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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 27 May, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Pell to give evidence to child sex abuse inquiry Victorian Premier Denis Napthine says the Catholic Archbishop of Sydney George Pell needs to be open, apologetic, and frank when he appears before a parliamentary committee today. Cardinal Pell will give evidence to the Victorian parliamentary inquiry into the sexual abuse of children by members of non-government organisations this afternoon. Mr Napthine says the former Archbishop of Melbourne needs to be "fully apologetic" and "absolutely sorry" about what has occurred in the Catholic Church. More » Woolwich attacker held over terror links in 2010 Gillard declines to confirm political future after election Hezbollah's Beirut heartland hit as Syria war rages on Lesbian romance wins Palme d'Or at Cannes More Analysis » Has the news cycle killed soaring political oratory? We might as well admit it: the death of the great political speech is nigh. Part of the impact of the great political speech was that it delivered, in one intense hit, an idea that was new, and fully formed. But what leader has this luxury now, in an age of relentless interrogation? The peck-peck-peck of the media cycle obliges any politician with any thought at all in his or her head to cough it up straight away, to fill our yawning broadcast schedules and hourly front-page. More » Hazel Hawke: from the heart In politics things change, things stay the same Contrast and compare paid parental leave China: it's time to get some perspective Brakes on manufacturing as Ford pulls out It's time to put the brake on corporate welfare Politifact underestimates the power of engagement Curtain comes down on ICAC's public spectacle Ditch the switch: why Rudd is wrong on gay marriage Just In More Just In » India vows revenge for Maoist massacre By South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards, wires India's government vows retribution after Maoists massacre political workers in a remote tribal area. More » ANZ, Crown casino to shed staff Gillard declines to confirm political future after election Clashes mar end of anti-gay marriage march in Paris Lesbian romance wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Nibali wins Giro, Cadel comes third Pell to give evidence to child sex abuse inquiry Hezbollah's Beirut heartland hit as Syria war rages on Researchers uncover way to boost Australia's global internet links Woolwich attacker held over terror links in 2010 World More World » India vows revenge for Maoist massacre By South Asia correspondent Michael Edwards, wires India's government vows retribution after Maoists massacre political workers in a remote tribal area. More » Clashes mar end of anti-gay marriage march in Paris Lesbian romance wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Hezbollah's Beirut heartland hit as Syria war rages on Woolwich attacker held over terror links in 2010 Syria to attend Geneva peace conference Business More Business » Tougher standards to fight corruption in the resources industry By resources reporter Sue Lannin More of the world's governments have signed up to measures designed to reduce corruption in the global resources industry. More » Ford closure highlights fragility of smaller Australian companies Mining malfunctions in Mozambique Indonesia's central bank chief urges country's banks to compete overseas Packer's Crown sells out of Echo Politics More Politics » Gillard declines to confirm political future after election PM Julia Gillard won't say if she will stay on in politics if Labor loses this year's federal election. More » Pell to give evidence to child sex abuse inquiry Tougher standards to fight corruption in the resources industry Nationals win Northern Tablelands by-election LNP picks O'Sullivan to replace Joyce in Senate Sport More Sport » Maloney, Ferguson to make Origin debuts James Maloney and Blake Ferguson have won selection in New South Wales' starting line-up for State of Origin I in Sydney. More » Nibali wins Giro, Cadel comes third Hewitt backs troubled Tomic to thrive in adversity Headaches for Maroons ahead of Origin I Rosberg makes history winning Monaco Grand Prix Kangaroos choke against Crows Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Researchers uncover way to boost Australia's global internet links By science and technology correspondent Jake Sturmer American scientists have discovered a way to dramatically increase the speed of Australia's internet links with the world. More » Ecuador satellite hits Soviet-era space junk New flu vaccine may mean just one jab New grant to fund MS trials, research It is rocket science, as SA firm expands operation Environment More Environment » Global warming could be slower than first thought: report By environment reporter Sarah Clarke and Katie Hamann A new report says the planet may be warming slower in the short-term than had been previously projected. More » 'Overwhelming' consensus for manmade warming: review Vital coastal carbon capture systems under threat BP pushes ahead with Bight oil search Carbon pollution hits highest point in 3 million years 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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