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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 27 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » US says Syrian chemical attack 'undeniable' as inspectors shot at US secretary of state John Kerry says evidence of a massive deadly chemical attack in Syria is "undeniable" and accused the regime of trying to cover it up, signalling the US is edging closer to a possible military response. Mr Kerry said president Barack Obama "believes there must be accountability for those who would use the world's most heinous weapons against the world's most vulnerable people". Mr Kerry spoke after UN chemical weapons experts interviewed and took blood samples from victims of last week's apparent attack in Damascus, after the inspectors themselves survived sniper fire that hit their convoy. "What we saw in Syria last week should shock the conscience of the world; it defies any code of morality," Mr Kerry said. More » Election live: PM announces rethink on naval bases Abbott to pledge compensation for September 11 victims Dramatic ending to Bo Xilai's trial Five new JD Salinger books to be published, documentary claims US Open: Bernard Tomic survives five-set US Open first-round match against Spain's Albert Ramos More Analysis » Can we blame politicians for being risk averse? The all-time record holder for writing the book on how to run Australia was Fightback. The entire policies and costings were released months before the 1993 election. But the Fightback campaign was the subject of every known form of scare campaign by the media, Labor and the unions, and was eventually brought down. It is a pity the Fightback experience has been an aberration rather than the accepted approach. But don't hold your breath - "disciplined" campaigns will be with us for a long time yet. More » Rudd's 3am moment on national security Safety first: the mantra for the modern campaigner Climate change looms as challenge for all parties The politics of low expectations    Abbott and co can't ignore climate change forever Zombie issues: Labor's baggage that just won't die Coalition launch steps up attack in the trust wars Syrian crisis interrupts election campaign A harbinger of conservative battles to come Just In More Just In » Researchers say redhead gene discovery explains higher melanoma risk By Jesse Dorsett Qld scientists discover a gene variation that explains why redheads are more likely to develop the world's most deadly skin cancer, melanoma. More » Palestinians say Mid East peace talks cancelled after West Bank shooting Sex drive-in aims to take prostitution off Zurich's streets Election live: PM announces rethink on naval bases Five new JD Salinger books to be published, documentary claims Tomic survives five-set US Open first-round match US says Syrian chemical attack 'undeniable' as inspectors shot at Abbott to pledge compensation for September 11 victims Rudd plans to move naval facilities to Qld, angering NSW Premier Drug users being trained to inject life-saving medication World More World » Palestinians say Mid East peace talks cancelled after West Bank shooting The shooting deaths of three Palestinians at a West Bank refugee camp has angered Palestinian officials involved in peace talks with Israel. More » Sex drive-in aims to take prostitution off Zurich's streets Five new JD Salinger books to be published, documentary claims US says Syrian chemical attack 'undeniable' as inspectors shot at Snipers shoot at UN chemical weapons team near Damascus Lawyer for Nauru asylum seekers expects Australian legal support Business More Business » Extended interview with Andrew Mackenzie Michael Rowland Watch the extended interview with Andrew Mackenzie from BHP Billiton. More » Low rates drive investors into property rush Workplace battle looms at Glencore coal mine Food, banking sectors boost local share market Caltex profit rises despite falling fuel sales Boart Longyear says falling demand behind big loss Politics More Politics » Election live: PM announces rethink on naval bases Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will use a speech at the Lowy Institute this morning to flag plans to close Sydney's Garden Island naval base and relocate the facilities to Queensland. New South Wales Premier Barry O'Farrell is already up in arms about the proposal, which he says has more to do with shoring up marginal seats north of the border than with Australia's security. In other news, Tony Abbott will today promise legislation ensuring victims of terrorism dating as far back as the September 11 attacks can claim compensation. More » Abbott to pledge compensation for September 11 victims Rudd plans to move naval facilities to Qld, angering NSW Premier Snipers shoot at UN chemical weapons team near Damascus Indonesia expert says Coalition boat buy-back plan offensive Sport More Sport » Tomic survives five-set US Open first-round match Bernard Tomic has survived an epic five-set match against Spain's Albert Ramos to progress to the second round of the US Open. More » Broad accepts Lehmann apology No resolution yet in Bombers-AFL Commission talks Sharks shock Roosters with first-half blitz Jude Bolton announces retirement Snowden faces up to nine weeks suspension for shoulder charge Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Microsoft boss Ballmer to retire within 12 months Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has announced he will retire within 12 months, sparking a spike in shares and speculation over new boss. More » North Korea unveils 'homemade' smartphone 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 Environment More Environment » Your say: Foreign ownership and CSG Curated by ABC staff A majority of Australians want greater restrictions on the foreign ownership of agricultural land and are against easing restrictions on coal seam gas. We asked what you think. 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