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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 04 Jan, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Italian navy rescues over 1000 asylum seekers from boats in 24 hours Italian authorities say they have rescued more than 1,000 asylum seekers trying to reach Europe over a 24-hour period. Navy helicopters spotted four overcrowded boats struggling to stay afloat south of Sicily on Thursday and ships were sent to save them, the navy said in a statement. There were 823 men, women and children aboard the four vessels, from countries including Egypt, Pakistan, Iraq and Tunisia. In an earlier operation, the navy rescued 233 asylum seekers. Italy is a major gateway into Europe for many migrants seeking a better life and over the past two decades, it borne the brunt of the migrant flows. More » Doctors Without Borders staff kidnapped in Syria Paul Walker not affected by drugs or alcohol before fatal crash: coroner States of emergency declared as storm hits eastern US Antarctic rescue: Chinese ship stuck as Aurora Australis bill looms The Ashes: Brad Haddin, Steve Smith rescue Australia's innings in fifth Test at SCG More Analysis » A surfer's defence of the great white shark In response to a spate of fatal shark attacks over the past few years, baited hooks will soon be set off WA's most popular beaches. But I think we are better than fear, and nobler than vengeance. After the destructive folly of past generations, surely the ocean finally deserves the best of us as a species. Surfers should be at the centre of a defence of the oceans, not hand in hand with those that seek to destroy its creatures without any attempt at a scientific reasoning for it. More » A Bailey blast would be the perfect Ashes full stop What Australia needs is a genuine house of review Morrison's cynical Catch-22 ploy on asylum seekers Why the Sochi Games should be safe The ACCC's 2014 resolution to end fuel discounts New Year's Peeve: the folly of the fresh start Need a resolution? Why not try one of these? Don't leave it to politicians to change the world Australia's march to free speech has begun Just In More Just In » England unable to deliver knockout blow It was deja vu for England at the SCG, as the tourists could not finish off a batting side for the fourth time this summer. More » States of emergency declared as storm hits eastern US Italian navy rescues over 1000 asylum seekers from boats in 24 hours Paul Walker not affected by drugs or alcohol before fatal crash: coroner Doctors Without Borders staff kidnapped in Syria Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia urges election boycott Hong Kong arrests 64 for smuggling baby formula Domestic violence on the rise in Fiji over Christmas Doctors to decide where Musharraf will be treated Ferrari fans hold vigil on Schumacher's birthday World More World » States of emergency declared as storm hits eastern US By North America correspondent Ben Knight, wires A heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures have gripped the north-eastern United States, grounding flights, closing schools and government offices across the region and causing at least three deaths. More » Italian navy rescues over 1000 asylum seekers from boats in 24 hours Paul Walker not affected by drugs or alcohol before fatal crash: coroner Doctors Without Borders staff kidnapped in Syria Bangladesh opposition leader Khaleda Zia urges election boycott Hong Kong arrests 64 for smuggling baby formula Business More Business » Facebook alleged to have sold information in users' private messages By finance reporter Pat McGrath and staff Facebook is being sued in the United States for allegedly selling details of private messages to advertisers without users' consent. More » Snapchat announces changes in response to hack attack Low rates working to lift retail, construction employment Murdoch's Fox sells China Star TV stake Stretched Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner faces program of tests in Red Centre heat before taking on world Politics More Politics » Indian PM Manmohan Singh to step down after 2014 elections India's prime minister Manmohan Singh has announced he will step down after elections due this year even if his Congress Party defies predictions and sweeps to power for a third consecutive term. More » Three killed as Cambodian forces open fire on protesters Beirut blast kills at least four Tasmanian Greenpeace activist stands by Arctic oil protest Rape allegation by female asylum seeker in detention raises security concerns Sport More Sport » England unable to deliver knockout blow It was deja vu for England at the SCG, as the tourists could not finish off a batting side for the fourth time this summer. More » Sydney FC overcomes send-off to draw Hodge, Katich inspire Scorchers to BBL win Fifth Ashes Test: Day One as it happened Haddin, Smith rescue Aussie innings Federer cruises past Matosevic Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Passengers on stranded Antarctic ship rescued Passengers from a ship that has been stuck in Antarctic ice since Christmas Eve have been airlifted to safety in a five-hour rescue mission. More » Digital poet urges authors to turn over new leaf NZ pair set to market cheese made with deer milk Passengers remain stranded on Antarctic ship as helicopter rescue delayed Crew aboard stranded Antarctic ship celebrates new year Environment More Environment » Your say: BoM says 2013 was Australia's hottest year on record Weather bureau data shows 2013 was the hottest year on record with above average temperatures experienced by every state and territory. ABC readers had their say on the increased temperatures. 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