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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 22 Jan, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Morrison rejects claims Navy burned asylum seekers By political reporter Eliza Borrello Immigration Minister Scott Morrison says he will not tolerate people "sledging" Australian Navy personnel amid allegations asylum seekers were burned after being forced to hold on to parts of a hot boat engine. ABC News has obtained vision of asylum seekers being medically assessed for burns that Indonesian police say were inflicted by the Australian Navy. Mr Morrison says the claims are unsubstantiated. "The Australian Government is not going to put up with people sledging the Australian Navy with unsubstantiated claims when they have high levels of motivation for spinning stories in order to undermine this government's very successful border protection program," he said. "I think the mere publication of things that are clearly so unsubstantiated I think is very unfortunate," he added. More » Australian Open: Victoria Azarenka loses to Agnieszka Radwanska in quarter-finals One-punch laws: NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell labels John Ibrahim's criticism a 'badge of honour' Mystery white rock appears near Mars rover Wilkie to ship out on live cattle export boat Inflation comes in higher than expected, puts pressure on rates Prince Harry develops toilet-building skills on South Pole trek More Analysis » All's quiet on the Nauru front Australia is Nauru's paymaster. If Tony Abbott told the president of Nauru to reinstate the chief magistrate and respect the Supreme Court, it is a near certainty that Nauru would comply. The problem is, if the Supreme Court of Nauru was allowed to give effect to the protections in the Nauruan Constitution, that could bring the Pacific Solution to an end. That's why I do not expect the Abbott Government to do anything effective to reinstate the rule of law in Nauru. And if they do nothing, they should be asked to explain why. More » Wasting energy on climate change sceptics Abbott's constitutional curveball on paid parental leave Twitter babble disguises its worth Sending young men to prison won't make you safer The festering injustice that is Guantanamo Bay Neo-prohibition isn't the answer to violent crime It's hard to feel dignified in underpaid work At knife's edge: elections and democracy in Thailand History repeats in curriculum war Just In More Just In » Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane dismisses SA's Holden plan Federal Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has attacked South Australia's proposed response to the Holden closure, saying it is an election stunt that lacks substance. The State Government wants a $333 million investment from the Commonwealth to prepare workers and businesses for the carmaker's exit in 2017. Mr Macfarlane says there has been no consultation on the plan which he described as lacking depth. More » Beer taps dominated by big brands, ACCC investigates Flooding closes highways stranding drivers in WA's north Killer gets parole review after board fails to decide on release Clive Palmer's billionaire status no longer certain O'Farrell labels Ibrahim criticism a 'badge of honour' Mystery white rock appears near Mars rover Abuse inquiry raises questions about Catholic Church official's role in the healing process Morrison rejects claims Navy burned asylum seekers Man who kicked sniffer dog charged with impersonating veteran World More World » Mystery white rock appears near Mars rover Scientists are stumped as to how a rock mysteriously appeared in images taken two weeks apart by NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. More » Vegas casinos cash in on online currency Bitcoin Indian luger faces uphill battle at Winter Olympics Prince Harry develops toilet-building skills on South Pole trek 2013 fourth hottest year on record for planet: reports China pollution wafting in large quantities across Pacific to the US: report Business More Business » Inflation comes in higher than expected, puts pressure on rates By business reporter Michael Janda Inflation has risen more than economists expected, diminishing the prospect of further interest rate cuts. The Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Index for the December quarter rose 0.8 per cent, ahead of economist forecasts which centred on 0.5 per cent. That took the annual rate of inflation to 2.7 per cent, above the mid-point of the Reserve Bank's 2-3 per cent target band. More » Fitch says Australian homes expensive but crash unlikely Consumer confidence falls amid rising unemployment fears IMF lifts growth forecasts, warns on interest rates Saputo claims majority stake in Warrnambool dairy firm Politics More Politics » Shorten dismisses Abbott's 'cocky' jibe By political reporter Latika Bourke The next federal election is still years away, but the PM and Opposition Leader are already trading blows on who will win. More » Abbott takes Australian focus to World Economic Forum in Davos Expelled magistrate to sue over Nauru government comments Bainimarama to quit as head of Fiji's military on Feb 28 India minister's wife died from overdose: report Sport More Sport » Azarenka sent packing by Radwanska at Aussie Open Victoria Azarenka's defence of her Australian Open crown is over following a shock three-set defeat to Agnieszka Radwanska. More » Berisha to leave Roar to join Victory The sky's the limit for Wawrinka after Djokovic redemption Curitiba World Cup stadium is 'emergency situation': FIFA Brad Fittler cleared to play in NRL Nines Gerrans wins Tour Down Under first stage Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Mystery white rock appears near Mars rover Scientists are stumped as to how a rock mysteriously appeared in images taken two weeks apart by NASA's Mars rover Opportunity. More » Vegas casinos cash in on online currency Bitcoin More concerns over academics accused of misconduct Sunlight can lower blood pressure, researchers say Comet-chasing probe Rosetta wakes up Environment More Environment » 2013 fourth hottest year on record for planet: reports By North America correspondent Ben Knight, wires Two top US science agencies confirm 2013 was the fourth warmest year for the planet since records began in 1880. 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