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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 13 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australians urged to get out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue The Federal Government is urging Australians in Gaza to leave the area immediately as the United Nations calls for a ceasefire in the conflict that has now killed more than 130 people. On the Gaza border, Israeli troops and tanks are standing by, maintaining the threat of a ground invasion as rocket fire continues from Palestinian militants. Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop says she is deeply concerned about the conflict, and the Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv is offering Australians a "one-off assisted departure" from the Gaza Strip. More » Ian Thorpe reportedly set to reveal he is gay in Parkinson interview Ramones founding member Tommy dies AFL commentator Taylor slammed over homophobic sledge Syrian mother appeals for help after baby pulled from rubble Apple iPhone threatens Chinese security: academic English break Agar and Hughes' 10th-wicket record Abbott blames Labor for 'difficult' Senate week Tour de France: Kadri ends French wait for stage win More Analysis » The problem with the problem of inequality The bold facts about inequality, as made abundantly clear by the rock stars of economics, just haven't moved enough people on the Right to encourage politicians to take notice. That's because the real disagreement isn't over facts at all, but rather worldviews: put simply, is the world meritocratic or not? When we debate policy we often take our worldview for granted, and forget that our political opponents see the world in a fundamentally different way. More » Calling a World Cup victory a 'rape' is no joke Carbon confusion: sloppy policy or worthy amendments?” As Ukraine advances, Russia's hopes slip away Public funding killed corruption? Not quite You get senators on side by getting voters on side Who knows what Clive Palmer wants? Note to Abbott: don't mention the war Abbott confronts his 'Tampa moment' Retirement village rorts: the booming scandal Just In More Just In » Syrian mother appeals for help after baby pulled from rubble The mother of a two-month-old Syrian baby rescued from the rubble of a bombed Aleppo building appealed on Saturday for help to raise her son. More » Netherlands seal third with 3-0 win over dispirited Brazil Ian Thorpe reportedly set to reveal he is gay in Parkinson interview Aussie guard Mills re-signs with champion Spurs AFL commentator Taylor slammed over homophobic sledge Kadri ends French wait as Contador stings Nibali Root and Anderson break Agar-Hughes' 10th-wicket record Leaks raise fresh Sarkozy corruption allegations Two people found dead in western Sydney home Australians urged to get out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue World More World » Syrian mother appeals for help after baby pulled from rubble The mother of a two-month-old Syrian baby rescued from the rubble of a bombed Aleppo building appealed on Saturday for help to raise her son. More » Netherlands seal third with 3-0 win over dispirited Brazil Kadri ends French wait as Contador stings Nibali Root and Anderson break Agar-Hughes' 10th-wicket record Leaks raise fresh Sarkozy corruption allegations Australians urged to get out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue Business More Business » Carbon tax Senate confusion worries business, renewables uncertainty costs jobs By political reporter Simon Cullen and business reporter Neal Woolrich Confusion around the Palmer United Party's carbon tax repeal amendment is causing concern for businesses. The amendment is designed to ensure consumers get the full benefit when the carbon tax is scrapped. However, the party's parliamentarians have given conflicting opinions on which industries it will apply to. Meanwhile, the renewable energy sector continues to be stalled by uncertainty over what will ultimately happen to the renewable energy target. More » ANZ hoaxer Jonathan Moylan set to avoid jail NBN boss Bill Morrow to make salary of $3m per year Home loan growth stalls with investors still dominating Former High Court judge Callinan to lead CBA compensation scheme NT iron ore company Sherwin Iron goes into voluntary administration Qantas settles with Washington in theme song dispute Politics More Politics » Leaks raise fresh Sarkozy corruption allegations The corruption scandal surrounding former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has deepened further with fresh leaks of telephone conversations purporting to show he offered to get a judge a plum job in return for favours. More » Australians urged to get out of Gaza as Israeli strikes continue What we know about the Tamil asylum seekers detained at sea Abbott blames Labor for 'difficult' Senate week Islamic State listed as terrorist organisation by Government Sport More Sport » Netherlands seal third with 3-0 win over dispirited Brazil The Netherlands compounded Brazil's World Cup misery with a 3-0 win to claim third place in the play-off in Brasilia. More » AFL commentator Taylor slammed over homophobic sledge Explosive Warriors blow Eels away Kadri ends French wait as Contador stings Nibali Waratahs thump Reds to round out regular season Aussie guard Mills re-signs with champion Spurs Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Apple iPhone threatens Chinese security: academic US technology giant Apple is being accused of threatening China's national security because of the iPhone's ability to track and time-stamp a user's location. More » Caution urged over DNA-tailored treatments Expert says object in sky is space junk, not meteor 3D printing could revolutionise battlefield logistic Coalition MP likens 'alarmist' climate change debate to sci-fi film plot Environment More Environment » Abbott blames Labor for 'difficult' Senate week Prime Minister Tony Abbott has acknowledged the past week in the Senate has been a difficult one, but is putting the blame on Labor, not the Palmer United Party (PUP). The Government is hoping to reintroduce its carbon repeal legislation in the Lower House next week after the PUP voted with Labor and the Greens in the Senate to block it. "When you look at things in the Senate, sure, [Clive] Palmer has three senators, but [Bill] Shorten has 25 and we know that Mr Palmer will change his mind come Monday but Bill Shorten will still be there supporting putting your power prices up," Mr Abbott said. 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