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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 28 Jun, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » ISIS committing 'horrible war crimes' in Iraq: HRW Satellite imagery strongly suggests the extremist Sunni group the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has conducted mass executions in Iraq, lobby group Human Rights Watch says. The New York-based body says between 160 and 190 men were killed in at least two locations in and around Tikrit - the hometown of late Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein - between June 11 and 14. It said that the death toll could be much higher, but the difficulty of locating bodies and getting to the area had prevented a full investigation. More » Origins of World War I: How trains, technology and a teenage assassin helped pitch Europe into conflict Asylum seeker boat off Christmas Island: reports Family demands answers amid CBA fraud fallout Girl bashed with vacuum cleaner pole 'died in pain' Train surfer 'electrocuted' at Melbourne station Wimbledon: Lleyton Hewitt bows out in second-round, beaten in five sets by Poland's Jerzy Janowicz Navy charges four sailors over inappropriate behaviour US takes in Sudanese woman sentenced to death More Analysis » Introducing the latest master of the square-up This week marks the one-year anniversary of Kevin Rudd's square-up against his former deputy, Julia Gillard, who had rolled him three years earlier. Yet despite being promised a new era of political stability, we are now seeing a familiar pattern of square-ups dotted all over the political landscape. And Clive Palmer emerges as the master of the art with a massive square-up on Abbott on climate change. More » Another war anniversary, another snub to Russia Forgetting others in the quest for self-improvement Big Day Out will struggle to restore its former glory The politics of extremes is hurting our democracy Aboriginal people like Rosie Fulton deserve better Why we must demand justice in North Korea Festival of dangerous marketing tactics Abbott, Palmer and Gore - a play in three acts Parliament teeters between infantile and absurd Just In More Just In » Outgoing Liberal president calls for greater roles for women By Louise Yaxley The first Federal Liberal Council meeting since last September's election victory is focusing on finding ways to retain power and build on recent electoral success. More » NRL probe says players betting on matches: reports Russia warns three former Soviet states after EU deal Lleyton Hewitt out in five sets at Wimbledon Origins of World War I: Why Europe went to war Indonesian police raid red light district US to cease making, buying anti-personnel landmines Navy charges four sailors over inappropriate behaviour ISIS committing 'horrible war crimes' in Iraq: HRW Aboriginal remains returned from Chicago museum to Tasmania World More World » Russia warns three former Soviet states after EU deal The Russian government has warned of "grave consequences" after three former Soviet States â€" Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova â€" signed a trade and political pact with European Union. More » Indonesian police raid red light district US to cease making, buying anti-personnel landmines ISIS committing 'horrible war crimes' in Iraq: HRW US takes in Sudanese woman sentenced to death Mandela's widow to resume public life after mourning 'best friend' Business More Business » Special taxes considered by inquiry into foreign real estate investors By business reporter Michael Janda Federal MPs appear to be considering increased charges on foreign buyers of Australian real estate to address public concerns about rising overseas investment. More » Family demands answers amid CBA fraud fallout Could a Treasury takeover top-up 'glass half-full' wine industry? Japanese giant moves in on Australian grains Rinehart trust case: Bianca Rinehart's barrister labels independent trustees incompetent Share market retreats on US rate rise talk Politics More Politics » Outgoing Liberal president calls for greater roles for women By Louise Yaxley The first Federal Liberal Council meeting since last September's election victory is focusing on finding ways to retain power and build on recent electoral success. More » Russia warns three former Soviet states after EU deal Indonesian police raid red light district Asylum seeker boat off Christmas Island: reports Richard Alston voted new Liberal Party president Sport More Sport » NRL probe says players betting on matches: reports An NRL investigation has reportedly found a number of players are involved in betting on matches. More » Lleyton Hewitt out in five sets at Wimbledon Man United signs Luke Shaw in reported record deal Cats edge out Bombers in thrilling finish Sharks complete incredible comeback to beat Broncos 24-22 Sea Eagles prevail in 24-16 win over Roosters Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australian scientists snap 'new mammal species' in PNG By Rachel Carbonell One of Australia's first crowd-funded scientific expeditions may have uncovered several new species of mammal in Papua New Guinea. More » Pioneering chemist who invented Kevlar dies age 90 FBI investigates anthrax scare involving 75 scientists Hacking attack on phones with popular messenger app Antarctica under threat from human visitors: scientist Environment More Environment » Fact check: Abbott overstating household savings from axing the carbon tax Prime Minister Tony Abbott says every Australian household will benefit to the tune of $550 a year if the carbon tax is scrapped. Legislation to repeal the carbon tax has passed the House of Representatives and is headed for the Senate. ABC Fact Check investigates. More » Carbon tax fate in Palmer's hands as MPs pass repeal bills Garnaut praises Palmer's defence of climate bodies Conservationist confirms he set up Palmer-Gore talks Coalition 'happy' to meet Palmer's condition for carbon tax repeal 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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