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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 02 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ukraine warns of war as Russia approves military force in region Ukraine has put its armed forces on full combat alert and warned of war after Russian president Vladimir Putin won approval from parliament to officially deploy troops in the region. The vote gave the green light to Mr Putin's proposal to send troops into Ukraine's Crimea region, where the ethnic Russian majority is rejecting the new government in Kiev. Troops with no insignia, but clearly Russian, have already taken over government buildings and positions in Crimea since last week. Ukraine's acting president Oleksander Turchinov has expressed concern, saying any Russian military intervention "would be the beginning of war and the end of any relations". The move has also been greeted with alarm by the international community, prompting an emergency session of the United Nations Security Council. More » 28 killed in stabbing rampage at Chinese train station Truck driver 'still in shock' over deadly crash that left four dead Minister fails to win preselection for safe seat of Kew Man picking up daughter from police station charged with drink driving three times Threat of rain fails to dampen Mardi Gras celebrations Essendon Bombers chairman Paul Little slams media reports of ASADA leaks More Analysis » Conflict of interest claims get lost in the noise The sickening events on Manus Island were never going to be adequately prosecuted by the Opposition considering its own role in that policy. But Stephen Conroy's inopportune stoush with the military did sink Labor's opportunity to further pursue Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash over conflict of interest allegations. The Minister now accepts she knew all about the links her chief of staff had with the junk food industry. Yet she told the Senate on February 11 that there were no links. That contradiction still hasn't been explained. More » It's WWI that has the lessons for our time Want to send a message? Why not sink the boats? Cost-cutting crusade ignores health savings Small government can equal big problems Victoria a true leader in mental health reform Duopoly shouldn't be a four-letter word Lowering emissions costs less than you might think Where is the alternative to Manus Island cruelty? We want Qantas to still call Australia home Just In More Just In » By-election in NT set for March 22 The Northern Territory Electoral Commission has announced a by-election for the Territory seat of Blain will be held on March 22. Former Country Liberals leader and Member for Blain, Terry Mills, announced his resignation from the Legislative Assembly on February 20. His announcement triggered preparations from both sides of politics to run candidates in a by-election for the seat which comprises the southern part of Palmerston. More » Great Gatsby's Australian designers in running for Oscars Truck driver 'still in shock' over deadly crash that left four dead Minister fails to win preselection for safe seat of Kew Man picking up daughter from police station charged with drink driving three times Bombers chairman slams media report on ASADA investigation Former foreign minister wants Cambodia 'investigated' over violence Bush students gather for rare class catch-up Your say: Who will score an Oscar? Pilot killed in light plane crash west of Brisbane World More World » Your say: Who will score an Oscar? With the 86th Academy Awards just a day away, bets are on as to the most likely and most deserving winners. Who would you like to see come away with an Oscar tomorrow? More » Cyclone Kofi moves away from Tonga Ukraine warns of war as Russia approves military force in region 28 killed in stabbing rampage at Chinese train station Taliban announces ceasefire to revive peace talks with Pakistan government New Ukraine PM rules out using force as Russian president readies troops Business More Business » Qantas chairman backs embattled CEO Alan Joyce By Simon Cullen The chairman of Qantas says he strongly supports chief executive Alan Joyce despite the airline's record $235 million half-year loss. On Thursday Mr Joyce announced a plan to cut 5,000 jobs and reduce services, and said the airline would need to dramatically cut costs to be profitable. The move led to renewed calls for Mr Joyce's sacking but Qantas chairman Leigh Clifford says he is still the right man to lead the company. More » Virgin deep in the red as Qantas battle bleeds both airlines The Saturday Paper hits news stands Ferguson labelled a 'traitor' over Fair Work comments Woolworths posts strong first-half profit growth Politics More Politics » By-election in NT set for March 22 The Northern Territory Electoral Commission has announced a by-election for the Territory seat of Blain will be held on March 22. Former Country Liberals leader and Member for Blain, Terry Mills, announced his resignation from the Legislative Assembly on February 20. His announcement triggered preparations from both sides of politics to run candidates in a by-election for the seat which comprises the southern part of Palmerston. More » Minister fails to win preselection for safe seat of Kew Ukraine warns of war as Russia approves military force in region Taliban announces ceasefire to revive peace talks with Pakistan government New Ukraine PM rules out using force as Russian president readies troops Sport More Sport » Warner makes ton as Australia take day-one honours By Andrew McGarry with AAP A David Warner century and 92 not out from Michael Clarke pushed Australia to 3 for 331 on day one in Cape Town. More » Bombers chairman slams media report on ASADA investigation Amy Cure wins points race gold at world champs More neck fears over Wallaby Pat McCabe Chelsea pull clear as Arsenal stumble Federer subdues Berdych to win sixth Dubai title Science and Technology More Science and Technology » AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes By Andrew Greene The Australian Federal Police has told a federal parliamentary inquiry that drones are among the latest tools it is using in major crime investigations. More » Archaeologists recreate Roman gladiator school Qld scientists hope to turn China's red bayberry into Aussie favourite Researchers use sensors to develop new car crash avoidance systems NBN Co to launch trial of alternative broadband network Environment More Environment » Thousands gear up for Clean Up Australia Day Cigarette butts collected as part of Clean Up Australia day will be able to be recycled for the first time. More » Australia must triple carbon emissions reduction target: report China smog drives face-masks out of stock Morwell residents consider class action as mine fire burns Beijing smog prompts WHO to declare crisis About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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