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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 27 Jan, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Thousands mourn slain protester at Kiev funeral Thousands of people have packed into a church in Kiev for the funeral of a young protester shot dead during clashes in the Ukrainian capital last week. The opposition called off a massive Sunday rally out of respect for the funeral of Mikhail Zhyznevsky, whose coffin was borne through the streets of Kiev before his burial. Mourners spilled over into a square outside Saint Michael's Cathedral on what would have been his 26th birthday, many bringing flowers and waving Ukrainian flags with black ribbons. "He was a very brave, very kind person who gave his life for the future of Ukraine," said one Kiev resident paying respects. President Viktor Yanukovych is facing continued calls to stand down after he pulled out of a free trade deal with the European Union in favour of closer ties with Ukraine's former Soviet overlord, Russia. More » Australian Open win bittersweet for new top Swiss Wawrinka Man killed, two injured in attack in Melbourne No sign of boy attacked by saltwater croc in Kakadu Dead base jumper's camera may have been removed: police Doves attacked during Pope's prayer for peace England batting collapse gifts Australia win in fifth ODI at the Adelaide Oval More Analysis » A death at sea In a measured but sombre voice, the captain explained someone had gone overboard. Our cruise ship, Pacific Pearl, was involved in a search for the missing person. Somewhere out there was a man in a white T-shirt. And with that thought rippling among us, the beautiful, benign sea made me feel insignificant. We weren't just looking for a speck in the sea, we were all specks. We were at the mercy of the Pacific. More » It's not just the rich who benefit from free markets Drinking is Australian - overdrinking shouldn't be Brace yourself for China's creative destruction When is a blue tie more than just a blue tie? What an "Anglo" foreign policy actually looks like Tony Abbott's inflation headache All's quiet on the Nauru front Wasting energy on climate change sceptics Abbott's constitutional curveball on paid parental leave Just In More Just In » Doves attacked during Pope's prayer for peace In what some are interpreting an ominous sign for world peace, two white doves released from the Vatican have been attacked by two larger birds. More » Gallery: Brisbane's 1974 floods, 40 years on Aus Open win bittersweet for new top Swiss Wawrinka Thousands mourn slain protester at Kiev funeral Uni student fee 'dramatically improving' union funding Police hunt for teenager behind Bondi attack Queensland authorities issue measles alert Man killed, two injured in attack in Melbourne Man charged over one-punch attack in NSW Woman's body found in tent after music festival World More World » Doves attacked during Pope's prayer for peace In what some are interpreting an ominous sign for world peace, two white doves released from the Vatican have been attacked by two larger birds. More » Thousands mourn slain protester at Kiev funeral At least 21 dead as boat capsizes off Indian islands Egypt to hold presidential poll before parliamentary elections Cuaron wins top Directors Guild of America award for Gravity Protest leader killed as Thai demonstrations disrupt voting Business More Business » Brewing giant challenged on motives behind Bluetongue closure By Richard Baines A former ACCC deputy chairman has questioned the motives behind brewing giant's closure of Bluetongue Brewery in the NSW. Alan Asher has suggested referring the closure to the ACCC, arguing the brewery's closure was more about multinational firms trying to kill off local beer brands rather than a sensible business decision. The company says the closure is due to excessive capacity and duplication caused by the acquisition of Foster's. More » Shadow-banking sector threatens Chinese economy with debt crisis Workers told to accept entitlement cuts to keep Toyota in Australia Head of infrastructure body critical of proposed overhaul US senator demands fraud probe into vitamin company Herbalife Politics More Politics » Egypt to hold presidential poll before parliamentary elections Egypt will hold a presidential poll this year before parliamentary elections, interim president Adly Mansour said Sunday, in a move seen to benefit army chief Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. More » Protest leader killed as Thai demonstrations disrupt voting Prominent Chinese rights activist jailed Scores dead during Arab Spring anniversary protests in Egypt Ukraine president offers government posts to opposition leaders Sport More Sport » Aus Open win bittersweet for new top Swiss Wawrinka Australian Open champion Stanislas Wawrinka never dreamt of winning a major because he "was not good enough". More » More heartbreak for Nadal at Aussie Open Wawrinka beats injured Nadal to win Australian Open England collapse gifts Australia ODI win Gerrans wins record third Tour title Open champion Li Na eyeing more slams Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Fish with nostrils sheds light on birth of breathing Palaeontologists have come up with a finding that could answer the age-old question of how ancient fish first gained a foothold on land before flourishing and evolving. Researchers have shown that small holes on the top of the head of one bony fish species are primitive nostrils and were essential for its ancestor to emerge from the water 380 million years ago. They say the discovery could also explain how humans developed such an acute sense of hearing. More » Ex-military spy drone to conduct NASA climate tests in Australian skies National Zoo unveils rare tree kangaroo joey Federal Government to seek costs over Antarctica rescue Facebook predicted to fade 'like a disease' Environment More Environment » Retired racehorses enlisted in fight against South African rhino poachers By Alexandra Fisher in Kruger National Park Former racehorses are being given a new lease of life on the frontline of South Africa's war on rhino poachers. More » 'Cave-dwelling' scientists unlocking secrets of valuable groundwater Twitchers in a flap after croc blocks sewerage 2013 fourth hottest year on record for planet: reports China pollution wafting in large quantities across Pacific to the US: report About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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