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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 07 Mar, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Crimean parliament votes to become part of Russia The parliament in the Ukraine region of Crimea has voted to become part of Russia and will hold a referendum in 10 days to allow voters to decide on the measure. Meanwhile, Crimean authorities say the parliament's decision is already in force, and deputy prime minister Rustam Temurgaliyev says Ukrainian forces in the territory should either surrender or leave, or else be treated as occupiers. "The only legitimate armed units on the territory of Crimea are the armed forces of Russia," he said. The new, pro-Western government in Kiev has described the move as unconstitutional. "It is not a referendum, it is a farce, a fake and a crime against the state which is organised by the Russian Federation's military," Ukraine's acting president, Oleksander Turchinov, said in the country's capital Kiev. The head of NATO, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, says Russia's actions in Ukraine pose the gravest threat to European security since the Cold War. More » Manus Island staff issued with guide on dealing with asylum seeker questions Newborn baby found dead on Melbourne footpath Taiwanese meatworkers underpaid, harassed and told not to pay tax: union Pistorius 'distraught' immediately after shooting Steenkamp Egypt Islamists want film starring Russel Crowe banned Schapelle Corby's sister apologises to Indonesia for interview More Analysis » Advisers should ditch percentage fees In my view, the big racket in the financial advice industry, hiding in plain sight, is percentage fees. Is there likely ever to be a law banning these fees? I doubt it, even from a Labor government. But if the industry was serious about professionalising itself, and ensuring that every Australian got financial advice just as they go to the doctor and use lawyers and accountants, then that is the way it would head. More » Why we don't need a reboot of the forest wars ABC circumcision reports were culturally insensitive In defence of sober reporting on a sensitive topic Keeping the peace with a bat and ball Railing against a 'left' that no longer exists Make business easier with non-union agreements 'Intersex' ruling misses the bigger issue Those scary DSP numbers aren't so scary after all Fiji's future far from certain, even with election Just In More Just In » Cost of renewable energy The Federal Government has announced a review into the Renewable Energy Target that aims for 20 per cent of power drawn from renewables - like wind and solar - by 2020. Just how much extra does the RET add to household bills? ABC Fact Check investigates. More » Egypt Islamists want film starring Russel Crowe banned Taxi driver jailed for assaulting disabled woman German backpacker found safe in Qld's outback Rebekah Brooks grilled on relationship with Andy Coulson Doubt cast on Government's climate change plan Newsweek identifies enigmatic bitcoin creator Virgin plane suffers two mid-air incidents Palmer says ad agency robbery smells of 'dirty politics' Five Afghan soldiers killed in air strike by NATO-led force World More World » Egypt Islamists want film starring Russel Crowe banned Egypt's top Islamic body says the big-budget Hollywood biblical epic Noah, starring Russell Crowe, is irreligious and should not be screened in the country. More » Rebekah Brooks grilled on relationship with Andy Coulson Newsweek identifies enigmatic bitcoin creator Five Afghan soldiers killed in air strike by NATO-led force Chinese concern over North Korean rocket fired near airliner Pistorius 'distraught' immediately after shooting Steenkamp Business More Business » Tax expert explains how Apple pays $193m tax on $9b revenue By Will Ockenden An Australian investigation shows how Apple paid only $193 million tax on $27 billion in local sales. More » Cootes must show cause to avoid NSW roads ban Stocks hold at five-year high after strong local economy news NSW leads post-Christmas splurge as retail sales surge Australia posts biggest trade surplus in two-and-a-half years Bill to lift Qantas ownership restrictions passes Lower House Politics More Politics » Cost of renewable energy The Federal Government has announced a review into the Renewable Energy Target that aims for 20 per cent of power drawn from renewables - like wind and solar - by 2020. Just how much extra does the RET add to household bills? ABC Fact Check investigates. More » Doubt cast on Government's climate change plan Palmer says ad agency robbery smells of 'dirty politics' Five Afghan soldiers killed in air strike by NATO-led force Chinese concern over North Korean rocket fired near airliner Sport More Sport » Robinson confused by sin bin ruling Trent Robinson thought South Sydney's Adam Reynolds should have been sin binned during the NRL season opener. More » Australia sends Johnson home to rest Knee surgery not the end, says Harris Day withdraws from WGC event with sore thumb Reds determined to meet Cheetahs head on Rebels pull selection shocks after Cheetahs win Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Asteroid to make close pass by Earth An asteroid the size of a football field is about to make a close pass by Earth but is not expected to hit or cause any damage. More » 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 AFP reveals use of drones to solve major crimes Environment More Environment » Cost of renewable energy The Federal Government has announced a review into the Renewable Energy Target that aims for 20 per cent of power drawn from renewables - like wind and solar - by 2020. Just how much extra does the RET add to household bills? ABC Fact Check investigates. 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