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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Mon 10 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » No sign of missing jet as search planes comb 'every inch' of sea Malaysian authorities say they "remained puzzled" about the disappearance of a Malaysia Airlines flight, saying there has been no confirmation that debris has been found. Six Australian passengers were among the 239 people on board flight MH370 when it disappeared en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on Saturday. Earlier today there were reports that possible debris from the plane had been found in the South China Sea off Vietnam's coast. But today Malaysia's chief investigator said Vietnamese authorities had not confirmed sighting any wreckage, and said authorities "remained puzzled" about the disappearance. Authorities continue to investigate two passengers who boarded the plane using stolen passports, and hijacking has not been ruled out as a cause of the crash. More » Troy Buswell resigns from WA Cabinet George Pell says abuse victims should be able to sue Catholic Church, royal commission hears US Republican praises 'hardliner' Tony Abbott Robert Hughes trial: Former Hey Dad! actor 'exposed himself in Sydney TV studio' Cyclone watch: authorities monitor Gillian, Hadi off northern Queensland coast Jailed child sex offender tells of indoctrination More Analysis » What's prompted Abbott's sudden drying out? The latest acrobatic feat of policy by our agile Prime Minster seems to involve a decisive, if not entirely graceful, lurch to the right. Abbott is taking very hard line on Qantas and appears anxious to take the role of a free market warrior in the mould of Margaret Thatcher. What has prompted this sudden drying out of a politician who has previously gloried in his pragmatism? More » The West poked the Russian Bear Workers not the culprit of productivity slide Tough reform from the Coalition playbook Hardly the wages blowout of an inflexible market Long road to recovery for bruised politics Putin's show of power pays off Don't get even, ladies - get mad Why we don't need a reboot of the forest wars Advisers should ditch percentage fees Just In More Just In » Paul Mulvihill found guilty of murdering former lover Rachelle Yeo By court reporter Jamelle Wells A man has been found guilty of murdering his former lover who was found stabbed to death at her Sydney home. More » Jockey Clare Lindop injured in fall at Adelaide Cup carnival NSW school principal in court over indecent assault of 10yo girl Reserve Bank says tighter lending standards could stem real estate over-exuberance Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: What we know Children dying, doctors fleeing as Syria health system crumbles: report Troy Buswell resigns from WA Cabinet Cardinal Pell: Abuse victims 'should be able to sue Church' Robert Hughes 'exposed himself in Sydney TV studio' Shares slide on mining stock slump World More World » Malaysia Airlines flight MH370: What we know Mystery surrounds the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370. Here's a rundown of what is known about the flight and its disappearance. More » Children dying, doctors fleeing as Syria health system crumbles: report Graeme Smith quit to spend time with family Thousands stage anti-nuclear rally in Tokyo ahead of Fukushima anniversary Ukraine prime minister to visit US for crisis talks Suicide bomber kills 45 at Iraq checkpoint Business More Business » ASIC to look at Leighton share trades ahead of Hochtief offer By business reporter Michael Janda ASIC is looking at a steep rise in Leighton shares last week, ahead of an offer by Hochtief announced today. More » Reserve Bank says tighter lending standards could stem real estate over-exuberance Shares slide on mining stock slump Cross-media ownership rules due for review, says Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull Grain handler GrainCorp reveals downsides of failed takeover Politics More Politics » US Republican praises 'hardliner' Tony Abbott By North America correspondent Lisa Millar, wires A former United States Republican presidential candidate says his party could learn lessons from Tony Abbott's election victory. More » Federal Government pressured for homelessness funding plan WA Treasurer Troy Buswell in car accident before leave: reports Ukraine prime minister to visit US for crisis talks Afghanistan's vice president dies ahead of elections Sport More Sport » Mason cops fine and driving ban Newcastle prop Willie Mason was suspended from driving for six months and fined $900 for drink driving. More » SBW to miss three weeks, Minichiello free to play Jets team-mates in training-ground bust-up Faulkner on track for Twenty20 World Cup Reed becomes youngest WGC winner in Miami Australia v Germany Fed Cup semi in Brisbane Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Tropical fruit tourism 'thriving in NSW' By Megan Woodward A family in northern NSW has successfully combined farming and tourism at their productive tropical fruit farm for decades. More » Asteroid to make close pass by Earth Uncrackable phones stymie police efforts to prevent underworld crime Scientists revive 30,000-year-old virus From driving a bus to funding high-risk cancer research: Col's story Environment More Environment » More than 150 records broken last summer, Climate Council says Australia has endured another summer of searing temperatures, with more than 150 weather records broken, a new report shows. 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