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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 01 Oct, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » US government in shutdown after Obamacare stalemate The US government has been shut down after a stand-off between Republicans and Democrats over president Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives would not pass spending measures for government operations unless Mr Obama watered down his healthcare reforms. However, the White House refused to budge on the reforms, dubbed Obamacare, which would provide medical cover for millions of uninsured Americans. The shutdown means US government departments will close, forcing as many as 700,000 government employees to take unpaid leave. 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More » Crews on alert as bushfires spark in Sydney suburbs Morrison warns Lebanese asylum seekers not to get on boats WA Premier makes good on bet to wear Hawks guernsey Sisters in court charged over ICAC fraud findings Reserve Bank leaves official interest rate at 2.5 per cent Abbott backs asylum policies after Indonesia talks US government in shutdown after Obamacare stalemate Berejiklian accused over contract for former colleague Inquest hears obese 10yo was not referred to DoCS World More World » US government in shutdown after Obamacare stalemate The US government has been shut down after a stand-off between Republicans and Democrats over president Barack Obama's signature healthcare reform. The Republican-controlled House of Representatives would not pass spending measures for government operations unless Mr Obama watered down his healthcare reforms. However, the White House refused to budge on the reforms, dubbed Obamacare, which would provide medical cover for millions of uninsured Americans. The shutdown means US government departments will close, forcing as many as 700,000 government employees to take unpaid leave. More » Obama assures Netanyahu he has 'clear eyes' on Iran Syria's neighbours warn refugees are overwhelming them Italian judge orders new DNA tests on knife in Knox retrial US government shutdown looms over Obamacare stalemate Dozens killed in series of car bomb attacks in Baghdad Business More Business » Reserve Bank leaves official interest rate at 2.5 per cent By business reporter Pat McGrath The Reserve Bank has left Australia's official interest rate unchanged at 2.5 per cent. The move is in line with analysts' expectations, and comes after the central bank cut the official rate by 25 basis points in August. The RBA has reacted to growing uncertainty about global and domestic economic conditions by cutting the official rates by 225 basis points since November 2011. More » US government in shutdown after stalemate over Obamacare stymies funding bill Gina Rinehart wants step down from family trust after long-running dispute, court told Capital city house price index hits record high in September Fairfax to cut 45 business news and magazine positions amid falling advertising revenue Politics More Politics » Motoring Enthusiast Party wins a seat in the Australian Senate Australian Motoring Enthusiast Party member Ricky Muir has won a seat in the Victorian Senate after a final count by the AEC. More » Abbott backs asylum policies after Indonesia talks US government in shutdown after Obamacare stalemate Downer unopposed as SA Liberal president Gillard says sexist attacks filled her with rage Sport More Sport » Giants withdraw offer to Franklin The Giants say they have withdrawn their offer to Lance Franklin after the club was advised the two-time premiership player will join the Swans. More » Tight-knit Sea Eagles building success Australian challenge confirmed for America's Cup Green named as Cowboys coach Lukaku shines as unbeaten Everton leaps to fourth Inglis tipped to claim Dally M Medal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Breakthrough brings cure for MS sufferers closer Scientists are hailing the discovery of 48 genetic variants which influence the risk of a person getting multiple sclerosis as a breakthrough that brings them a step closer to finding a cure. More » IPCC delivers worrying climate report card Human role in global warming even clearer, IPCC report says Mars soil analysis reveals surprising amount of water Man grows replacement nose on forehead Environment More Environment » Queensland swelters through hottest year on record Queensland has recorded its hottest year since records began more than 100 years ago. More » Queensland farmers to target feral pigs with pest-control grant Coalition's emissions target in spotlight after IPCC climate report Activist plans to appeal against detention in Russia NSW desalination plant deal to cost consumers $10 billion 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. 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