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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 19 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia Russian president Vladimir Putin has signed a treaty making Crimea part of his nation, despite the threat of further punitive sanctions by the West. Mr Putin made a fiercely patriotic address to a joint session of parliament in the Kremlin, punctuated by standing ovations, cheering and tears. "In the hearts and minds of people, Crimea has always been and remains an inseparable part of Russia," Mr Putin said, in a speech that was interrupted by applause 30 times. Britain responded to the speech by announcing it would suspend all bilateral military cooperation with Russia, while the US warned of further sanctions against Moscow. Meanwhile, Ukraine's prime minister says the conflict with Russia has entered a military stage following the death of a Ukrainian soldier during an attack on a Crimean base. More » Rolling Stones cancel rest of Australian tour MH370 search area now larger than Australia 251 children identified in 'members only' porn website Formula One satisfied with fuel flow meter after Daniel Ricciardo's Australian Grand Prix disqualification Sydney doctor claims poo transplants curing diseases Australian company accused of tampering with baby formula expiry dates More Analysis » Australia needs its young workers back Australia with only Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, France and the Netherlands has an unemployment rate that is higher now than it has been at any time in the past six years. Our economy didn't fall as badly as did others, but while others are now recovering, ours is just drifting along. To understand Australia's recent listless economic performance, you need to consider that there are now more Australian workers aged over 55 than under 24. More » Want a case for regulation? Look at CSG FoFA fearmongering a blow to deregulation Provokatzia: behind Russia's audacious land grab Paying the price for avoidable health risks Brett Cowan's moment of truth The myth of NAPLAN stress It's blue skies for Abbott, but will he take advantage? Don't be fooled, FoFA changes would be enormous For Tassie and SA, it was all about the jobs Just In More Just In » 251 children identified in 'members only' porn website By North America correspondent Lisa Millar, wires Australian victims are among 251 children who have been identified in a secret "members-only" child pornography website in the United States. More » Asylum seekers set to testify at Manus centre inquiry Key independent meets Labor Premier again after SA poll NASA celebrates 50 years of deep space exploration FIA backs meter maker in Red Bull flow row Rolling Stones cancel rest of Australian tour Pistorius defence targets police photos Australian company accused of tampering with baby formula expiry dates Sydney doctor claims poo transplants curing diseases Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia World More World » 251 children identified in 'members only' porn website By North America correspondent Lisa Millar, wires Australian victims are among 251 children who have been identified in a secret "members-only" child pornography website in the United States. More » Pistorius defence targets police photos Putin signs treaty making Crimea part of Russia Kamikaze pilots want UN to immortalise letters and photos Top politicians and commanders on Crimean sanction list Student jailed for 'sextortion' involving Miss Teen USA Business More Business » Reserve Bank board discusses home lending limits By business reporter Michael Janda For the first time, Reserve Bank board members have admitted to considering the application of home lending limits in Australia. More » Joyce rejects 'fear mongering' over Qantas ownership safety fears ATO launches multinational corporate tax crackdown Jobs to go as Nufarm restructures business Australians hit with $800m in credit card surcharges, data shows as Choice says reforms not working Gold miners suffer in strong day for Australian market Politics More Politics » Asylum seekers set to testify at Manus centre inquiry By Liam Fox on Manus Island. Several asylum seekers are set to testify at a human rights inquiry into conditions at the Manus Island detention centre. More » Key independent meets Labor Premier again after SA poll Joyce rejects 'fear mongering' over Qantas ownership safety fears PNG judge says Manus Island centre 'very tense' Top politicians and commanders on Crimean sanction list Sport More Sport » Stilnox use widespread in rugby league, says club doctor By Madeleine Morris, staff The practice of mixing sleeping pills with alcohol and energy drinks is widespread in the National Rugby League, a club doctor has told the ABC. More » Victory keeps Champions League hopes alive Watson's versatility key in T20s: Bailey FIA backs meter maker in Red Bull flow row Cadel Evans quits Tirreno-Adriatico Rowland-Smith pitched a hometown lifeline Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Study examines theory that eating less makes animals live longer By Ashley Hall A team of evolutionary biologists from the University of New South Wales has developed a new theory which might eventually unlock the fountain of youth. More » Big Bang echoes detected by US scientists Warming melts last stable edge of Greenland ice sheet DNA test a possible solution to cattle dehorning procedures 3D printed parts used in facial reconstruction surgery Environment More Environment » Electric car devotees push for supercharged highway in WA By Claire Moodie Australia's first 'electric highway' will be rolled out in Western Australia if Perth devotees of the cars have their way. 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