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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 15 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Armstrong 'confesses' during Oprah interview An unconfirmed US media report says Lance Armstrong has confessed to Oprah Winfrey that he used performance-enhancing drugs during his cycling career. More » Balcony death witness says man threw large object Crews make progress fighting major NSW bushfire MP's tweet on racial tensions 'disgraceful and callous' Ashby's lawyer seeks leave to clear name Govt cannot reveal mining tax take: Wong Nike workers claim military paid to intimidate them India surrogacy change cuts off Aussie parents Support for Labor surges in latest Newspoll Britain sends planes to escalating Mali conflict More Analysis » Tax exiles vote with their feet When Gerard Depardieu left France in December because he didn't want to pay the so-called "millionaire tax", the press was furious. Decisions by the rich to leave home in search of a cheaper tax rate are rarely welcomed by the taxpayers who remain behind. But the fear people will send their money offshore limits how much governments can tax. Allowing citizens to leave is a powerful check on state power. More » New Burmese days: the road to recovery Stop milking our dairy farmers Don't expect tears during Armstrong's Oprah redemption Visionary voting reform ... if it works in your favour Online piracy: Dotcom's mini plan for a mega problem Let the facts speak for themselves in 2013 Greece is no longer the black sheep of Europe The generation grammar forgotted Beware the comedown if house prices surge Just In More Just In » Military train derails in Egypt, killing 19 A military train carrying recruits to an army camp has derailed in suburban Egypt, killing 19 and injuring 107. More » Rio hits record iron ore production Smith reaffirms timetable for Afghan withdrawal Premier wants money back from Armstrong Swiss tourists lost in Kimberley found safe Govt cannot reveal mining tax take: Wong Ashby's lawyer seeks leave to clear name Relocations an option to resolve racial tensions Britain sends planes to escalating Mali conflict Billabong shares jump on further takeover approach World More World » Military train derails in Egypt, killing 19 A military train carrying recruits to an army camp has derailed in suburban Egypt, killing 19 and injuring 107. More » Britain sends planes to escalating Mali conflict Nike workers claim military paid to intimidate them Plan to restore Anzac general's neglected grave Shots fired at office of Greek PM Berlusconi sex trial to go ahead next month Business More Business » Rio hits record iron ore production By online business reporter Michael Janda Rio Tinto says it has set new records for its fourth quarter and annual iron ore output, despite price volatility. More » Govt cannot reveal mining tax take: Wong Billabong shares jump on further takeover approach Music retailer HMV goes into administration Nike workers claim military paid to intimidate them First home buyer loans drop after incentives stop Politics More Politics » Relocations an option to resolve racial tensions Premier Campbell Newman says the Queensland Government will consider relocating some residents of a suburb south of Brisbane to defuse racial tensions. More » MP's tweet on racial tensions 'disgraceful and callous' Support for Labor surges in latest Newspoll Hollande unmoved after anti-gay marriage rally Garnaut worried about PNG ban precedent Sport More Sport » Grandstand Live: Australian Open Day Two Grandstand's rolling Australian Open coverage brings you the latest scores, updates and interviews from Melbourne Park. More » Armstrong 'confesses' during Oprah interview Serena untroubled despite fall Murray beats Haase in straight sets in Melbourne I want to be a Test opener for now: Watson Brisbane banishes Paartalu, welcomes North Science and Technology More Science and Technology » UN group links heatwave to climate change By environment reporter Sarah Clarke The United Nations's (UN) chief climate science body says there is no doubt last week's extreme heat in Australia is part of a global warming trend. More » 2.5m gulls needed to lift James's giant peach Shipwreck tablets shed light on Roman healthcare Qld stargazers to get space station sighting Australian scientists map galactic space geysers Environment More Environment » UN group links heatwave to climate change By environment reporter Sarah Clarke The United Nations's (UN) chief climate science body says there is no doubt last week's extreme heat in Australia is part of a global warming trend. More » Climate change will force farmers to adapt: CSIRO Beijing choked by dangerous pollution levels Natural causes blamed for whale deaths Rare whale washes up on Queensland beach 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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