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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 26 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » China says Palmer's mongrel remarks were 'doomed to failure' By political correspondent Emma Griffiths China's ambassador to Australia has confirmed he has received a letter of apology from Clive Palmer, adding that the Chinese people are "never to be insulted". The Federal MP last week described the Chinese government as "mongrels" that "shoot their own people" triggering widespread condemnation from figures including Prime Minister Tony Abbott. This morning Mr Palmer offered a "genuine and sincere" apology after realising "that what I said on Q&A was an insult to Chinese people everywhere". A statement released by the Chinese Embassy in response to Mr Palmer's letter said the remarks were always "doomed to failure". More » Shorten signals reservations over Putin's visit to Australia Electro Optic Systems shares in orbit after space junk deal with Lockheed Law firm sues Government over 6yo asylum seeker Melbourne Archbishop defends Catholic priests' celibacy Woman found dead in house on Brisbane's eastside Superman 'holy grail' comic sells for record $3.5m Fears over hospital security after fatal guitar attack Immune cell discovery brings diabetes cure closer Doctor given experimental Ebola treatment dies More Analysis » Team Australia: divided we stand While "Team Australia" is the PM's latest tool to unite the nation in the face of external threats, our polling suggests the Government is failing to unite us in a more basic way. The majority of Australians think social classes still exist and the intersection between class and politics is becoming more polarised. Real leadership is about understanding the differences and nuances and finding tangible ways of uniting a nation, not just wrapping them in a flag and demanding they cheer. More » Don't muddy the water trigger protections The cold calculations of the GFC stimulus Ending religion won't end the conflict Ricciardo could be in pole position ... next year Don't dismiss Middle East intervention Is the age of the press baron over? Leash the PUP and deal direct with Labor Doped or duped: can the Sharks have it both ways? Following the money down the ballot hole Just In More Just In » Slain couple 'angry' over panel van restoration By Kristy Sexton-McGrath The man accused of murdering a Mount Isa couple has told a court they were angry at him for not restoring their panel van quickly enough. More » Australia 'at the front' of growing subprime mortgage market Melbourne Archbishop defends Catholic priests' celibacy Former AFL player sues over ‘negligent’ foot surgery Shorten signals reservations over Putin's visit to Australia Breaking Bad wins top Emmy as Williams honoured Electro Optic Systems shares in orbit after space junk deal with Lockheed Explainer: Scottish independence vote Fears over hospital security after fatal guitar attack Pilot killed in chopper crash at Kimberley pastoral station World More World » Breaking Bad wins top Emmy as Williams honoured Gritty drug drama Breaking Bad has been honoured at the Emmy Awards as the top drama series on US television for the second consecutive year and picked up three top acting awards. More » Hypersonic weapon destroyed seconds after test launch Superman 'holy grail' comic sells for record $3.5m Scotland's pro-independence leader wins final TV debate Boko Haram claims Islamic caliphate in Nigeria Former 'world's tallest man' dies of brain haemorrhage Business More Business » Australia 'at the front' of growing subprime mortgage market By business reporter Pat McGrath They triggered an economic meltdown in the United States and sparked the global financial crisis, but subprime mortgages are staging a revival in Australia. More » Pacific Brands passes Hard Yakka to Wesfarmers after heavy loss Boart Longyear 'teetering in the right direction' to avoid collapse Actuaries urge reform of superannuation draw downs Mobile devices cleared for in-flight take-off French government resigns amid economic dispute Politics More Politics » Shorten signals reservations over Putin's visit to Australia By political reporter Jane Norman Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has expressed his "gravest reservations" at welcoming anyone to Australia linked to the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. More » Explainer: Scottish independence vote Law firm sues Government over 6yo asylum seeker China says Palmer's mongrel remarks were 'doomed to failure' PM details funding to fight home-grown terrorism Sport More Sport » Djokovic roars into second round at US Open Novak Djokovic shrugged off his mediocre run-up to the US Open by outclassing Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-1, 6-2, 6-4. More » Storm brace for Roosters challenge Newman extends Tigers deal Kyrgios, Ebden provide great start for Australia at US Open Australia reaches record 350-run ODI tally in win over Zimbabwe Australian Michael Matthews wins third stage, leads Tour of Spain Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Immune cell discovery brings diabetes cure closer Researchers believe they have made a breakthrough that could help find ways to prevent type 1 diabetes, after catching immune cells at the "scene of the crime". More » CASA mulls use of electronic devices on take-off, landing Homemade robot hitchhikes across Canada Colleagues remember Q Fever vaccine crusader ANU scientists identify genetic cause of lupus in girl Environment More Environment » Concerns for marine life near deep sea mining project By Jason Om A controversial mining project that involves ploughing the sea floor off Papua New Guinea (PNG) is set to begin amid concerns about its impact on the marine environment. 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