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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 22 Dec, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » UK, US, Libya call for justice over Lockerbie The United Kingdom, the United States and Libya have issued a joint call for justice over the Lockerbie bombing as services were held to mark the 25th anniversary of the attack, which claimed 270 lives. The three governments gave their "deepest condolences" to relatives of those who died when Pan Am Flight 103 blew up over the Scottish town of Lockerbie on December 21, 1988, en route from London to New York. All 259 people on board - most of them Americans heading home - were killed as well as 11 people on the ground. "We want all those responsible for this most brutal act of terrorism brought to justice, and to understand why it was committed," the governments said in a statement. "We are committed to cooperate fully in order to reveal the full facts of the case." 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All 259 people on board - most of them Americans heading home - were killed as well as 11 people on the ground. "We want all those responsible for this most brutal act of terrorism brought to justice, and to understand why it was committed," the governments said in a statement. "We are committed to cooperate fully in order to reveal the full facts of the case." More » 'World is behind you,' UN chief tells typhoon survivors US military personnel hurt after aircraft hit in South Sudan Snorkel-clad spacewalkers leave ISS for crucial repairs At least 18 Iraqi army officers killed in ambush Thai opposition to boycott polls Business More Business » Waratah talks up jobs potential of massive mine By Simon Lauder and staff Waratah Coal has welcomed the Federal Government's environmental approval of what could become Australia's biggest coal mine, despite the imposition of 49 conditions to ensure protection of sensitive wilderness. The company, owned by Federal MP Clive Palmer, says the operation in Queensland's Galilee Basin will produce 40 million tonnes of coal for export every year. The $6.4 billion project involves the construction of a 450-kilometre railway line, linking the thermal coal mine to a controversial terminal proposed for Abbot Point near Bowen. Environmentalists have been angered by the approval, fearing the mine and its rail link will threaten endangered bird species and a local nature reserve. More » Whitehaven Coal mine gets federal 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 » Thai opposition to boycott polls Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party will boycott snap elections in the crisis-gripped kingdom. 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More » Scientists reverse ageing process in mice Experts warn against experimental stem cell treatments 3D printed horseshoe breakthrough Study shows how parents lose perspective on child size Environment More Environment » Waratah talks up jobs potential of massive mine By Simon Lauder and staff Waratah Coal has welcomed the Federal Government's environmental approval of what could become Australia's biggest coal mine, despite the imposition of 49 conditions to ensure protection of sensitive wilderness. The company, owned by Federal MP Clive Palmer, says the operation in Queensland's Galilee Basin will produce 40 million tonnes of coal for export every year. The $6.4 billion project involves the construction of a 450-kilometre railway line, linking the thermal coal mine to a controversial terminal proposed for Abbot Point near Bowen. Environmentalists have been angered by the approval, fearing the mine and its rail link will threaten endangered bird species and a local nature reserve. More » Palmer's Waratah Coal mine gets green light What is the Coalition's direct action climate policy? 'Good neighbour' payments on offer near wind turbines Outrage as environmental lawyers lose funding 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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