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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 31 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australia drops aid to Iraqis under siege by Islamic State fighters A Royal Australian Air Force plane has dropped humanitarian aid into the besieged Shiite town of Amerli in northern Iraq ahead of delivering weapons to fighters battling Islamic State (IS) militants. Prime Minister Tony Abbott says Australia has joined other nations in making air drops of humanitarian aid, after earlier announcing RAAF aircraft based in Dubai will fly munitions and arms into Iraq to fight IS. Despite Australia's expanded role in assisting Iraqi and Kurdish forces combat the IS threat, Mr Abbott said there had been "no specific request" for Australia to play a military role in the fight against IS forces. More » First bodies of MH17 plane victims return to Australia Taxi driver dies while exchanging details over minor collision Hundreds of foreign tanks in Ukraine: Poroshenko Missing 5yo British boy found in Spain, parents arrested Lake Argyle in Western Australia's remote Kimberley earmarked for future 'second capital' Kyrgios knocked out of US Open in four-set loss Man stabbed repeatedly in Redfern street Aussie Will Power wins maiden IndyCar title At least 230 people injured in Pakistan protests 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 » James Foley and news organisations' duty of care 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? Just In More Just In » Aussie Will Power wins maiden IndyCar title Australian driver Will Power has won his first IndyCar title with a ninth-place finish in the final race of the season. More » Australia drops aid to Iraqis under siege by Islamic State fighters Nick Kyrgios loses to Tommy Robredo at US Open First bodies of MH17 plane victims return to Australia Ferguson protests continue after Michael Brown shooting Lake Argyle suggested for development of Australia's north Top EU jobs appointed as Russia sanctions readied UN demands release of detained Fijian peacekeepers Taxi driver dies while exchanging details over minor collision Workers in Sierra Leone Ebola treatment centre go on strike World More World » Ferguson protests continue after Michael Brown shooting Hundreds of marchers took to the streets of Ferguson in Missouri on Saturday, with protesters calling for justice three weeks after a white police officer shot and killed an unarmed black teenager. More » Top EU jobs appointed as Russia sanctions readied UN demands release of detained Fijian peacekeepers Workers in Sierra Leone Ebola treatment centre go on strike Missing 5yo British boy found in Spain, parents arrested At least 230 people injured in Pakistan protests Business More Business » 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 » Iron ore producers feel the heat from lower prices Australian share market finishes week flat David Murray warns Australia's financial risks concentrated in real estate Woolworths profit rises to almost $2.5b, dividend growth slows Harvey Norman profit shares jump on housing boom Politics More Politics » Top EU jobs appointed as Russia sanctions readied European Union leaders have chosen Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk to chair their Council and named Italian Federica Mogherini to run the bloc's foreign relations, as the EU prepares to threaten Russia with new sanctions over Ukraine. More » UN demands release of detained Fijian peacekeepers Hundreds of foreign tanks in Ukraine: Poroshenko No place for Putin at G20: Pussy Riot members Lesotho's prime minister confirms military coup Sport More Sport » Nick Kyrgios loses to Tommy Robredo at US Open Australia's Nick Kyrgios is out of the US Open after a loss in four sets to Spanish 16th seed Tommy Robredo. More » Warriors in finals frame after hammering Titans Aussie Will Power wins maiden IndyCar title Dellacqua moves into US Open fourth round Live: Warriors v Titans, Sea Eagles v Panthers Live: Suns v Eagles, Crows v Saints, Bulldogs v Giants 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 » Seal sightings prompt warning to leave animals alone A high number of seal sightings on WA beaches has prompted wildlife authorities to remind people that the animals should be left alone. More » Pro-fossil fuel interests behind RET review: Flannery Household solar energy subsidies should be cut back: government review Zambia lifts ban on hunting, big cats remain protected Concerns for marine life near deep sea mining project 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. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2014 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters