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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 19 Jan, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Bushfires burn across southern Australia Fire crews in Victoria and NSW are keeping a close watch on out-of-control bushfires that continue to burn in both states. Follow our live coverage for updates throughout the day. More » Liggett says Oprah interview shows Armstrong's true character Algeria under fire as fears mount for hostages Rescue underway for solo sailor off Tas Sri Lanka stagger over finishing line Man to stand trial over fiancée's balcony death Bolshoi ballet chief hit by acid attack Sharapova thrashes Venus More Analysis » Lance Armstrong's manic need to win continues Why couldn't you just climb out of your Texan man-cave of lies and deception, furnished in bright yellow Tour de France jerseys, and admit to your decade of cheating and bullying without attempting to pull the entire cycling world down with you? The number of people you've sued, the number of lives you've ruined, and the sheer audacity of your somewhat hollow claims are all stacked against you, Lance.  Be honest if you can: you can't go quietly, can you? This is still all on your terms. You still think you can dictate the play. More » Is unemployment set to rise? Beer with a better attitude How to make fat fizzle Out of the ashes Who pays for pollution: socialist undertones in carbon price opposition May our brother, Ned, rest in peace This isn't over. Not by a long shot. Gun control and the fierce urgency of now Quetta's tragedy is Australia's challenge Just In More Just In » Baby on board as man tries to steal car Police are investigating an attempted car theft and kidnapping at Logan, south of Brisbane. More » Live: Bushfires burn across southern Australia Gulf of Carpentaria braces for potential cyclone Rescue underway for solo sailor off Tas Body found as bushfires continue across Vic, NSW UCI welcomes Armstrong's truth commission offer Bolshoi ballet chief hit by acid attack Motorbike rider killed after hitting concrete barrier Algeria under fire as fears mount for hostages Shot bikie revealed as serving naval seaman World More World » UCI welcomes Armstrong's truth commission offer The UCI would welcome Lance Armstrong in a truth and reconciliation commission for the sport. More » Bolshoi ballet chief hit by acid attack Algeria under fire as fears mount for hostages Chinese growth meets expectations Armstrong admits doping during seven Tour wins Zuckerberg almost makes list of worst CEOs Business More Business » Chinese growth meets expectations By online business reporter Michael Janda Chinese growth has met expectations, with the economy expanding almost 8 per cent for the year. More » Local market gives warm reception to Rio's new chief Pressure mounts on Labor over mining tax revenue Regulators ground all 787 Dreamliners Penrice to pull the pin on soda ash production Mining stocks help market to strong close Politics More Politics » Gillard hopeful of debates commission agreement By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Julia Gillard hopes an agreement with the Coalition can be reached "relatively soon" on the idea of a leaders' debates commission. More » Police must acknowledge Logan gang trouble: lawyer NRA defector has mixed views on Obama reforms Howard adds voice to US gun control debate UK to host Australian diplomats in African embassies Sport More Sport » Clarke slams 'embarrassing' batting Michael Clarke slammed his side's "embarrassing" batting effort after Sri Lanka chased down Australia's meagre total of 74 all out with four wickets in hand at the Gabba to take a 2-1 series lead. More » Armstrong admits doping during seven Tour wins Sharapova thrashes Venus Heart ease to victory over United As it Happened: Australian Open Day Five Djokovic serves up a storm at Open 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 » Fish in hot water as climate changes By environment reporter Sarah Clarke What effect will climate change have on Australia's oceans and reefs? This is the final report in a five-part series in which environment reporter Sarah Clarke sets out to provide answers. More » Global warming to threaten Australian wildlife Human health to feel impact of warmer future UN group links heatwave to climate change Climate change will force farmers to adapt: CSIRO 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. 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