ABC NewsMail - Morning Edition

NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 23 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » UN wants to inspect suspected Syrian chemical attack site The United Nations has formally asked the Syrian government to grant its inspection team immediate access to the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack near the capital Damascus.  Syria's opposition National Coalition says more than 1,300 people were killed by poisonous gases in rebel-held areas south-west of the capital on Wednesday. Footage distributed by activists showing unconscious children, people foaming at the mouth and doctors apparently giving them oxygen to help them breathe has triggered revulsion around the world. UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has asked for access to the site "without delay". More » Coalition facing $30b budget shortfall: economist Election live blog: End of week three Jailed US soldier Bradley Manning says he is a woman Researchers studying whether fish fats reduce criminal behaviour Steve Smith century steers Australia to dominant position at The Oval More Analysis » It's the cuts, stupid, not the costings The Broncos Leagues Club can take the credit for finally kick-starting a lacklustre 2013 federal election campaign. For the Prime Minister, it was an opportunity to recast the campaign around the Opposition Leader's ill-considered parental leave scheme, and to work that issue into the more critical question of Coalition spending cuts to come. The questions of where Tony Abbott's axe will fall and who will be hurt the most are far more powerful than distractions about the GST and costings. More » The market for votes in Batemans Bay The slum landlord of the Pacific Rim The uncertain future of public broadcasting Last man standing: Demetriou versus Hird The cost of living furphy Coalition preferences against political extremism Debate Round 2 breathes life into leaders' dialogue Rudd's 2010 animus is still hurting Labor Censorship or sensibility: Can the vagina go public? Just In More Just In » Vote Compass: Australians want restrictions on foreign ownership, CSG A majority of Australians support restrictions on the foreign ownership of Australian farmland and on coal seam gas exploration, Vote Compass data suggests. More » Researchers studying whether fish fats reduce criminal behaviour $370m worth of cocaine found on yacht bound for Australia Vote Compass: Australians back limits on foreign ownership, CSG Investigation continues into Sunshine Coast double murder, police shooting Election live blog: End of week three Australia coach Lehmann fined for Broad blast UN wants to inspect suspected Syrian chemical attack site Coalition facing $30b budget shortfall: economist Steve Smith dominates England on day two World More World » UN wants to inspect suspected Syrian chemical attack site The United Nations has formally asked the Syrian government to grant its inspection team immediate access to the site of a suspected chemical weapons attack near the capital Damascus.  Syria's opposition National Coalition says more than 1,300 people were killed by poisonous gases in rebel-held areas south-west of the capital on Wednesday. Footage distributed by activists showing unconscious children, people foaming at the mouth and doctors apparently giving them oxygen to help them breathe has triggered revulsion around the world. UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon has asked for access to the site "without delay". More » Steve Smith dominates England on day two Jailed US soldier Bradley Manning says he is a woman Deposed Egypt president Mubarak released from jail Mugabe slams 'vile' Western nations in inauguration address China's Bo Xilai pleads innocence as trial begins Business More Business » FMG reports 12 per cent increase in full-year profit Kathryn Diss Fortescue Metals Group has boosted its net profit by 12 per cent in the past financial year on the back of increased production and cost cuts. More » Fairfax narrows loss to $16.4 million Australia urged to cap low-deposit mortgages Profit rises for operator of the Australian share market Global markets fall after release of US Fed minutes Politics More Politics » Election live blog: End of week three Tony Abbott will announce more details of his border protection policy today as the election campaign's third week draws to a close. Prime Minister Kevin Rudd is expected to tour at least four marginal seats in western Sydney as he announces another round of small business sweeteners today. Meanwhile the Opposition has rejected an independent analysis which says it is facing a $30 billion funding shortfall. More » Coalition facing $30b budget shortfall: economist Mugabe slams 'vile' Western nations in inauguration address China's Bo Xilai pleads innocence as trial begins France says force needed if Syrian chemical attack claims prove true Sport More Sport » Steve Smith dominates England on day two By Matthew Grimson Steve Smith's first Test century helped Australia reach 9 for 492 declared on a rain-affected day two of the fifth Ashes Test, with England's openers unbeaten at stumps on 0 for 32. More » Australia coach Lehmann fined for Broad blast AFL presidents back league's stance McKenzie keeps faith in rookies Toomua and Mogg Beale confirms one-year deal with Waratahs Ferguson hits out at Furner axing claims 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 » Sea anemones bleaching on large scale By Stephanie Smail An international research team warns that sea anemones are bleaching on a large scale and the fish that live in them could be at risk too. More » Scientists 95pc certain humans cause global warming: draft report Toxic water leaks discovered at Fukushima nuclear plant Federal laws 'fail to protect' threatened species CSG mining generates political heat in Gunnedah 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2013 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters