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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 08 Jun, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » UN launches record Syria aid appeal The United Nations has launched its largest-ever appeal for humanitarian aid to support those caught up in the Syrian conflict. The organisation expects 10 million people, or half of Syria's population, will need assistance by the end of 2013. The UN is calling on member nations to increase their financial contributions in order to raise over $5 billion. More » Obama defends US surveillance programs Anna Bligh reveals she has cancer Scientists reveal bionic eye prototype French Open: Rafael Nadal outlasts Novak Djokovic in epic semi as David Ferrer ends Jo-Wilfried Tsonga's march More Analysis » There's nothing nostalgic about a budget A lot of the debate in Australia reflects concern about our future and how budgetary pressures are likely to evolve. The backdrop of the discussion is a profile of the predicted population in 40 years, what that means for expenditure and how we should be preparing for that outcome. But no-one ever looks back 40 years and suggests anything the McMahon government did could possibly have much effect today, so why do we now try to plan our budgets with such long-run projections? More » Compulsory electoral funding steers politics away from the people National security bidding war and the quest for votes In the dark on internet security Rum Corps roots on show in NSW casino wars Baz Luhrmann is our Jay Gatsby. Will we love him for it? The elite aversion to the 'great unwashed' Tax competition? Bring. It. On. Once in a blue moon, NSW wins State of Origin. Is this our year? Manning trial shines light on a culture of secrecy Just In More Just In » BHP sells off stake in $45 billion Browse gas project BHP Billiton has signed off on the sale of its stake in the $45 billion Browse gas project in Western Australia. More » Nadal, Ferrer set up all Spanish French Open final Obama defends US surveillance programs US jobs growth fuels expectation of Fed stimulus reduction North Korea restores military hotline with South UN launches record Syria aid appeal Scientists reveal bionic eye prototype Tradesman alleges asbestos breaches at NBN site Lab slow to report legionnaires' result to Qld Health Cambodia outlaws denial of Khmer Rouge atrocities World More World » Nadal, Ferrer set up all Spanish French Open final Rafael Nadal moved closer to an eighth French Open title after beating Novak Djokovic in a titanic five-set semi-final. More » Obama defends US surveillance programs US jobs growth fuels expectation of Fed stimulus reduction North Korea restores military hotline with South UN launches record Syria aid appeal Cambodia outlaws denial of Khmer Rouge atrocities Business More Business » Major players 'on same page' over car industry's future The Federal Government and car industry chiefs have pledged to continue working together to guarantee the survival of Australia's automotive sector. Ford announced last month it would cease production at its Victorian vehicle-making plants in 2016, sparking concern about the future of the car components industry. Prime Minister Julia Gillard told representatives from Ford, Holden and Toyota, as well as components suppliers, the Victorian Government and the ACTU that industry skills base must be maintained. More » Volkswagen offers free check for car owners US jobs growth fuels expectation of Fed stimulus reduction Newcrest to reduce staff in cost cutting drive Construction in decline for three straight years ASIC appeal sees insider trader jailed Politics More Politics » UN demands action to stop sorcery-related violence The United Nations is calling for immediate action to protect women in Melanesian countries from sorcery-related violence. More » Rudd hits campaign trail with 99 days to go Israel says Syrian rebels briefly take key crossing Rudd denies being to blame for Labor polling Trains on new Sydney line to be driverless Sport More Sport » Nadal, Ferrer set up all Spanish French Open final Rafael Nadal moved closer to an eighth French Open title after beating Novak Djokovic in a titanic five-set semi-final. More » Hayne injured as Roosters roll Eels Comeback Bombers steal win from Blues Cooper not holding his breath about Wallabies call-up Clarke ruled out of Champions Trophy opener White injured in Brumbies' victory over Rebels Science and Technology More Science and Technology » First long-tailed monkey is oldest-ever primate: scientists Palaeontologists say they have discovered the fossilised remains of a tiny tree-dwelling creature that lived around 55 million years ago, making it the oldest primate ever found. More » Tech giants sued for podcasting patent breach Call for independent audit of all future asbestos-related pits CSIRO scientists develop stem cell safety test Climate researchers awed by pristine Queensland lake Environment More Environment » Doubt over validity of wind turbine related diseases By Sarah Clarke and Sophie Scott A leading Australian academic says there is no credible evidence to support the theory that wind turbines cause disease. 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