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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 29 May, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Harris 'dominated, groomed' alleged abuse victim, court told By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Rolf Harris "groomed" and "psychologically dominated" a 13-year-old girl before repeatedly sexually abusing her, a court in London has been told. The entertainer - under cross-examination for the first time - denies 12 counts of indecent assault against four girls, some as young as seven or eight, between 1968 and 1986. "This was not a consensual relationship, this was child abuse - grooming," prosecutor Sasha Wass said, addressing the 84-year-old. More » Deadly MERS virus likely to reach Australia, experts say Tate feared tackle would make him 'the next Alex McKinnon' Ipswich mayor details nearly $100k in previously undeclared donations after election American poet Maya Angelou dies aged 86 Obama says terrorism still greatest threat to US Budget pain is evenly shared: BHP chief Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dead, aged 86 Manus riot report hampering criminal probe: PNG police Staff dissatisfied with DFAT-AusAID merger: survey More Analysis » We've strayed down the rocky road from Rudd Ever since the Rudd years we have been in a seemingly permanent state of unresolved flux, driven by a political culture that seems to have abandoned any pretence at sincere purpose. People look at politics, shrug and shake their heads in disbelief. This is the desolate and unpromising pass to which the road from Rudd has taken us. But beware. You need only look to Europe to see the impact of voter ennui, with last weekend's suddenly electable cocktail of populists filling a vacuum in political good faith left by the smug representatives of "politics as usual". More » Trouble lurks beneath calm market waters Frat parly: where is the adult supervision? Sydney's underworld isn't glamorous: it's cruel Why the sudden shift on sport's 'blackest day'? Tony Abbott a quick study in poll pain I'd wager our earnings aren't too high The legacy of UXO in Laos Forgiving the trespassers Chifley's time bomb 70 years in the making Just In More Just In » Budget poses significant risk for Government: Abbott Prime Minister Tony Abbott tells an audience of mining executives his first budget poses significant risks for the Government. More » Hospital waiting times improve in metro areas Man charged with attempted murder in Brisbane's inner-west Tate feared tackle would make him 'the next Alex McKinnon' Obama says terrorism still greatest threat to US Graduate earnings and unemployment: Christopher Pyne's claim overblown Four Nigerian girls escape, 219 still missing Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dead: official Stosur reaches French Open third round Staff dissatisfied with DFAT-AusAID merger: survey World More World » Obama says terrorism still greatest threat to US By North America correspondent Michael Vincent US president Barack Obama says the greatest threat to the US remains terrorism, adding that a "critical focus" of his administration's future counterterrorism efforts will be in Syria. More » Four Nigerian girls escape, 219 still missing Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dead: official Stosur reaches French Open third round American poet Maya Angelou dies aged 86 Korean tycoon's daughter detained in France over Sewol probe Business More Business » Medical research funds should be given now argues analyst By finance correspondent Phillip Lasker A prominent health analyst says it would make more sense to put the money raised from Medicare co-payments directly into medical research now, rather than putting it into an endowment fund. More » Planned Westfield merger faces moment of truth amid growing opposition Qantas closing Brisbane, Melbourne call centres, consolidating in Hobart Budget pain is evenly shared: BHP chief ACCC takes legal action against egg industry Finance Minister says Commonwealth will not sell Australia Post Share market makes healthy gains Politics More Politics » Budget poses significant risk for Government: Abbott Prime Minister Tony Abbott tells an audience of mining executives his first budget poses significant risks for the Government. More » Obama says terrorism still greatest threat to US Graduate earnings and unemployment: Christopher Pyne's claim overblown Staff dissatisfied with DFAT-AusAID merger: survey Budget pain is evenly shared: BHP chief Sport More Sport » Tate feared tackle would make him 'the next Alex McKinnon' Brent Tate feared he would become "the next Alex McKinnon" after copping a nasty lifting tackle in State of Origin I. More » Queensland lose Cronk as Blues win Origin opener Stosur reaches French Open third round Serena shocked at French Open, Djokovic and Federer cruise Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dead: official Pirazzi sprints to stage, Quintana still in pink Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Robots could cost Australian economy 5 million jobs: expert By Greg Hoy A rapid acceleration in automation technology, including cheaper and more advanced robotics, could see more than 5 million Australians lose their jobs, an expert in machine learning says. More » Chemists extract valuable compounds from veggie waste Google designs driverless car with no steering wheel Whale poo can boost fisheries, unpalatable research finds Liberal MP Jensen questions 'incoherent' science cuts Environment More Environment » Whale poo can boost fisheries, unpalatable research finds By Matthew Doran Researchers say whale poo could benefit fisheries and help boost global food stocks, but they admit their research of floating faeces is not always a pleasant task. More » Pacific nations urge climate change action, ask Australia for help Hunting down the common myna in the Cook Islands Bank won't fund Abbot Pt coal terminal due to reef threat Concern for koalas as zip line moves a step closer About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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