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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 30 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » British MPs vote against military action in Syria Britain's MPs have voted against military intervention in Syria, despite prime minister David Cameron telling them they could not stand idle in the face of "one of the most abhorrent uses of chemical weapons in a century". Mr Cameron had made his case for military action against the Syrian government for a chemical weapons attack near Damascus last week which left hundreds dead. He said while he was convinced Bashar al-Assad's regime was behind the gas attack, there was no "100 per cent certainty" and MPs had to "make a judgment". But any proposed military action now appears to have been scuttled with Mr Cameron losing a vote 285-272. More » Rolf Harris charged with indecent assault of child Election live: sucked into 'black hole' Corruption watchdog's findings into Doyles Creek mining licence Third friend of Boston bombing suspect indicted Australia's Aaron Finch smashes 156 off 63 balls to give Australia a 39-run T20 win over England More Analysis » This is the calm before the political storm Those among us with a morbid desire to witness political train wrecks will have been disappointed by this election campaign so far, but there isn't long to wait now. That's because in the event of the most likely outcome, a comfortable Coalition victory, there will be plenty to slow down and stare at on either side of politics in the months ahead. Labor's internal hatreds have been percolating ever since the negotiated victory in 2010. After September 7, the lid will blow sky high. Meanwhile, Tony Abbott better watch his back too. More » Cats fans concerned about the political state of play Syria intervention: Obama's unpopular choices Can Matt Damon solve our refugee policy dilemma? Senate voting threatens more than our eyesight Intervention in Syria could have untold consequences Egypt and Pakistan: change in opposite directions A dicey future for gambling reform Reading isn't believing when it comes to newspapers Leaders' debate paints some pretty little pitches Just In More Just In » Indonesia top court rejects Bali death-row Briton's appeal Indonesia's top court has rejected the appeal of a British woman sentenced to death by firing squad for trafficking drugs into Bali. More » Labor stands by Coalition costings after Treasury, Finance rebuke Indonesian interest rates up as inflation set to hit 10 per cent NZ motorcyclists ride across DMZ between Koreas Finch sets T20 record in win over England Election live: sucked into 'black hole' Teen charged over Brisbane school stabbing Third friend of Boston bombing suspect indicted British MPs vote against military action in Syria England seals Ashes double World More World » Indonesia top court rejects Bali death-row Briton's appeal Indonesia's top court has rejected the appeal of a British woman sentenced to death by firing squad for trafficking drugs into Bali. More » Indonesian interest rates up as inflation set to hit 10 per cent NZ motorcyclists ride across DMZ between Koreas Finch sets T20 record in win over England Third friend of Boston bombing suspect indicted British MPs vote against military action in Syria Business More Business » Qantas back in the black as international takes off By Justine Parker Australia's largest airline has returned to profit for the full year but warns the outlook remains challenging and volatile. Qantas posted a wafer-thin net profit after tax of $5 million last financial year after a loss of $245 million the year before. But it has refused to offer any guidance for this year, citing uncertainty about the global economy, fuel prices and currency movements. More » Capex lifts but economists warn of mining weakness David Jones blames discounts for sales slip Share market closes higher on resources rally NAB slashing jobs in cost-cutting drive, says union Stock market slips as investors eye Syria, election Labor flags cosmetics animal testing ban Politics More Politics » Labor stands by Coalition costings after Treasury, Finance rebuke By Katie Cassidy The Government has defended its use of Treasury and Finance documents to claim the Coalition has a $10 billion hole in its budget savings after the two departments weighed into the debate to clarify their positions. The Prime Minister yesterday revealed assessments, prepared before the election was called, that he said showed the Opposition's plans will only save the budget $21 billion. But in an unusual move senior public servants have sought to correct the record and pointed out they did not cost Coalition policies, but Labor assumptions. More » Election live: sucked into 'black hole' Pyne defends Coalition's schools funding pledge Britain says it can legally attack Syria without UN mandate Labor claims $10b hole in Coalition's budget cuts Sport More Sport » Finch sets T20 record in win over England Aaron Finch has blasted a record 156 off 63 balls to give Australia a win over England in the first T20 international. More » Hewitt the last Australian as Tomic loses Suspended Earl set to assist anti-doping investigation Canberra says Earl hasn't used peptides at Raiders Reid applies to have case heard by Supreme Court Judge Injured Harris out for up to two months Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Businesses tracking customers via mobile phone signals By science and technology correspondent Jake Sturmer We are used to cameras watching our every move, but what about having your phone tracked when you go to the shops or the CBD? More » Photographer's Near Miss proves the perfect snap Labor flags cosmetics animal testing ban Meteor that hit Russia may have had close shave with Sun Microsoft boss Ballmer to retire within 12 months Environment More Environment » Photographer's Near Miss proves the perfect snap A striking shot of two birds narrowly avoiding a collision above Western Australia's Mandurah Wetlands has earned its creator a prestigious nature photography prize from South Australia's Museum. Photographer David Rennie says the work, called Near Miss, was the result of three years on the trail of a family of ospreys. More » Japanese brave notorious temper of Sakurajima volcano Abbott using outdated figure on carbon tax cost to households Your say: Foreign ownership and CSG Sea anemones bleaching on large scale About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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