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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 15 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Hundreds killed in Egypt after police storm protest camps More than 200 people are confirmed to have been killed across Egypt after security forces attacked protesters in the capital Cairo, in violence that has drawn worldwide condemnation. US secretary of state John Kerry said "the world is watching" after a day-long assault was launched on supporters of ousted president Mohammed Morsi. The pro-Morsi Muslim Brotherhood says more than 2,000 people have died in the "massacre" while the Health Ministry put the number of dead across Egypt at 278. Curfews are in place across Egypt and the military-backed government has declared a state of emergency. More » Climate Institute finds $4 billion hole in Coalition's direct action policy Bradley Manning tells court martial his is sorry "for hurting US" Rudd heads to Darwin on campaign trail Sailors killed as submarine explodes in Mumbai Former AFL official Adrian Anderson wants hearing into Bombers charges made public More Analysis » Our future just a footnote in this trivialised election Despite the growth of a wonkish niche in the serious media, fatuous trivia and distorted polemic still trumps discussion of the big issues. Take this week as an example: Rudd allegedly cheats with notes in a debate, but it turns out Tony is not the suppository of all wisdom, while Kevin Rudd's son smokes a cigar, and dammit, you've got sex appeal, you minx. Oh, and homosexuality? It's just a phase you're going through. Somewhere in there the Pre-Election Fiscal Outlook hinted broadly that the federal budget was anything but sexy - in fact, it is closer to suppository, if truth be told. More » Patrolling the short hop from PNG to Australia A daggy dad-off with less amusing undercurrents Power deals hang in the balance Set debates free from the party machine constraints What do we lose if the car industry is allowed to fail? PEFO a work of pure fantasy Time to add meat to the policy bones Why Adam Bandt and Melbourne are unique Debate, leadership and wisdom Just In More Just In » Egypt since Mohammed Morsi was ousted: timeline Key developments in Egypt since the army ousted president Mohammed Morsi six weeks ago. More » Have your say: asylum seeker debate New round of Israeli and Palestinian peace talks kick off Climate Institute finds $4 billion hole in Coalition policy Bradley Manning tells court martial his is sorry "for hurting US" Hundreds killed in Egypt after police storm protest camps Australian scientists to study genetic link to male infertility Rudd heads to Darwin on campaign trail Castro praises North Korea for Cold War arms aid Workers at world's biggest copper mine down tools World More World » New round of Israeli and Palestinian peace talks kick off Israeli and Palestinian representatives in Jerusalem opened a new round of direct peace talks in Jerusalem after a three-year break. More » Bradley Manning tells court martial his is sorry "for hurting US" Hundreds killed in Egypt after police storm protest camps Workers at world's biggest copper mine down tools Two dead in crash of UPS cargo jet in Alabama Syria exempts reservists from loan payments to aid morale Business More Business » Share market flat after retail sector gains offset mining losses By business reporter Justine Parker The share market has closed flat after wavering through the session, as losses in mining stocks and the Commonwealth Bank were offset by gains in retail stocks. More » CBA announces record $7.67b profit Consumer confidence rises Leighton earnings jump Iron ore prices rise to highest level in five months as Chinese steel makers re-stock Court case begins over disputed coal mine Politics More Politics » Climate Institute finds $4 billion hole in Coalition policy By Monique Ross The Climate Institute says the Coalition would need to spend an extra $4 billion under its direct action plan to meet Australia's pledge to cut carbon emissions by 5 per cent by 2020. More » Rudd heads to Darwin on campaign trail 'Face-to-face' discussions prove PNG deal a deterrent: Burke Abbott denies saying gay marriage is 'fashion of the moment' Rudd rules out minority government deal Sport More Sport » Anderson calls for public hearing into Bombers saga Former AFL official Adrian Anderson wants the hearing into the Bombers' supplement saga to be public and transparent. More » Rusty McCaw returns as All Blacks captain Rory McIlroy to play in the Australian Open Waugh says selectors should persist with top six Tallent grabs first Aussie medal in Moscow Boomers hit back to take down Tall Blacks Science and Technology More Science and Technology » North Korea unveils 'homemade' smartphone North Korea has unveiled what it says is its first domestically produced smartphone, although industry analysts say the "Arirang" is likely made in China. More » NZ jetpack given green light for take-off Suspended cancer trial prompts call for research integrity body Entrepreneur unveils plans for 1,200kph transport system Trials of cancer drug suspended over data concerns Environment More Environment » Climate Institute finds $4 billion hole in Coalition policy By Monique Ross The Climate Institute says the Coalition would need to spend an extra $4 billion under its direct action plan to meet Australia's pledge to cut carbon emissions by 5 per cent by 2020. 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