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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 10 Sep, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Syria welcomes proposal to surrender weapons Syria is warning of widespread repercussions if it is attacked by the US, but it has welcomed a Russian proposal to put its chemical weapons under international supervision. In an interview recorded in Damascus with a US TV network, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad warned the US to "expect everything" if it attacks. His government also welcomed an unexpected proposal, set out by Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, for Syria to place its weapons under international supervision and have them destroyed. Russia made the idea public after US secretary of state John Kerry made an off-the-cuff comment which he has since said was rhetorical. 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More » Peta Credlin to face court on drink-driving charge Testicle size linked to fathering habits Ram-raid in France latest hit on upmarket jewellers New hope for treating ectopic pregnancies with drugs, not surgery George Zimmerman questioned by police over gun incident Fire destroys historic Brighton army barracks Watchdog takes aim at 'free' apps charging children WADA introduces 'steroid passport' to catch cheats At least 43 people killed in Guatemala bus crash World More World » Dennis Rodman flags N Korea-US basketball games Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has announced plans to organise "friendship" basketball games between North Korea and the United States. More » Testicle size linked to fathering habits Ram-raid in France latest hit on upmarket jewellers George Zimmerman questioned by police over gun incident WADA introduces 'steroid passport' to catch cheats At least 43 people killed in Guatemala bus crash Business More Business » Good gains as investors embrace decisive election result By Rebecca Hyam The share market has enjoyed some good gains, with investors embracing a decisive result from Saturday's federal election and positive economic news from China. More » Job ads fall for sixth month in a row Abbott starts process to repeal carbon tax The week ahead Politics More Politics » Syria welcomes proposal to surrender weapons Syria is warning of widespread repercussions if it is attacked by the US, but it has welcomed a Russian proposal to put its chemical weapons under international supervision. In an interview recorded in Damascus with a US TV network, Syrian president Bashar al-Assad warned the US to "expect everything" if it attacks. His government also welcomed an unexpected proposal, set out by Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov, for Syria to place its weapons under international supervision and have them destroyed. Russia made the idea public after US secretary of state John Kerry made an off-the-cuff comment which he has since said was rhetorical. More » Micro party Senate hopefuls defend their legitimacy Alison Anderson dumped from Territory Government ministry Emerson blasts Rudd over Labor's downfall Victorian Senate candidate goes to ground Sport More Sport » Qatar World Cup may have been mistake: Blatter FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has admitted the choice of Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup may have been a mistake. 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More » Don't let change of government slow rollout of NBN: telcos 'Artificial nose' sniffs out blood-poisoning threat Robotic NASA spacecraft lifts off to probe lunar dust Coalition to axe funding for top tech institution Environment More Environment » Abbott starts process to repeal carbon tax By chief political correspondent Emma Griffiths Prime Minister-elect Tony Abbott is already piling pressure on the Labor Party to "honour" the new Coalition government's mandate to repeal the carbon tax. Mr Abbott arrived in Canberra this morning to take the reins of the new government, having yesterday instructed his department to begin drawing up legislation to dump the carbon pricing scheme. He says Federal Parliament will not resume until late October or early November to deal with it. "My emphasis will be on being purposeful, methodical, calm, and conscientious... the last thing I want to do is rush the Parliament back for a photo opportunity before the substance of the work is there for it to do," he said. More » Coalition to water down Murray buybacks Pacific countries lead the world on climate change, Majuro declaration Artificial wetlands flooding to boost plant and animal life Be afraid: Study to teach fear to native animals 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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