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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 23 Apr, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Canada 'thwarts Al Qaeda plot' to blow up train Canadian police say they have arrested two people and charged them with trying to carry out an Al Qaeda-backed terrorist attack against a cross-border passenger train. More » Boston bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev charged Labor fails to gain traction in latest Newspoll Manhunt launched after sex offenders escape Australian population to top 23 million tonight Man United claims 20th English league title More Analysis » If Gonski fails, it's not the end of the world Prime Minister Julia Gillard's political lures for the forthcoming election, the Gonski reform and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), are looking less attractive day by day. It seems that the carbon tax will self-destruct and, regardless of the merits of Gonski, it will take Gonski with it. But if the Gonski reforms fail, this could actually be a blessing in disguise if the next attempt at nationwide reform gets started on a more sound footing. More » Gillard's dream education reform appears out of reach The Regional Prince bows out of Canberra Debt dilemma: the end of growth? Good economics or not, auto subsidies should stay It's not too late for Gillard to support gay marriage A harsh reminder that terrorism hasn't been defeated A fallen superpower distracts itself with the past Emerging veto players threaten our political flexibility Gonski funding is an offer too good to refuse Just In More Just In » Woodstock folk hero Richie Havens dies Veteran US musician Richie Havens, whose distinctive guitar and singing style made him one of the highlights of the 1969 Woodstock festival, has died at the age of 72. More » Pair driven to hospital with gunshot wounds EU lifts sanctions on Myanmar Up to 500 slaughtered in Syrian town: activists Labor fails to gain traction in latest Newspoll 'Dark day' for Godolphin racing after dope tests Man United claims 20th English league title Australian population to top 23 million tonight Designer labels buy up Aussie croc farms Canada 'thwarts Al Qaeda plot' to blow up train World More World » Woodstock folk hero Richie Havens dies Veteran US musician Richie Havens, whose distinctive guitar and singing style made him one of the highlights of the 1969 Woodstock festival, has died at the age of 72. More » EU lifts sanctions on Myanmar Up to 500 slaughtered in Syrian town: activists 'Dark day' for Godolphin racing after dope tests Man United claims 20th English league title Canada 'thwarts Al Qaeda plot' to blow up train Business More Business » Housing swap on for young and old By online business reporter Michael Janda As the children of baby boomers start having babies of their own, a report forecasts that they are about to swap homes with their parents. More » Motorists enjoy steep petrol price falls Gap between best and worst state economies widens Economists predict multi-billion-dollar deficit Falling gold price forces industry rethink Market starts week with broad gains Politics More Politics » Labor fails to gain traction in latest Newspoll The Labor Government's announcement of its billion-dollar plans to reform education has not translated into any change in the latest Newspoll. More » Voters quiz Gillard about economy, foster care Mining boom causing housing crisis in WA Abbott plays down talk of Howard as G-G Federal MPs check out lack of Pilbara defences Sport More Sport » Man United claims 20th English league title Manchester United has won its 20th English league title after a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford. More » Biochemist helped players 'avoid long-term damage' 'Dark day' for Godolphin racing after dope tests Titans welcome Taylor back into fold Cats' Menzel suffers more ACL woes Reds dismiss reports of Ioane's departure Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronomers find most Earth-like planets yet Astronomers searching for life say they have found planets which are the most Earth-like candidates yet. More » CSIRO looks set to cut 200 jobs Iron Age warriors point to glories of Gaul IT pricing inquiry fails to impress Coalition expects Telstra to hand over copper network Environment More Environment » Unspoilt stretch of Murray-Darling to be conserved By Lucy McNally The last untouched part of the Murray-Darling River system has been protected, after graziers sold the land to a conservation group. More » Mystery over dog and pig deaths in China Carbon offset companies face uncertain future Mass dolphin deaths under investigation Antarctic ice melting 10 times faster than 600 years ago 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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