Tired Australians risk accidents, mood disorders Hostages taken as gang storms Brazilian gem plant Man shot in stomach in south-west Sydney Body found in hunt for woman missing in Harbour Bad brakes cited in Moscow crash landing World More World » Afghan army records its deadliest year Afghan officials say 2012 has been the deadliest year on record for members of the country's army. More » UN warns Syrian death toll could double UN wraps up East Timor mission Hostages taken as gang storms Brazilian gem plant Bad brakes cited in Moscow crash landing Clock ticking on US fiscal cliff deal Business More Business » Clock ticking on US fiscal cliff deal Barack Obama warns Congress to get its act together as last-minute talks aimed at staving off the so-called fiscal cliff stall amid partisan bickering on Capitol Hill. More » Singleton, Rinehart strike Fairfax alliance French court overturns millionaire tax Baby boomers still caught in mortgage trap: research Politics More Politics » UN warns Syrian death toll could double By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, wires The international envoy to Syria has warned the war in the country is worsening by the day, and that as many as 100,000 people could die in the next year. More » Woodford revellers hear Gillard's 2013 vision George Bush senior out of intensive care Australia appoints new High Commissioner to India Hume Highway could see B-triple trucks Sport More Sport » Hussey 'very comfortable' with retirement decision Michael Hussey says he knows he has made the "right decision" to retire from international cricket. More » Sixers scrape home against Thunder Roche backs Tomic to make top 10 Lampard double sends Chelsea third Gajdosova ends horror year with win Venus leads US to victory 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. 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