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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 24 Nov, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Iran reaches deal with world powers on nuclear program Iran has reached a deal with six world powers over its nuclear program. The agreement, in which Iran agreed to limit its nuclear program in exchange for the easing of tough sanctions, was reached after five days of talks in Geneva. United States president Barack Obama hailed the deal saying: "While today's announcement is just a first step, it achieves a great deal. "For the first time in nearly a decade, we have halted the progress of the Iranian nuclear program, and key parts of the program will be rolled back." More » The Ashes: Australia in dominant position in Gabba Test Deadlock broken at UN climate change talks Abbott mishandling Indonesia spying fallout: Plibersek Warning issued as Cyclone Alessia approaches NT Beaches remain closed after WA shark attack Paparazzo Darryn Lyons leads in Geelong mayor by-election count More Analysis » So far, Abbott’s best is not good enough Tony Abbott insists he'll have a foreign policy with a Jakarta focus and not a Geneva focus. To this point, Geneva will be well pleased. To be fair, the Prime Minister was placed in a no-win situation by the previous government on the Indonesian spy scandal. But that is no excuse for making a bad situation even worse. There were so many options to consider short of an apology, and he took none of them. More » Notes on a media scandal Camelot and Narnia and the myths of our time Quality of life at stake in demographic shift Fighting back on gas claims 'Budget emergency' requires action Abbott's failure to listen escalates spying row A rivalry older than federation Where self-interest meets self-effacement A make-or-break Ashes for many Just In More Just In » Pakistan protest against US drone strikes Thousands protesting against US drone strikes have blocked a road in Pakistan used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan. More » Iran reaches deal with world powers on nuclear program Abbott mishandling Indonesia spying fallout: Plibersek US criticises new China zone, vows to defend Japan Doctor Who fans celebrate 50th anniversary episode Bombers who attacked embassy in Beirut identified First Ashes Test, day four: live blog Woman's body found in Brisbane CBD parkland Warning issued as Cyclone Alessia approaches NT Selectors must make a tough call with quicks: McGrath World More World » Pakistan protest against US drone strikes Thousands protesting against US drone strikes have blocked a road in Pakistan used to truck NATO troop supplies and equipment in and out of Afghanistan. More » Iran reaches deal with world powers on nuclear program US criticises new China zone, vows to defend Japan Bombers who attacked embassy in Beirut identified Call to treat supermarket cave-in as murder UK slave suspects of Indian, Tanzanian origin: police Business More Business » Analysis: Live export threat takes spying fallout to new level Analysis by business editor Peter Ryan The latest threat from Indonesia to freeze Australia's live cattle trade takes the fallout from the spying scandal to a disturbing new level, writes Peter Ryan. More » Corporate big hitters Gail Kelly and David Peever recruited to Prime Minister's Indigenous Advisory Council DJs shareholders in protest vote against executive pay plan Commission recommends raising pension age to 70 Apple wins latest round of Samsung patent war Job cuts begin at Newcrest gold mine from next week Politics More Politics » Abbott mishandling Indonesia spying fallout: Plibersek Labor deputy Tanya Plibersek has criticised the Prime Minister's handling of relations with Jakarta just days after Opposition Leader Bill Shorten declared a "Team Australia" moment in its approach to the Indonesian diplomatic crisis. More » US criticises new China zone, vows to defend Japan Corporate big hitters recruited to PM's Indigenous Advisory Council G-G's support for republic, same-sex marriage a 'slap in the face' Joyce postpones visit to Indonesia as spying scandal continues Sport More Sport » First Ashes Test, day four: live blog England was 4 for 142 after tea was called early following a major thunderstorm in Brisbane on day four. More » Selectors must make a tough call with quicks: McGrath Kangaroos and Kiwis set up RLWC final re-match Wallabies win third straight, beat Scotland 21-15 Sturridge saves Merseyside derby for Reds, Arsenal pulls clear Mariners grab key away win over Perth Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Melbourne researchers make leukaemia treatment breakthrough Medical researchers in Melbourne have discovered a ground-breaking technique for treating aggressive forms of leukaemia. More » Governments urged to back solar research push Car park sensors nab more drivers than inspectors Robot seals comfort dementia patients in nursing homes Common plastics chemical linked to pre-term births Environment More Environment » Deadlock broken at UN climate change talks Negotiators from about 195 countries have reached consensus on some of the cornerstones of an ambitious climate pact to combat global warming. More » Governments urged to back solar research push A year on, big changes flow from Murray-Darling Plan Carbon tax repeal bill passes Lower House Fukushima water to be dumped in ocean: clean-up boss 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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