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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 21 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tycoon leaves Russia after surprise pardon Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the Russian oil tycoon jailed for a decade after criticising president Vladimir Putin, has been freed by a presidential pardon and immediately flew to Berlin. Once Russia's richest man, the 50-year-old looked was greeted by German well-wishers on the tarmac after landing on a private jet. Mr Putin, who surprised Russians by announcing Mr Khodorkovsky's pardon on Thursday, said he was acting out of "principles of humanity". Observers say the move could deflect international complaints about Mr Putin's human rights record as Russia prepares to host the Winter Olympics at Sochi in seven weeks time. More » NSW Parliament stand-off accused to front court Security experts warn of growing threat of ransom-ware 'CryptoLocker' Mother speaks out after daughter abused at group home Palmer's Waratah Coal mine gets green light Nigella Lawson's former PAs cleared of fraud More Analysis » The Coalition is a victim of its own rhetoric For too long, the Coalition shouted about a budget emergency and a debt crisis. They created a sense of anxiety in the community. Having won that argument, they now need to drastically reduce both debt and deficit a time when the fundamentals beyond their control will make that task extremely difficult. The early months give a strong sense that both the economic and political achievements of the new Government will rest with the Treasurer, Joe Hockey. More » The age of internet empires The Hobbit as you've never experienced it before These falls may be just the beginning for the AUD The opportunistic embrace of free speech Tim Wilson and the balancing act of human rights Fear of missing out drove our Ashes success Hockey is saving the good news for May All Hockey wants for Christmas is a lower dollar Ashes: the urn is home for Christmas Just In More Just In » Man shot in legs outside block of units in Liverpool A man has been shot in the legs in what appears to be a targeted shooting in Sydney's south-west. More » Aboriginal shareholders 'driven off land' by soaring rents Canada's top court strikes down anti-prostitution laws NSW Parliament stand-off accused to front court More Australians with HIV qualify for subsidised treatment Bangladesh to deploy military to stem election violence Japanese AI robot has conversation in space Two dozen 'walking wounded' after London bus hits tree Nigella Lawson's former PAs cleared of fraud Stars win Big Bash opener against Renegades World More World » Canada's top court strikes down anti-prostitution laws The Supreme Court in Canada has struck down key sections of a law that effectively criminalised prostitution by banning brothels and soliciting on the street. The court voted nine to zero to overturn the restrictions, saying they heighten risks, and prevent people engaged in a risky activity from protecting themselves from harm. The Canadian government had argued that prostitutes choose to accept those risks, however the court found that vulnerable people do not always choose to become prostitutes of their own accord. More » Bangladesh to deploy military to stem election violence Japanese AI robot has conversation in space Two dozen 'walking wounded' after London bus hits tree Nigella Lawson's former PAs cleared of fraud North Korea warns the South of attack Business More Business » Whitehaven Coal mine gets federal green light The Federal Court has granted approval for Whitehaven Coal to proceed with its controversial Maules Creek mine in northern New South Wales. More » Palmer's Waratah Coal mine gets green light Coalition to alter Future of Financial Advice reforms Hockey approves Chinese investment in power companies Telstra to sell Hong Kong mobile for $2.73 billion Politics More Politics » Canada's top court strikes down anti-prostitution laws The Supreme Court in Canada has struck down key sections of a law that effectively criminalised prostitution by banning brothels and soliciting on the street. The court voted nine to zero to overturn the restrictions, saying they heighten risks, and prevent people engaged in a risky activity from protecting themselves from harm. The Canadian government had argued that prostitutes choose to accept those risks, however the court found that vulnerable people do not always choose to become prostitutes of their own accord. More » More Australians with HIV qualify for subsidised treatment Tycoon leaves Russia after surprise pardon India brushes aside US attempts to defuse row Palmer's Waratah Coal mine gets green light Sport More Sport » Stars win Big Bash opener against Renegades Luke Wright's powerful batting and Jackson Bird's successful return from injury got the Stars over the Renegades. More » Newcastle scores upset win over ladder-leading Brisbane Rogers proclaims his innocence in doping claims Alistair Edwards replaced by Kenny Lowe as Glory coach SBW to return to rugby in 2015 Kewell to start for Heart against Victory Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Scientists reverse ageing process in mice Ashley Hall, staff Researchers are poised to start human trials after discovering how to reverse the ageing process in mice. More » Experts warn against experimental stem cell treatments 3D printed horseshoe breakthrough Study shows how parents lose perspective on child size Wotif.com share plunge after profit downgrade Environment More Environment » Palmer's Waratah Coal mine gets green light Clive Palmer's Waratah Coal has been given environmental approval by the Federal Government for a major thermal coal mine in Queensland's central-west. Waratah Coal plans to develop the $6 billion China First mine project near Alpha in the Galilee Basin. The plans include the construction of a 500-kilometre rail line to the Abbot Point coal terminal in Bowen in north Queensland. More » What is the Coalition's direct action climate policy? 'Good neighbour' payments on offer near wind turbines Outrage as environmental lawyers lose funding Victorian cattlemen push to reopen high country grazing About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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