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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 16 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » United Nations adopts wide-ranging sanctions against Islamic State The United Nations has adopted a resolution aimed at weakening Islamic State militants by cutting off funding and the flow of foreign fighters, as tribal leaders from Iraq's Sunni heartland offer conditional backing for a new government. The Security Council unanimously passed a resolution naming people associated with the Islamic State and Syria-based Nursa Front who will be subject to an international travel ban, asset freeze and arms embargo. It has also threatened sanctions against those who finance, recruit or supply weapons to the militants. 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More » United Nations adopts wide-ranging sanctions against Islamic State Flooding, landslide leave 17 dead in northern India US police name officer who shot unarmed teen Daughter of woman found dead in suitcase officially detained Bank clerk accused of stealing $35k from MH370 victims Business More Business » Mining giant BHP to split, spin off assets By business editor Ian Verrender BHP Billiton has confirmed that it will split the company and spin off its second tier assets into a new corporation. In an announcement to the Australian Securities Exchange on Friday, the world’s biggest mining group said it had explored whether to sell its “non-core” assets or house them in a new company and had opted for a demerger. It is expected to reveal the full details of the plan when it releases its full year results on Tuesday but speculation today is that the new company will be headquartered in Perth with a mixture of the company’s South African and Australian nickel, manganese and aluminium assets. More » Macquarie to compensate customers over advice scandal ANZ's third quarter earnings hit record high $5.2 billion Hardie blames poor manufacturing performance for earnings downturn Corporate Australia in denial over climate change: Dunlop Mining gains lift share market higher Politics More Politics » United Nations adopts wide-ranging sanctions against Islamic State The United Nations has adopted a resolution aimed at weakening Islamic State militants by cutting off funding and the flow of foreign fighters, as tribal leaders from Iraq's Sunni heartland offer conditional backing for a new government. The Security Council unanimously passed a resolution naming people associated with the Islamic State and Syria-based Nursa Front who will be subject to an international travel ban, asset freeze and arms embargo. It has also threatened sanctions against those who finance, recruit or supply weapons to the militants. More » Mark Scott warns of difficult times ahead for ABC Journalists could face jail for reports on 'special intelligence operations' Corporate Australia in denial over climate change: Dunlop Hockey 'genuinely sorry' for petrol excise gaffe Sport More Sport » Geelong tops table with thrilling win over Carlton Geelong kicked two goals in the final five minutes to beat Carlton by six points, claiming top spot on the ladder. 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