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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 07 Feb, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Lifeboat carrying asylum seekers lands on Indonesian coast By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts Asylum seekers discovered on Wednesday night on the Indonesian coast say they were nearly ready to disembark at Christmas Island when the Australian Navy sent them back. The ABC has obtained exclusive footage of an orange lifeboat after it landed on Java's south coast on Wednesday night. The Indonesian navy says there were 34 people on board the lifeboat, which had recently been purchased by the Australian Navy. ABC News has sought comment from Immigration Minister Scott Morrison, but he is on a diplomatic tour abroad. A spokeswoman for the Minister said: "In line with the policy of not discussing what happens at sea, the Government has no response on the issues raised." More » Snowboarder Alex Pullin announced as Australia's Sochi flag bearer Shorten wants to see Corby back in Australia 'as soon as possible' On-duty police officers charged with rape in northQueensland Britain's $336m supersonic drone launched over the outback Genital mutilation victim says education can stop the crime Teen 'brutalised' by constable at Mardi Gras More Analysis » Sea Shepherd should be banned from our ports It was lucky that nobody was injured in the latest collision between Sea Shepherd and Japanese whalers. If the Japanese were actually the aggressors this time, then it's more a case of "what goes around, comes around" for Sea Shepherd. The Abbott Government should distance itself from the Sea Shepherd's dangerous tactics and ban its vessels from entering Australian ports. More » Beyond the straitjacket of unions vs business Our Schapelle: a smuggler for all seasons It's not my fault I’m obsessed with toilets An age of entitlement? Not quite Is a nut spread worth the risk to Amelie's life? The case for coal is running out No more currency bailout - the RBA has spoken PM’s ABC critique masks deeper security debate The $51 billion question: what is in it for Putin? Just In More Just In » Qld police taser woman in eye By Francis Tapim A woman has undergone surgery to save her eye after being tasered by a police officer at Logan, south of Brisbane. More » UN welcomes reported Syria humanitarian deal From the sea to the stars: explore the best science visualisations Delhi government orders new Commonwealth Games probe Anwar Ibrahim's new strategy for Malaysia's top job Queensland police officers charged with rape Families ramp up campaign to have MS drug listed on PBS Pullin announced as Australia's Sochi flag bearer Bright advances to Women's Snowboard Slopestyle final 'Japan's Beethoven' not even deaf: ghost composer World More World » UN welcomes reported Syria humanitarian deal By Middle East correspondent correspondent Hayden Cooper, wires A deal has been struck to allow trapped civilians to leave the besieged city of Homs, the Syrian government says. More » Delhi government orders new Commonwealth Games probe Anwar Ibrahim's new strategy for Malaysia's top job Pullin announced as Australia's Sochi flag bearer Bright advances to Women's Snowboard Slopestyle final 'Japan's Beethoven' not even deaf: ghost composer Business More Business » Ford cutting 300 jobs at Victorian plants from June Carmaker Ford has announced it will cut 300 jobs at its manufacturing plants at Geelong and Broadmeadows, in Victoria beginning in June because of falling demand. The company says it will match jobs with demand and if the market for Ford cars falls further, there may be more cuts. AMWU spokesman Dave Smith says the cuts were not totally unexpected given the falling sales figures. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says any job losses are deeply regrettable but he says the important thing is to promote policies which will boost our economic strength. More » Australia posts first trade surplus in almost two years Market rallies on positive retail, trade figures Retail revenue rises on surge in food sales Hockey says individuals, business sector must 'stand on own feet' Politics More Politics » Delhi government orders new Commonwealth Games probe Delhi's newly elected chief minister has ordered an investigation into alleged corruption surrounding the scandal-tainted 2010 Commonwealth Games in the Indian capital. More » Anwar Ibrahim's new strategy for Malaysia's top job Afghan man's deportation on hold until challenge Shorten wants to see Corby back in Australia 'as soon as possible' Hockey says individuals, business sector must 'stand on own feet' Sport More Sport » Pullin announced as Australia's Sochi flag bearer By Matt Brown, staff Alex Pullin has been chosen as Australia's flag bearer for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics opening ceremony. More » Bright advances to Women's Snowboard Slopestyle final Smith aims to counter-attack South Africa Toulon sign O'Connor on one-year deal Burgess quits Rabbitohs for English rugby Who are South Africa's key men against Australia? Science and Technology More Science and Technology » From the sea to the stars: explore the best science visualisations These award-winning games and images will take you from the depths of the ocean to the vast expanse of the universe, via your brain, your gut and some "Fuzzy Deutzia". More » Bionic hand can now sense shape, texture Britain's $336m supersonic drone launched over the outback Cold shower may be secret to burning fat Qld scientists to develop system to track disease outbreaks online Environment More Environment » Former reef authority chair raises concern about dredge spill dumping plan By Matt Wordsworth A former chairman of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority has expressed deep reservations about the decision to dump dredge spoil into the waters of the World Heritage area. More » Abbott wants Australia to be world leader in affordable energy NSW environment office shift 'not a downgrade' Two in three Australians drive to work, study of commuting habits finds Volcano eruption in Indonesia About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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