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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 06 Apr, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » North Korea issues foreign embassy warning North Korea tells foreign embassies in Pyongyang to consider evacuating staff because it is unable to guarantee their safety in the event of conflict. More » Gillard to press China over Korea tensions Police seize 1.2m counterfeit DVDs Pope Francis urges decisive action against sex abuse Key data 'missing' at Bank of Cyprus Victory surge to knock Glory out More Analysis » From foreign policy novice to globetrotting diplomat While Julia Gillard may have been a foreign policy novice upon taking office, diplomacy has quickly become one of the few areas she retains a distinct advantage on. Her current trip to China represents her 25th overseas trip since becoming Prime Minister. And from the White Paper on the Asian Century to her personal appointment as a UN envoy on development aid, she has a lot to show for it. This will be a key electoral asset for Gillard heading towards September, particularly as she makes decisions around attending the G20 Summit and even the Pacific Islands Forum scheduled in the weeks leading up to the national poll. More » Corporate giving isn't about making business feel good Someone tell Australia that gay marriage is inevitable With the Y chromosome on the ropes, it's time to man up Spirit of the 'House of Farce' lives on Should welfare reform be rolled out across Queensland? Assange: journalist, activist, fugitive ... senator? Independent research is the answer to the CSG dilemma Facebook wants into your Home via your handset Insight isn't the main game in 24/7 punditry Just In More Just In » Key data 'missing' at Bank of Cyprus By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Investigators looking into the Cyprus financial collapse say key data about Greek bond purchases is missing from the country's biggest lender. More » North Korea issues foreign embassy warning Man hospitalised after being stabbed by son Pope Francis urges decisive action against sex abuse Strong quake hits near Russia-N Korea border 28 arrested in Hong Kong people-smuggling bust Bird flu threat forces closure of Shanghai market Victory surge to knock out Glory in extra time Police seize 1.2m counterfeit DVDs Depardieu snubs drink-driving hearing World More World » Key data 'missing' at Bank of Cyprus By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Investigators looking into the Cyprus financial collapse say key data about Greek bond purchases is missing from the country's biggest lender. More » North Korea issues foreign embassy warning Pope Francis urges decisive action against sex abuse Strong quake hits near Russia-N Korea border Bird flu threat forces closure of Shanghai market Depardieu snubs drink-driving hearing Business More Business » Government 'double dipping' on super tax Analysts warn that wealthy Australians will move their retirement savings overseas in response to the Federal Government's changes to the taxing of superannuation. More » Coalition MPs at odds on petroleum tax extension Leaked files expose global use of tax havens Gillard embarks on Chinese trade mission Stocks reverse despite Japan stimulus iiNet calls for evaluation of NBN policies Banksia investors to see more of their money Politics More Politics » Bird flu threat forces closure of Shanghai market Shanghai's local government has ordered all live poultry markets in the city to close after culling more than 20,000 birds in a bid to curb the spread of the H7N9 flu virus, which has killed six people across China. More » Gillard to press China over Korea tensions Coalition MPs at odds on petroleum tax extension Fishos left up creek in Finniss River tangle Tribal woman stands up to Taliban, runs for election Sport More Sport » Victory surge to knock out Glory in extra time Melbourne Victory are through to the A-League semi-finals after a 2-1 extra-time comeback win over Perth Glory at Docklands. More » Spirited Kings snatch draw on Brumbies turf Jack's super seven sink Saints Broncos down battered Titans Tomic wins but Matosevic falls short in Uzbekistan Roar not worried by training mishaps Science and Technology More Science and Technology » iiNet calls for evaluation of NBN policies By Lexi Metherell As the Coalition prepares to unveil its broadband policy, a key telecommunications company is calling for a thorough evaluation of the major parties' proposals. More » NBN wholesale agreement rejected by ACCC Scientists home in on mysterious dark matter A-League passes on early goal-line adoption Obama announces plan to map human brain Environment More Environment » Asbestos waste dumper gets suspended sentence The NSW Environment Minister wants a review into the judgment against a man who repeatedly dumped asbestos-laced material near homes. 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