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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 27 Mar, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Socceroos drop to third in qualifying group A Brett Holman bullet rescued a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw for Australia against Oman, but a shock win by Jordan over Japan has the Socceroos under pressure. More » Victoria Police officers warned over bikie infiltration Mental health warning for life post-Afghanistan Italian court orders Knox to face murder retrial Bank of Cyprus rejects chairman's resignation Sub-zero spring sows chaos across Europe, US More Analysis » Afghanistan: easy to enter, hard to leave After more than a decade of military engagement, Australia is beginning the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan. But while pockets of the country are certainly far more secure than they have been, there is real concern about the Taliban quickly filling the security vacuum left behind. As "historic" and "significant" as Australia's announcement may be, it almost certainly won't be the end of the country's commitment to Afghanistan. More » With fewer distractions, Labor can sell its merits Anything you don't say may be used against you O’Farrell takes a swipe at would-be plotters Labor's reformists have been banished Epileptics shouldn't have to fear stigma Though this be madness: daggers drawn as Labor fights for unity $21 billion: The cost of upgrading the Coalition's NBN alternative to FTTP Are you afraid of chemicals? Is charm enough to keep Cameron in power? Just In More Just In » ACTU wants $30 dollar rise to minimum wage By Naomi Woodley and staff The Australian Council of Trade Unions is pushing for a $30 a week increase to the minimum wage. More » New-look Climate Change Department: What's ahead? Victoria Police officers warned over bikie infiltration Prank DJs won't appear at inquest into nurse's death Sub-zero spring sows chaos across Europe, US US Supreme Court justices express caution on same-sex marriage Garrett defends school funding negotiations Congo 'Terminator' denies guilt at ICC Death toll hits 40 as Myanmar unrest spreads Bank of Cyprus rejects chairman's resignation World More World » Prank DJs won't appear at inquest into nurse's death The two Australian radio presenters who impersonated the Royal family in a prank call to a London hospital won't have to appear at an inquest into the death of a nurse who took the call. More » Sub-zero spring sows chaos across Europe, US US Supreme Court justices express caution on same-sex marriage Congo 'Terminator' denies guilt at ICC Death toll hits 40 as Myanmar unrest spreads Bank of Cyprus rejects chairman's resignation Business More Business » Bank of Cyprus rejects chairman's resignation The Bank of Cyprus has refused to accept the resignation of its chairman and four other board members as the island state continues to be gripped by confusion over its 10 billion-euro bailout. More » Super industry 'sucking off the public teat' Australia warned of future China crisis double whammy Local market wobbles on Cyprus jitters Yahoo makes British-Australian teen a millionaire Politics More Politics » Garrett defends school funding negotiations Federal Education Minister Peter Garrett defends the Government's approach to negotiating with the states over its national school funding plan. More » Bank of Cyprus rejects chairman's resignation Gillard pressures states over Gonski reform Behaviour protocols part of asylum policy: Morrison Xavier College abuse victim pushes for $6b lawsuit Sport More Sport » Socceroos drop to third in qualifying group A Brett Holman bullet rescued a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw for Australia against Oman, but a shock win by Jordan over Japan has the Socceroos under pressure. More » Tigers take Ponting to first Shield title Hasler unleashes Barba on Bunnies Clarke in cotton wool for 10 weeks Gill not upset about Smith's Test hopes Arthur praises Australian team harmony Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Northern blizzards linked to Arctic sea ice decline Massive snow storms in the northern hemisphere are linked to shrinking Arctic sea ice levels, scientists say. More » Australian banks 'not immune' to hack attack Turnbull accuses NBN Co of playing politics Satellite maps oldest light in the universe Korean cyber attack came from China-based IP Environment More Environment » New-look Climate Change Department: What's ahead? By environment reporter Sarah Clarke After last week's spill that never happened and in a week described by the Prime Minister as "appalling", it was on the cards that those who stuck by Julia Gillard would be rewarded. More » Northern blizzards linked to Arctic sea ice decline Perception of carbon tax hits more than hip pocket NSW denies plan of paying to avoid water restrictions 'Kimberley Ark' gene bank to save species from toad plague 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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