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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 12 Jan, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Former Israeli leader Ariel Sharon dead after eight years in coma Ariel Sharon, the former Israeli general and prime minister who was in a coma for eight years after he had a stroke at the height of his power, has died at the age of 85. His death was confirmed by the office of prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu after initial reports were broadcast on Israeli army radio, citing a relative. Mr Sharon was being treated at the Sheba Medical Centre outside Tel Aviv. "He's gone; he went when he decided to go," his son Gilad said at the hospital, in remarks carried by Channel 2 television. Mr Sharon had been suffering kidney failure, and his doctors said earlier this month that his health had deteriorated. More » Prosecutors mull murder charge over Daniel Christie's death Cyclone Ian moves away from Tonga, gale warnings cancelled National curriculum needs more religion, says education reviewer Bravery award for Pakistani teen who tackled suicide bomber Juan Martin del Potro beats Bernard Tomic in Sydney International tennis final More Analysis » Our 2015 World Cup campaign starts here One Day cricket has gone from being derided for being too superficial and slap-dash, to now being tarred as too slow relative to its flashier white-ball cousin. However, the greatest enemy of the format is its own early success. The critique is simple: so many games, so many series, yet more often than not, so little at stake. The good news is that the imminent World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand at the back end of next summer means that we now have a major reason to pay attention the series against England. More » The real reason behind the whaling backflip The environment would pay for 'free trade' Learning to read is learning how to live The light on the sand dune Post offices are the lifeblood of rural Australia We must recognise racism in order to end it 'My heritage is more important than yours' A lot more is at stake than just whaling The real danger in Cory Bernardi's comments Just In More Just In » Woman injected with bleach in Brisbane Police are interviewing a man after a woman was injected with bleach on Brisbane's northside overnight. More » Ukraine opposition leader out of intensive care after clashes Man charged with murder over Melbourne home death Prosecutors mull murder charge over Daniel Christie's death Vic men convicted of gay sex to get convictions removed Cyclone Ian moves away from Tonga, reports of destruction Refugee contribution celebrated in photo exhibition Ariel Sharon: the strong military general who went on to lead Israel Former Israeli leader Ariel Sharon dead after eight years in coma Ukrainian politician 'beaten by police' at protest World More World » Ukraine opposition leader out of intensive care after clashes Ukraine's opposition leader Yuriy Lutsenko has been released from intensive care after sustaining concussion during protests which turned violent Kiev. More » Cyclone Ian moves away from Tonga, reports of destruction Ariel Sharon: the strong military general who went on to lead Israel Former Israeli leader Ariel Sharon dead after eight years in coma Ukrainian politician 'beaten by police' at protest Bravery award for Pakistani teen who tackled suicide bomber Business More Business » Construction sector urges infrastructure reforms to lower cost to taxpayers By Melissa Clarke The construction sector thinks it has an answer to what it says is one of the nation's pressing problems - the high cost of infrastructure development. It is urging both the Commonwealth and state governments to radically rethink the way big projects are managed. The market domination of a few heavyweight contractors as well as a lack of public sector expertise are being highlighted as key areas for reform. More » New home sales surge on unit developments Saputo extends Warrnambool offer Telstra cops ACMA fine for service standard breaches Market closes down as investors await US jobs figures Politics More Politics » Ukraine opposition leader out of intensive care after clashes Ukraine's opposition leader Yuriy Lutsenko has been released from intensive care after sustaining concussion during protests which turned violent Kiev. More » Prosecutors mull murder charge over Daniel Christie's death Vic men convicted of gay sex to get convictions removed National curriculum needs more religion, says education reviewer India demands US withdraw diplomat as dispute continues Sport More Sport » Manchester United back to their winning ways Manchester United have avenged their FA Cup loss to Swansea as Chelsea go top. More » Del Potro blasts past Tomic to win Sydney International Wanderers take Sydney Derby spoils Stars continue unbeaten BBL run Berry boys have Magic day Williams targets Evert, Navratilova grand slam records Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CSIRO makes Brisbane girl a titanium dragon A seven-year-old girl who wrote to the CSIRO asking them to make her a dragon has had her dream come true. More » Decline of top predators a threat to ecosystems Tequila plant could produce cheap biofuel Keyless entry concerns after woman trapped in car Great white sharks can live into their 70s, study shows Environment More Environment » BP loses bid to have spill compensation reassessed BP has lost its bid for a reassessment of compensation paid to companies and coastal residents affected by the massive Gulf of Mexico oil spill in 2010. 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