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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 24 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » UK police probe death of Russian oligarch Berezovsky Experts in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies have been deployed to the British property where Russian exile Boris Berezovsky was found dead. More » Albanese rejects calls to quit ministry over spill Quigley defends criticism over NBN rollout Freed hostage Rodwell 'told to paddle for his life' Canberra police hunt missing dinosaur Clarke confident of making Ashes More Analysis » Gillard's leadership victory comes at a heavy cost Julia Gillard has certainly fended off any challenge from Kevin Rudd, but there's no relief to be had in this victory. What might have been a possibility for creating clear air from consistent - and often malicious - media speculation about her position was deftly derailed by Tony Abbott's parliamentary move. By gaining the support of three "untainted" independents for his vote of no confidence, the political legitimacy of the Prime Minister is critically damaged. More » Brutishness no barrier to a media career - if you're male The dark past of chemical warfare in the Middle East A farcical performance under the Canberra big top To those who have fought for truth, we hear you now Distanced from death: animal cruelty at the abattoir DisabilityCare: a bad name but a good direction Torbay's tilt at Canberra terminated by toxic Obeid Refugee tribunal a check against the culture of no Media reform won't fix falling standards Just In More Just In » Quigley defends criticism over NBN rollout NBN Co chief executive Mike Quigley has defended criticisms after it was revealed that more than 100,000 fewer homes are expected to be connected this year than originally forecast. More » NSW denies plan of paying to avoid water restrictions Former Hells Angel put on NSW most wanted list Obama wraps up Middle East tour Rescuers find four men clinging to capsized yacht Napthine won't confirm extra tornado assistance Pilot killed in NSW light plane crash Canberra police hunt for stolen dinosaur Bodybuilding icon Joe Weider dies Destructive Tasmanian fires finally extinguished World More World » Obama wraps up Middle East tour US president Barack Obama has wrapped up his four-day tour of the Middle East which was dominated by his embrace of Israel and discussions on the on-going conflict in Syria. More » Bodybuilding icon Joe Weider dies Cyprus agrees to bank levy as bailout clock ticks UK police probe death of Russian oligarch Berezovsky 'Significant progress' in EU, Cyprus bailout talks China's Xi warns against external interference Business More Business » Cyprus agrees to bank levy as bailout clock ticks Cyprus has agreed to a contentious one-off levy on large bank deposits, in a dramatic about-face as the country races to seal a last-minute bailout deal to avert financial collapse. More » Quigley defends criticism over NBN rollout Consumer group endorses bypassing online geo-blocks Banks: The bigger they are, the slower they grow Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack Politics More Politics » Napthine won't confirm extra tornado assistance Victorian Premier Denis Napthine has refused to confirm if his Government will offer financial assistance to people whose homes were destroyed by tornadoes last week. More » Albanese rejects calls to quit ministry over spill China's Xi warns against external interference Thai camp blaze kills 35 Myanmar refugees Qld Opposition questions sacking of health official Sport More Sport » Clarke confident of making Ashes Australia captain Michael Clarke says it is unlikely his back and hamstring issues will keep him out of the Ashes tour. More » Reds 'heading in right direction' Titans cling on to clip Sea Eagles Freo flips script on Eagles Murray bounces Tomic in Miami Rain helps Tigers stay in command Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack By technology reporter Jake Sturmer A senior security analyst says the major hacking attack which paralysed several South Korean banks and TV broadcasters this week could happen in Australia. More » Turnbull accuses NBN Co of playing politics Satellite maps oldest light in the universe Korean cyber attack came from China-based IP NBN rollout to fall well short of initial target Environment More Environment » NSW denies plan of paying to avoid water restrictions The New South Wales Government says reports that it is planning to let richer people pay to avoid water restrictions are "irresponsible lies". More » 'Kimberley Ark' gene bank to save species from toad plague Fallout in China over delegates' pollution revolt Water use restricted in NZ's parched capital Ammonia vapour leaks from Orica plant 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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