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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 16 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bizarre extinct frog brought back to life By environment reporter Sarah Clarke Australian scientists reactivate the DNA of an extinct frog that can swallow its eggs, brood its young in its stomach and give birth through its mouth. More » Man arrested over double murder Customs admits to 700 staff corruption complaints Gang figure shot dead in Sydney street Abbott pledges new engagement with Indigenous Australians Cascade urges MPs to support Mount Penny mine More Analysis » Show some respect or walk away Respect, they say, has to be earned, not demanded. The argument goes that our politicians haven't earned that respect; that the institution of the Parliament itself has lost its standing. But in sport, if not in politics, respect can and should be demanded. Australia's Test vice-captain Shane Watson should learn that lesson quickly or do the honourable thing and walk. More » Pope's ideologies reflect church pursuit of human dignity From advice to advocacy: scientists in the political arena Arms Trade Treaty finally in reach Media regulation in the brave new digital world Pope and prophet: What Francis means for the Church 457s and Australia's need for a better, tech-friendly environment Everyone wants equality for women, but... Dodging the austerity bullet A Pope of 'firsts' emerges from behind the smokescreen Just In More Just In » Drownings, worsening weather prompts water warning Two people have drowned as authorities in New South Wales warn of dangerous conditions in the water. More » Hugo Chavez laid to rest after final farewell Republicans reaffirm opposition to gay marriage Man arrested over double murder Cascade urges MPs to support Mount Penny mine Duck hunting protesters urged to respect laws Customs admits to 700 staff corruption complaints Beef industry still hurting from live export ban ABC journalism in spotlight at media awards US to bolster defences to counter N Korean threat World More World » Hugo Chavez laid to rest after final farewell Late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has been laid to rest at a military museum after an emotional final journey through the streets of Caracas watched by hundreds of thousands. More » Republicans reaffirm opposition to gay marriage US to bolster defences to counter N Korean threat Britain, France push to end Syria arms embargo British reporter detained in China live on air Pope Francis praises 'courageous' Benedict Business More Business » Tinkler tells court of his $500m debt burden By Rebecca Barrett Mining magnate Nathan Tinkler tells the Supreme Court in Sydney his group of companies is in debt to the tune of $500 million. More » Macquarie announces Storm settlement Mining stocks push market to strong close Boeing says Dreamliner back flying within weeks Payless buys Payless Shoes from administration Politics More Politics » Hugo Chavez laid to rest after final farewell Late Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez has been laid to rest at a military museum after an emotional final journey through the streets of Caracas watched by hundreds of thousands. More » Republicans reaffirm opposition to gay marriage Abbott pledges new engagement with Indigenous Australians Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Cullen slams Government response to ACC report Sport More Sport » Hodges set to miss two matches Brisbane has been forced to shelve a reshuffle that involved Justin Hodges spending time at full-back after he sustained a hamstring injury. More » Phipps signs with Waratahs Scott makes charge in Florida Djokovic reaches Indian Wells semis India fights back on day two Lions take out first preseason cup Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Bizarre extinct frog brought back to life By environment reporter Sarah Clarke Australian scientists reactivate the DNA of an extinct frog that can swallow its eggs, brood its young in its stomach and give birth through its mouth. More » London burial site could shed light on Black Death New data 'strongly indicates' particle is Higgs boson Rover finds conditions once suited life on Mars Canberra comes to life with 3D map Environment More Environment » Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital By New Zealand correspondent Dominique Schwartz Stringent water restrictions will come into effect in Wellington at the weekend as northern New Zealand struggles with its worst drought in decades. More » Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant Thousands of dead pigs found in Shanghai river Protections aim to moderate trade in shark fins Earth on track to be hottest in human history: 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. 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