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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 21 Feb, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Gillard threatens to bypass states on health funding By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Julia Gillard is threatening to bypass state governments and fund local hospitals amid a new row over health budgets. More » Push for solution after dozens die in asylum tragedy Japan halts whale hunt after Sea Shepherd clashes Defence seizes on police inconsistencies in Pistorius case Telstra confirms mass Sensis job losses Del Piero re-signs with Sky Blues More Analysis » No need for Asian Century panic Millions of Australians either already speak Asian languages or have Asian cultural literacy courtesy of a familial connection of some kind with Asia. With a multicultural society equipped with a large and expanding pool of Asia-relevant capabilities, Australia already has the human capital necessary to prosper in the Asian Century. We can only hope that our political class learns quickly that multicultural Australia is set for success in an Asia-dominated world economy. More » Business attitude to environment depends on bottom line Is tightening Senate nomination rules undemocratic? Greens in 2013: between a rock and a hard place An imminent assassin or Gillard's final shield? Revenge is not so sweet Why Abbott should Lord it over the electorate Xenophon caught in Malaysia's election battleground Living with a nuclear North Korea Patent law must recognise human genes are no invention Just In More Just In » Prisoner X revelations 'massively damaging Israel' By Eleanor Hall An Israeli defence specialist says the ABC's revelations about the death of Prisoner X have done extraordinary damage to Israel. More » Market falls sharply, below 5,000 Policeman quizzed in station bashing probe Gillard threatens to bypass states on health funding Jail time extended for genital mutilation doctor US senator says 4,700 dead in drone strikes Beef producers doubt predictions of industry boom Origin lays off 850 staff to counter profit fall NSW Cabinet to meet over ICAC mining probe Syrian soccer player killed as mortars hit stadium World More World » US senator says 4,700 dead in drone strikes A high-ranking US senator has estimated America's use of drone strikes has killed about 4,700 people, including civilians. More » Syrian soccer player killed as mortars hit stadium Propaganda video shows Obama in flames Knighthood for children's illustrator Quentin Blake Armstrong ignores USADA deadline Thousands of Greeks rally in anti-austerity strike Business More Business » Market falls sharply, below 5,000 By online business reporter Michael Janda The Australian share market is on track for its biggest one-day loss in more than nine months. More » Qantas climbs back to profit Telstra confirms mass Sensis job losses Origin lays off 850 staff to counter profit fall Fairfax profit rises on one-off gains 'Stars align' to deliver disaster free IAG profit Politics More Politics » Gillard threatens to bypass states on health funding By chief political correspondent Simon Cullen Julia Gillard is threatening to bypass state governments and fund local hospitals amid a new row over health budgets. More » Rudd won't wind back public appearances Push for solution after dozens die in asylum tragedy Shorten dismisses talk of leadership tensions Gillard 'unsurprised' at split with Greens Sport More Sport » Del Piero re-signs with Sky Blues Sydney FC confirms superstar striker Alessandro Del Piero will remain with the club for the 2013/14 A-League season. More » Roos ink new deals with Scott, Wells Reds name Feauai-Sautia to face Tahs Malthouse could spring skipper surprise Pistorius's defence questions police inconsistencies Stosur advances in Dubai Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Chemicals in household items linked to cancer By Jennifer Macey The United Nations has released a list of about 800 chemicals, many used in household products, that could damage the human hormone system. More » Russia halts search for meteorite in stricken region Russia cleans up after meteor blast Asteroid whizzes safely past Earth Zombie apocalypse hoax exposes flaws in system Environment More Environment » Japan halts whale hunt after Sea Shepherd clashes Japan has temporarily suspended its annual hunt in the Southern Ocean following clashes with anti-whaling activists Sea Shepherd. More » Consumers 'paying twice' as carbon emitters compensated Burke defends record after Greens cut ties Game Council's links to shooters lobby questioned Water buyback boost for woodlands 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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