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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 10 Jul, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Murdoch recalled to face British MPs over secret recording Media tycoon Rupert Murdoch has been recalled to face more questioning by British MPs after he was secretly recorded criticising the police investigation into alleged phone hacking and bribery by his journalists. In the tape, in which Murdoch is heard speaking to staff at his best-selling Sun tabloid, he says it had been common practice for decades for journalists to pay police for stories - contradicting his public denials of any such practice. "It's a disgrace. Here we are, two years later, and the cops are totally incompetent," he says on the tape. "We're talking about payments for news tips from cops: that's been going on a hundred years." News Corporation has confirmed Murdoch will return to London to face fresh questioning over the recording and a spokesman says he looks forward to "clearing up any misconceptions". 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More » WikiLeaks denies Snowden has accepted asylum in Venezuela Chelsea sign Australia goalkeeper Schwarzer China accused of shooting monks on Dalai Lama's birthday Nelson Mandela 'critical but stable' in hospital Egypt names interim PM amid continuing tensions Business More Business » NAB tipping August interest rate cut By Alicia Barry and Justine Parker The National Australia Bank has moved its forecast for interest rate cuts forward after the bank's business conditions survey hit a four-year low. More » Greece secures bailout deal worth $9.5 billion Local market rallies to one-month high Manufacturing Minister worried for Holden's future Services industry adapts to end of mining boom Telstra to cut 260 back-office jobs, some sent offshore Politics More Politics » Rudd holds talks with new Chinese president By China correspondent Stephen McDonell Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has spoken for the first time with Xi Jinping, the new president of China. More » 50 years on, Yirrkala celebrates legacy of bark petitions Australian refused transfer out of Bulgarian prison US considers speeding up Afghan exit: report Rudd won't overturn Peris preselection in favour of Crossin Sport More Sport » Clarke happy to accept underdog tag Australia captain says he is more than happy to accept his team are underdogs going into the first Ashes Test. More » Kittel wins 10th stage as Cav escapes crash blame Chelsea sign Australia goalkeeper Schwarzer Personal problems leave O'Brien's future uncertain F1 crack down on pitlane safety after cameraman incident Gallen needs to run by Friday to prove fitness for Origin decider Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Solar-powered aircraft touches down in New York City An aeroplane powered entirely by the sun has touched down in New York City, completing the final leg of an epic two-month journey across the United States. More » NBN rollout targets are being met, says Albanese Father of the mouse dies aged 88 Scientists monitor killer whales after beaching Antibiotic to fight drug-resistant bacteria shows promise Environment More Environment » Australia starts wrapping up whaling case at International Court of Justice By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus strongly criticised Japan's defence of its whaling program as he wrapped up Australia's case at the International Court of Justice in The Hague. More » Coalition relaunches Green Army but with less funding Scientists monitor killer whales after beaching Bird enthusiast presents photos of elusive night parrot Rare sight: blue marlin washes up in SA About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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