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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 22 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Bishop pushes for Greste release ahead of verdict Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says she has appealed to "every level of the Egyptian government" for the release of Peter Greste, whose verdict is due to be heard tomorrow. The Australian journalist and two Al Jazeera colleagues are among 20 accused in a trial that has triggered international outrage amid fears of growing media restrictions in Egypt. Egyptian prosecutors have demanded the maximum penalty of 15 to 25 years in jail for all defendants. More » Mums back at work 'for as little as $3.50 an hour' Morrison to seek to reintroduce TPVs for refugees Teen en route to bush party falls 80m down escarpment Shiite militiamen stage show of force in Baghdad Vic to dump law that let killers 'get away with murder' Record crowds brave chill for nude swim in Hobart Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition Crisis talks called as row erupts in sugar industry Germany held by Ghana in 2-2 World Cup thriller More Analysis » The law of war: how are our troops deployed? Australia has sent soldiers to protect its Baghdad embassy, while questions remain about whether it would offer military support to any United States action in Iraq. While the the Governor General traditionally authorises engagement in foreign conflicts, this process was not followed in 1991 and 2003. Instead, it appears that Australia's previous involvement in Iraq was legally authorised by the defence minister. The big question, then, is whether this legal and political process should be changed for future deployments. More » It's oh so quiet on the world's financial markets Fear and loathing as Aussies join fight Sexism diplomacy: Clinton's cautious approach Victory turns Brazilians into believers Fright without solution: the cult of ISIS The Assange legacy is deserving of our respect Howard's battlers back to bite the Government ISIS fighting for a new 'House of War' Australia has its own education solution: Gonski Just In More Just In » Sheppard's APRA nods a sign of success for Brisbane siblings Brisbane group Sheppard are in the running for two major gongs at this year's Australian Performing Right Association Awards. More » Small businesses slower to adopt social media: ABS Bishop pushes for Greste release ahead of verdict Afghan candidates urged to support electoral process Nude winter solstice swim in Hobart attracts 700 Bosnians out after 1-0 loss to Nigeria Vic to dump law that let killers 'get away with murder' Mums back at work 'for as little as $3.50 an hour' Indonesians gather to mark Jakarta's 487th anniversary Journalists' lives consumed by lengthy UK phone hacking trial World More World » Afghan candidates urged to support electoral process By India correspondent Stephanie March The UN has warned that protests over alleged electoral fraud could turn violent if Afghanistan's presidential candidates abandon the process. More » Bosnians out after 1-0 loss to Nigeria Indonesians gather to mark Jakarta's 487th anniversary Journalists' lives consumed by lengthy UK phone hacking trial Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition Germany held by Ghana in 2-2 thriller Business More Business » It's oh so quiet on the world's financial markets Yesterday the volatility index hit its lowest level since 2007 - just before concerns about sub-prime loans hit the mainstream. What are the risks out there that traders might now be ignoring? More » Crisis talks called as row erupts in sugar industry Small businesses slower to adopt social media: ABS Super funds warn financial advice changes will see commissions return Westfield Retail Trust shareholders back Frank Lowy's $70b restructure plans Mining industry says evidence to support FIFO depression rates' survey is 'limited' Politics More Politics » Mums back at work 'for as little as $3.50 an hour' New research shows mothers are losing around 60 per cent of their gross income when they return to work, after taking into account childcare costs, loss of government benefits and increases in tax. The research by the National Centre for Social and Economic Modelling (NATSEM) and AMP says mothers on minimum wage may only keep a fraction of their earnings, with some effectively working for just $3.50 an hour. The centre's report found the average cost of childcare has jumped 150 per cent in the past decade, with some families paying up to $170 a day. The report comes as a Galaxy poll shows as many as 570,000 women are looking at planning their next baby around the Paid Parental Leave scheme, which comes into effect next July.  More » Morrison to seek to reintroduce TPVs for refugees Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition South Korean kills five fellow soldiers at border outpost Attacks on Ukraine forces put ceasefire under pressure Sport More Sport » Vixens win trans-Tasman netball title The Melbourne Vixens defeated the Queensland Firebirds 53-42 to win the trans-Tasman netball championship. More » Storm run rampant over Eels Live: Storm v Eels; Titans v Dragons Live: Saturday AFL Giants go back-to-back with win over Blues Germany held by Ghana in 2-2 thriller Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 The pioneering woman scientist who developed Kevlar, the super-strong fibre used in protective body armour, has died at the age of 90. More » FBI investigates anthrax scare involving 75 scientists Hacking attack on phones with popular messenger app Antarctica under threat from human visitors: scientist Study finds genetics affect betting and investing behaviour Environment More Environment » Obama, NZ PM discuss 'robust' climate change action By North America Correspondent Lisa Millar, wires A week after meeting with Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the White House, the US president has hosted New Zealand prime minister John Key, telling reporters they discussed plans for robust action on climate change. More » Iran rejects 'excessive demands' in nuclear talks with Western powers Environment Dept takes 'passive approach to monitoring' Fiji singles out 'selfish' Australia for climate criticism Bid for Muckaty Station nuclear dump withdrawn About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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