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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 31 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bradley Manning guilty of espionage, not guilty of aiding enemy By North America correspondent Jane Cowan, wires US soldier Bradley Manning has been acquitted of aiding the enemy but found guilty of espionage for orchestrating the biggest leak of classified material in US history. The decision to find Manning not guilty of the most serious charge has been called a "striking rebuke to military prosecutors", who had argued that giving classified documents to WikiLeaks was akin to aiding Al Qaeda because terrorists could read the internet. But the 25-year-old former army intelligence analyst could still spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of most of the other charges he faced, including multiple counts of espionage. More » Immigration says first transfer of asylum seekers under PNG plan delayed ICAC to deliver findings into Macdonald, Obeid Bombmaker accused charged over explosion that injured Ipswich teenager in May Spain train driver speeding and on the phone: black boxes Essendon Bombers dismiss fresh allegation about 2012 supplement program More Analysis » Australia's absurd interest rates debate The "lower is always better" line on interest rates which sits under every economic statement in Australia ignores the fact that monetary policy is reaching a historic point. Once the cash rate becomes negative in real terms, the RBA starts to run out of monetary-policy power. With both sides of politics seemingly set on the path of cutting back on spending and returning to surplus as soon as possible, we might find ourselves in a situation where the only economic weapon being used is less Magnum .45 and more pop-gun. More » Federal control creeping into our councils Politicians are powerless over Australia's economy Risking it all to expose gang violence Federal government has no place in the classroom A call to arms on climate change Abbott's asylum plan at odds with ADF purpose One woman's worth: society's double standard Labor's economics won't win the election A better way to prevent asylum tragedy Just In More Just In » Mugabe vows to 'surrender' if he loses Zimbabwe vote By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe says he will quit after 33 years in power if he loses the country's election, as rivals claimed they had evidence of vote-rigging. Voters go to the polls today with heavily armed riot police deployed in potential flashpoints across the capital Harare. Mr Mugabe's party is accused of doctoring the roll for this election, while prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai's finance minister is in turn being blamed for failing to release funds to allow it to be revised. More » Shree Minerals' Tarkine mine gets nod from Environment Minister 1,600 pizza delivery drivers get back pay Texts reveal Essendon coach James Hird supported supplements program US military to lead Barrier Reef bombs salvage Spain train driver speeding and on the phone: black boxes SA to extend synthetic drugs ban Accused bombmaker charged over explosion that injured Ipswich teenager New DRS to be trialled in third Ashes Test Israeli, Palestinian negotiators seek peace deal in nine months World More World » Mugabe vows to 'surrender' if he loses Zimbabwe vote By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe says he will quit after 33 years in power if he loses the country's election, as rivals claimed they had evidence of vote-rigging. Voters go to the polls today with heavily armed riot police deployed in potential flashpoints across the capital Harare. Mr Mugabe's party is accused of doctoring the roll for this election, while prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai's finance minister is in turn being blamed for failing to release funds to allow it to be revised. More » Spain train driver speeding and on the phone: black boxes New DRS to be trialled in third Ashes Test Israeli, Palestinian negotiators seek peace deal in nine months Bradley Manning: troubled hacker or courageous whistleblower? Bradley Manning guilty of espionage, not guilty of aiding enemy Business More Business » RBA governor signals room for rate cut By Justine Parker and Pat McGrath The head of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Glenn Stevens, has left the door open for an interest rate cut next week, as he chastised the Federal Government for policy inconsistency. More » Home construction figures fall for second month Woolworths rebuffs fuel concerns Woolworths records increase in full-year sales Market flat after door left open for rate cut Politics More Politics » Mugabe vows to 'surrender' if he loses Zimbabwe vote By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe says he will quit after 33 years in power if he loses the country's election, as rivals claimed they had evidence of vote-rigging. Voters go to the polls today with heavily armed riot police deployed in potential flashpoints across the capital Harare. Mr Mugabe's party is accused of doctoring the roll for this election, while prime minister Morgan Tsvangirai's finance minister is in turn being blamed for failing to release funds to allow it to be revised. More » SA to extend synthetic drugs ban Milne accuses Labor, Coalition of asylum policy 'one-upmanship' Coalition accused of conflict of interest over Nauru policy Middle East peace process resumes for first time in three years Sport More Sport » Texts reveal Essendon coach James Hird supported supplements program By Caro Meldurm-Hanna New claims have emerged that Essendon coach James Hird had a key role in the club's 2012 supplement program. More » Seebohm takes silver in 100m backstroke Bombers dismiss 'black ops' allegation New DRS to be trialled in third Ashes Test Henry accuses Cowboys of leaks about his future Raiders overlook Ferguson for Storm clash Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Chattanooga steams ahead as America's first Gig City By North America correspondent Ben Knight One US city's unique approach to build the fastest internet network in the country is paying off. More » DNA breakthrough might crack illegal drugs fight Sex research pioneer Virginia Johnson dies Scientists demand research to pursue food bowl plan Lab test glitch blamed for Hendra virus vaccine setback Environment More Environment » Sailors, workers fight to clean up 'massive' Thai oil spill By South-East Asia correspondent Zoe Daniel, wires Thai sailors have joined the battle to clean up an oil spill which damaged a popular tourist beach on an island in the Gulf of Thailand. More » Halliburton to plead guilty to Gulf spill charges China will spend $300 billion tackling pollution Butler flies into Tarkine electoral and mining battleground Koalas face carnage as loggers harvest timber plantations 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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