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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 28 Jul, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Security fears force AFP officers to delay mission to MH17 crash site A team of unarmed federal police officers have been forced to delay their planned visit to the MH17 crash site in eastern Ukraine after the area was declared unsafe. The Australian Federal Police officers are among a team of international experts in the region as part of the mission to secure the site and recover crash victims' remains. Observers say fighting has intensified in the area where much of the wreckage from flight MH17 landed after it was shot down on July 17, killing 298 people including 38 Australian citizens and residents. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says the AFP officers will work as part of a Dutch-led humanitarian mission, adding: "Our objective is to get in, to get cracking, and to get out." More » Ceasefire stalls as fighting continues in Gaza Consular officials to begin processing asylum seekers in WA Abbott Government delivering more promises than it is breaking Government unveils $5.1b job services overhaul Ricciardo cruises to victory in Hungarian F1 Grand Prix Magnussen leads golden trio in 100m Italy's Nibali wins maiden Tour de France Man dies in trench collapse at worksite in Brisbane Costa Concordia wreck completes its final voyage More Analysis » Context pops Hockey right in the kisser - again Madonna King's biography might be a perceptive, compelling portrait of Joe Hockey, but it's distinctly inconvenient for the Treasurer. Context is important in politics, and it has a fluid, unpredictable way of turning on politicians. But context seems to have an especially vindictive problem with Joe Hockey. It's like he dated context in a former life, or something; it's that bad. More » It's about time Australia put pressure on Israel Hamas makes civilian casualties a tragic certainty The child care challenge we must all face Boat turnbacks make harsh deterrents pointless There is nothing modern about euthanasia Running with bulls: a tale of two gorings Detention shame: children, mothers self-harming Stifling the debate on euthanasia in Australia Scripture in schools: it is "special" for a reason Just In More Just In » Japanese schoolgirl arrested for dismembering classmate A 15-year-old Japanese schoolgirl was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murdering a classmate and dismembering her body, local media reported. More » More than 150 killed in Benghazi, Tripoli clashes Ceasefire stalls as fighting continues in Gaza ASX profit reporting season clouded by prospect of downgrades Labor MPs at odds over call to condemn Gaza assault Italy's Nibali keeps date with Tour destiny Boko Haram suspected of kidnapping Cameroon minister's wife Consular officials to begin processing asylum seekers in WA Government unveils $5.1b job services overhaul Australians fill podium in blue ribbon race in Glasgow World More World » Japanese schoolgirl arrested for dismembering classmate A 15-year-old Japanese schoolgirl was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murdering a classmate and dismembering her body, local media reported. More » More than 150 killed in Benghazi, Tripoli clashes Ceasefire stalls as fighting continues in Gaza Labor MPs at odds over call to condemn Gaza assault Italy's Nibali keeps date with Tour destiny Boko Haram suspected of kidnapping Cameroon minister's wife Business More Business » IMF cuts global growth forecasts on China, US downgrades By finance reporter Alicia Barry The International Monetary Fund has cut its global economic growth forecast for 2014 because of weakness in the world's two biggest economies. The IMF says the global economy will grow by 3.4 per cent this year, down from its April forecast of 3.7 per cent. The revision reflects a weak first quarter in the US which makes up almost a quarter of global GDP. The IMF's forecast for China has also been lowered to 7.4 per cent from 7.6 per cent, with problems in the country's housing market noted. More » Ex-Woolies exec Foran appointed to world's 'second biggest retail job' WTO faces 'crisis' as India refuses to sign deal Sydney, Melbourne going green despite RET uncertainty Moylan sorry for 'unintended consequences' of ANZ hoax APRA chairman eyes big four banks' mortgage war Politics More Politics » Ceasefire stalls as fighting continues in Gaza By Middle East correspondent Hayden Cooper, wires A 24-hour ceasefire announced by Hamas in Gaza appears to be stalling, with both Palestinian militants and Israel continuing their offensives. More » Labor MPs at odds over call to condemn Gaza assault Consular officials to begin processing asylum seekers in WA Government unveils $5.1b job services overhaul Security fears force AFP officers to delay mission to MH17 crash site Sport More Sport » Australians fill podium in blue ribbon race in Glasgow A James Magnussen-led Aussie sweep of the 100m freestyle podium headlined a strong day four in the pool. More » Italy's Nibali keeps date with Tour destiny Morton beats Meares to sprint gold in Glasgow Ricciardo wins thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix Michael Shelley wins Australian marathon gold Tigers put off decision on Potter's future Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Drones and robots 'helping farmers secure their future' by Sam Ikin Tasmanian farmers are future-proofing their industry by embracing drones, robots and other high-tech devices to help boost production. Agricultural scientists say drones could soon become regular farming equipment along with tractors and combine harvesters. Drone pilot and agricultural scientist Will Bignell, who has created a business using drones, said the sky was the limit for the device. "We can map out digital elevation [for drainage planning]... or map out a creek that might run through a paddock and show the highest points and lowest points to about a 2 cm accuracy," Mr Bignell said. More » Are we alone? Alien pollution might reveal the answer 3D-printed body parts don't cost an arm and a leg Dredging can double coral disease in reefs: study NASA predicts evidence of aliens only 20 years away Environment More Environment » Mine's burning rock pile sparks health concerns Deep in the Gulf of Carpentaria, a waste rock pile has been smouldering for seven months, causing large smoke plumes and angering Aboriginal groups. Traditional owners also fear corrosive acids from the McArthur River mine, one of the world's largest producers of zinc, lead and silver, could spread into the water catchment during the wet season. The groups are demanding its owner, Swiss company Glencore, stop the smoke plume immediately. Glencore said it was trying to extinguish the fire but could not say when it would be out. 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