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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 15 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM hails tour a success as he heads for home By James Glenday in Houston Prime Minister Tony Abbott has declared his round-the-world trip a success, as he returns to Australia after meeting the leaders of Indonesia, France, Canada and the United States. "We sometimes underestimate our clout around the world," he said. "Yes, we are a middle power. Yet, nevertheless we are a significant, even a substantial middle power." More » Chile defender admitted to cheating, says Cahill Couple convicted of son's manslaughter, found dead Iraq insurgent advance slows, US sends carrier to Gulf Calls to vaccinate against meningococcal ahead of winter Wallabies defeat France 6-0 to clinch series Jolie made dame for campaign against sexual violence Polls close in Afghanistan run-off presidential election 49 dead as pro-Russian rebels shoot down army plane More Analysis » Globetrotting PMs may gain - but does Australia? Tony Abbott travelled an awfully long way to affirm an unchanged alliance with Barack Obama. And what was the point of his visit to Canada? After nearly two weeks away, the Prime Minister will come back both jet-lagged and refreshed, the welcomes from world leaders a fond memory. But the benefits of his trip for Australia will be harder to quantify than the benefits for him personally. More » Lest we forget Russia's defeat of the Nazis Timing all off in Essendon doping saga The elephant in the room on US-Australia relations We're guaranteed to lose, so why are we here? The internet never forgets, but it could forgive Spain's democratic transition isn't over yet Why Abbott is getting grief on paid parental leave World Cup advertising fails to score ... yet Abbott wrangles with his own climate paradox Just In More Just In » World Cup live: England v Italy England and Italy are going head to head in their much-anticipated World Cup opener in the Amazonian city of Manaus. More » Ukraine president promises to retaliate over downed plane Calls to vaccinate against meningococcal ahead of winter Socceroos won't fear the Dutch: Postecoglou Campbell shines as Costa Rica shocks Uruguay Iraq insurgent advance slows, US sends carrier to Gulf PM hails tour a success as he heads for home Colombia beats Greece 3-0 in joyous World Cup return Chile defender Jara 'cheated', says Cahill Dutch down Hockeyroos in WC final World More World » World Cup live: England v Italy England and Italy are going head to head in their much-anticipated World Cup opener in the Amazonian city of Manaus. More » Ukraine president promises to retaliate over downed plane Campbell shines as Costa Rica shocks Uruguay Iraq insurgent advance slows, US sends carrier to Gulf Colombia beats Greece 3-0 in joyous World Cup return Polls close in Afghanistan run-off presidential election Business More Business » GrainCorp's winter of discontent (and beyond) By business reporter Stephen Letts GrainCorp is scrambling to restructure after the ADM takeover was blocked, but its best long-term option may be a merger with Western Australian cooperative CBH. More » Nexus shareholders accept prospect of nothing over 2 cent offer Shares slip as miners weigh heavily on falling iron ore prices Fuel excise a 'carbon tax on steroids', Labor says Youth unemployment surges even as overall jobless rate holds steady Virgin plane flew for days with possibly significant structural damage Politics More Politics » Ukraine president promises to retaliate over downed plane Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has promised to retaliate after pro-Russia separatists shot down a military plane in the east, killing 49 people. More » Iraq insurgent advance slows, US sends carrier to Gulf PM hails tour a success as he heads for home Polls close in Afghanistan run-off presidential election Iraqi troops retake town, prepare counter-attack against ISIS militants Sport More Sport » Socceroos won't fear the Dutch: Postecoglou Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou says his side will show no fear against a rampant Netherlands in the World Cup. More » Wallabies hang on to edge out France Dutch down Hockeyroos in WC final Campbell shines as Costa Rica shocks Uruguay Crows move within sight of top eight Swans close gap on Power Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Two Australians volunteer to spend the rest of their lives on Mars By Kesha West Australians Dianne McGrath and David Mould hope to be among the first astronauts to call the Red Planet home. More » Rats feel regret just like humans, study says Aquaculture operators facing climate challenges Organic certifier defends role in landmark GM case Japan unveils 'emotional' robot for families Environment More Environment » Coal will fuel progress for decades, Abbott says By James Glenday Prime Minister Tony Abbott has told business leaders in Texas coal will fuel human progress for many decades to come, adding that it had contributed to the Government's decision to scrap the carbon tax. Mr Abbott says the Government will take action on climate change without ostracising any particular energy resource. Mr Abbott went on to say his Government is abolishing the carbon tax "because it has damaged our economy and increased energy costs for businesses and families". More » Climatologist warns El Nino weather pattern looming India's holy men to advise on Modi's Ganges clean up Abbott firm on climate policy ahead of Obama talks NZ rejects call to further protect Maui's dolphin About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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