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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 29 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott, Bishop condemn 'reprehensible' Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine Prime Minister Tony Abbott has labelled the apparent presence of Russian forces in Ukraine's territory an "invasion" and says it is "utterly reprehensible". NATO has released satellite images which it said show Russian combat forces, armed with heavy weapons, engaged in military operations in Ukraine. It said well over 1,000 Russian troops are operating inside Ukraine, marking a significant escalation of Moscow's military involvement there. More » Kevin Andrews cancels appearance at families conference Royal commission like 'judicial gang rape': HSU boss ICAC rejects Tinkler bid to have corruption claims dropped Tollner hits back at cash-for-document claims Naked man tasered after 'assaulting' police officer No criminal charges after 9yo girl fatally shoots instructor Pro-fossil fuel interests behind RET review: Flannery Man 'silenced woman with kiss during abduction attempt' Obama says international coalition needed to fight IS More Analysis » We must heed Kissinger's prophecy With Russian troops now in Ukraine, we need to be thinking more about history and what it can teach us, not less. The logic of former US secretary of state, Henry Kissinger, suggests that instead of promoting a return to equilibrium, NATO's latest moves will merely confirm its nefarious purposes in Russian eyes. This would be a notably short-sighted way to handle foreign relations. More » Budget v security: a battle for the higher ground Carbon price round two: let's get it right this time Thank you for spreading the ice bucket challenge What will it take for Joyce to go? Don't panic about wages, this isn't the '70s The legal case for Iraq intervention The paradox of political dysfunction A nation of coffee drinkers ... and racists? Sorry doesn't have to be the hardest word Just In More Just In » Man jailed for strangling, raping Adelaide escort By Loukas Founten A man who strangled and raped an escort in an Adelaide hotel room has been jailed for eight years. More » Government pushing ahead with Medibank Private sale ICAC rejects Tinkler bid to have corruption claims dropped Man 'silenced woman with kiss during abduction attempt' Royal commission like 'judicial gang rape': HSU boss Government disputes claim foreign workers to earn less Abbott, Bishop condemn 'reprehensible' Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine Tollner hits back at cash-for-document claims Naked man tasered after 'assaulting' police officer IT worker who hacked former employer avoids jail World More World » No criminal charges after 9yo girl fatally shoots instructor Criminal charges will not be laid after a 9-year-old girl accidentally killed her instructor with an Uzi in Arizona, law enforcement officials said. More » PNG's Mount Tavurvur volcano erupts back to life Poll finds gain in support Scottish independence Obama says international coalition needed to fight IS Yes we tan: Obama's suit choice causes a stir Djokovic breezes into US Open third round Business More Business » David Murray warns Australia's financial risks concentrated in real estate By business reporters Michael Janda, Neal Woolrich and Ticky Fullerton Financial System Inquiry chairman David Murray says Australia's financial risks are concentrated in real estate. More » Woolworths profit rises to almost $2.5b, dividend growth slows Harvey Norman profit shares jump on housing boom Virgin losses grow, stake in frequent flyer program sold Transfield Services shares surge as company bounces back to profit Share market flat as miners, supermarkets weigh Politics More Politics » Government disputes claim foreign workers to earn less By political reporter Louise Yaxley, staff The Northern Territory and the Federal Government have struck a deal to overcome labour shortages with a new migration agreement. More » Abbott, Bishop condemn 'reprehensible' Russian 'invasion' of Ukraine Tollner hits back at cash-for-document claims Government behaving in 'abusive way' towards children in detention Poll finds gain in support Scottish independence Sport More Sport » Kyrgios beats Seppi to advance to US Open third round Australia's Nick Kyrgios is through to the third round of the US Open after a straight-sets win over Italy's Andreas Seppi. More » Dellacqua reaches third round of US Open, Stosur crumbles Crows target 'Bomber' Thompson as assistant coach Champions League group stage draw unkind to City again Australia desperate to stay top ODI nation Souths pair facing one-game bans 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 » Pro-fossil fuel interests behind RET review: Flannery The Climate Council says the panel that reviewed the Renewable Energy Target (RET) is biased and lacks credibility, and says scrapping the target would be short-sighted and ineffective. 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