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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 22 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Shiite militiamen stage show of force in Baghdad By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, wires Thousands of heavily-armed Shiite militiamen have paraded through several Iraqi cities in a major show of force, as radical Sunni insurgents continue making territorial gains. About 20,000 men marched through Sadr city in eastern Baghdad, displaying a range of weapons from assault rifles to multiple rocket launchers. But Sunni ISIS insurgents continued making gains far from the capital, seizing control of the strategic town of Al Qaim on the border with Syria. More » Socceroos upbeat about final World Cup game against Spain Muslim Brotherhood leader sentenced to death in Egypt Crisis meeting called as row erupts over sugar export marketing Pope says mafiosi 'are excommunicated' Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition Attacks on Ukraine forces put ceasefire under pressure Horse meat exports in doubt after standards complaint Asylum seeker in hospital 'after self-immolation attempt' Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 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 » Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition By North America correspondent Lisa Millar At 1401 Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn, Virginia, on the outskirts of Washington DC, sits a mundane and nondescript building and public car park that would not mean a lot to most Americans. More » Five people monitored after NSW horse dies from Hendra virus Officer hit with stiletto in Sydney CBD brawl Germany held by Ghana in 2-2 thriller Pope says mafiosi 'are excommunicated' Man plunges to death from Melbourne balcony Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 Crisis meeting called as row erupts over sugar export marketing Socceroos upbeat about World Cup finale Messi grabs winner as Argentina beats Iran 1-0 World More World » Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition By North America correspondent Lisa Millar At 1401 Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn, Virginia, on the outskirts of Washington DC, sits a mundane and nondescript building and public car park that would not mean a lot to most Americans. More » Germany held by Ghana in 2-2 thriller Pope says mafiosi 'are excommunicated' Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 Messi grabs winner as Argentina beats Iran 1-0 South Korean kills five fellow soldiers at border outpost 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 meeting called as row erupts over sugar export marketing 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' Ford workers 'will be forced' to take redundancies Politics More Politics » Site of secret Watergate meetings set for demolition By North America correspondent Lisa Millar At 1401 Wilson Boulevard in Rosslyn, Virginia, on the outskirts of Washington DC, sits a mundane and nondescript building and public car park that would not mean a lot to most Americans. More » South Korean kills five fellow soldiers at border outpost Attacks on Ukraine forces put ceasefire under pressure The rapid unravelling of PNG's political stability Paying asylum seekers to return home 'standard practice' Sport More Sport » Germany held by Ghana in 2-2 thriller Germany drew 2-2 with Ghana, as Miroslav Klose equalled the all-time World Cup scoring record with 15 goals. More » Socceroos upbeat about World Cup finale Messi grabs winner as Argentina beats Iran 1-0 Wallabies pummel France to wrap up series whitewash Sri Lanka hits back after Robson ton for England Penalty tries help South Africa deny unlucky Wales 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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