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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 16 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » ISIS insurgents publish photos of mass execution By correspondent Matt Brown in northern Iraq, wires Pictures of what appears to be the execution of hundreds of prisoners have been posted online by the Sunni extremist group that has rampaged through Iraq. The incident appears to have taken place when the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) took over a military base in Tikrit after the garrison there surrendered. ISIS has boasted on social media that it has killed 1,700 Iraqi government soldiers, but the claim has not been verified. If confirmed it would be the worst single atrocity since the American led invasion of Iraq in 2003. More » Exclusive: Commandos break silence on VC hero's death Deficit levy expected to pass Senate Kookaburras emphatically claim third World Cup title US radio DJ Casey Kasem dies at 82 Greenpeace worker loses millions in currency gamble World Cup 2014: France punishes 10-man Honduras 3-0 Toddler in police van was the right decision: NT top cop Ukraine declares day of mourning for plane crash victims More Analysis » Young suffer in our return to a class-based nation A new fissure has opened up in the political and economic landscape, defined not so much by wealth, but by generation. We continue to punish the young, to offload current economic problems onto future generations and to reduce opportunity by encouraging and enshrining a class-based nation. We appear to be in a state of regression, to a time prior to the 1970s when only those from privileged backgrounds could entertain the prospect of pursuing professional careers, when one's background determined one's future. More » Globetrotting PMs may gain - but does Australia? 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 Just In More Just In » Kaymer heading for second major at US Open Martin Kaymer still holds a strong advantage through the early stages of the final round at the US Open. More » Exclusive: Commandos break silence on VC hero's death Toddler in police van was the right decision: NT top cop ISIS insurgents publish photos of mass execution Ukraine declares day of mourning for plane crash victims Deficit levy expected to pass Senate Greenpeace worker loses millions in currency gamble Mosquitoes released in north Queensland to fight dengue Kookaburras claim World Cup title with comprehensive win over Dutch US radio DJ Casey Kasem dies at 82 World More World » Kaymer heading for second major at US Open Martin Kaymer still holds a strong advantage through the early stages of the final round at the US Open. More » ISIS insurgents publish photos of mass execution Ukraine declares day of mourning for plane crash victims Greenpeace worker loses millions in currency gamble US radio DJ Casey Kasem dies at 82 Pakistan launches operation against insurgent positions 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 » Deficit levy expected to pass Senate By political reporter Latika Bourke One of the more controversial federal budget measures, the deficit levy, is expected to pass the Senate this week. More » 279 ISIS militants killed in Iraq, security chief says Tony Blair denies Iraq violence result of 2003 invasion Ukraine president promises retaliation over downed plane Iraq insurgent advance slows, US sends carrier to Gulf Sport More Sport » Kookaburras claim World Cup title with comprehensive win over Dutch The Kookaburras have emphatically claimed their third World Cup title, smashing the Netherlands 6-1 in the final. More » France punishes 10-man Honduras 3-0 Kaymer heading for second major at US Open Dimitrov wins Queen's Court final thriller Essendon coach Thompson expects bounce-back Switzerland steals last-minute win over Ecuador 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 » Greenpeace worker loses millions in currency gamble By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller, wires Greenpeace fires an employee who lost the environmental charity $5.47 million in a failed gamble on international currency markets. 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