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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 26 Oct, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Nearly 700 people saved in "night of rescues" off Italian coast as EU meets Nearly 700 asylum seekers have been rescued in several overnight operations in the Straits of Sicily, Italian authorities said. Italian coastguard and navy vessels, along with a Maltese cargo ship, helped save them from five boats in the stretch of water between Sicily and Tunisia. Officials said at least two of the vessels were adrift, with dozens of women and children among those onboard. "It was a night of rescues in the Strait of Sicily," the coastguard said in a statement. Earlier this month 366 people were killed in a shipwreck just off the Italian island of Lampedusa, including many from Eritrea. More » DNA confirms identity of Maria's real parents Perth couple unwittingly used as drug mules Small tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake Ethnic models pushed off catwalk Newman's swipe at judges 'unprecedented, reprehensible' Scott Morrison says Malaysia on board with asylum solution More Analysis » The childcare conundrum: who will pay? For years, childcare workers have been required to gain more and more qualifications (more on that later). But there's been little reward when it comes to increased pay. The result has been a constant churn in childcare centre staff. Virtually everyone in the sector agrees something has to be done about this. But that is where it gets really tricky. The uncomfortable fact is, someone is going to have to foot the bill. And when families feel the pain, no one wants the blame. More » Turning the argument of gun control on itself How long can the ministerial sound of silence last? The pressure to fudge medical research findings How to treat unhappy doctor syndrome Bob's his uncle: Bill Shorten's path to power Bushfires, climate and the debate we have to have Our political future Does Treasury need to move to the big smoke? The case for George Bailey Just In More Just In » US jury wanted JonBenet Ramsey's parents charged By North America correspondent Lisa Millar The parents of slain child beauty pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey should have been charged, court papers reveal. More » National Guard shooter faced job loss Drunk 59yo learner driver charged Nearly 700 people saved in "night of rescues" off Italian coast as EU meets Small tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake DNA confirms identity of Maria's real parents Ethnic models pushed off catwalk Italy rescues more than 700 migrants, PM urges EU action Victory send off Postecoglou in style Star winemaker makes a stellar drop World More World » US jury wanted JonBenet Ramsey's parents charged By North America correspondent Lisa Millar The parents of slain child beauty pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey should have been charged, court papers reveal. More » National Guard shooter faced job loss Nearly 700 people saved in "night of rescues" off Italian coast as EU meets Small tsunami hits Japan after powerful earthquake DNA confirms identity of Maria's real parents Italy rescues more than 700 migrants, PM urges EU action Business More Business » 500 jobs to go as Electrolux plant at Orange to close By Rebecca Barrett, staff Electrolux has announced it will close its Orange fridge factory in 2016. More » IBM quietly slashing Australian jobs BHP Billiton moves to block activist's board tilt Twitter IPO documents value company at $11.3 billion Ex-Reserve Bank board member accuses Swan of economic vandalism Politics More Politics » Newman's swipe at judges 'unprecedented, reprehensible' By Donna Field and staff A legal expert says the Queensland Premier's attacks on the judiciary are "unprecedented" and "reprehensible". More » Climate Council links bushfires to climate change Asylum seekers on bridging visas in limbo: advocates Amid pressure, journalist quits Old Parliament advisory council Saudi Arabia warns women against defying driving ban Sport More Sport » Victory send off Postecoglou in style Ange Postecoglou's final outing as coach of the Melbourne Victory ended in a 1-0 win over the Brisbane Roar. More » Buffering wins Manikato Stakes for maiden Group One success FFA bans accused match-fixers Hanley fires shot at departing Lions Hoffman staying put: Broncos England touches down in Perth ahead of Ashes battle Science and Technology More Science and Technology » IBM quietly slashing Australian jobs By Alex McDonald Technology giant IBM has quietly slashed its Australian workforce, with anxious staff preparing for up to 1,000 more redundancies, the ABC understands. More » Coral more resilient than first thought: scientists Slow broadband not sustainable, Europe tech chief says US firm to take balloon rides to new heights NBN Co chiefs seek answers at broadband forum Environment More Environment » Climate Council links bushfires to climate change By Simon Lauder and staff Scientists say there is a very real link between the recent bushfires in New South Wales and climate change. More » Hunt defends Abbott's climate change comments More exploration permits granted for Bight Coral more resilient than first thought: scientists Invasion of venomous 'false widow' spiders shuts British school 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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