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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 26 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Mourners honour slain Missouri teen with calls for peace, justice By North America correspondent Jane Cowan, wires Michael Brown, the black teenager shot and killed by a police officer, has been farewelled by family and friends at a rousing funeral in Ferguson, Missouri. The baseball cap Brown was wearing when he was shot rested on top of the 18-year-old's casket as thousands of mourners filled the church. The service in St Louis was a markedly different scene from the violent protests that have rocked the suburb of Ferguson after the shooting on August 9. "Michael Brown does not want to be remembered for riots. He wants to be remembered as the one that made America deal with how we're going to police in the United States," said Reverend Al Sharpton. More » A snapshot of life in the Ebola 'hot zone' Mobile devices cleared for in-flight take-off Woman's death sparks warning over stem cell operators Councils lash out at 'petty' point-scoring in Canberra over roads Manual removal of faeces still happening in India: HRW Johnson hits commentators for six as Australia beats Zimbabwe Brisbane woman fired over anti-coal sign on car Family demands answers after fatal electric guitar attack Ukrainian president calls fresh elections More Analysis » Don't dismiss Middle East intervention The response to Tony Abbott's modest expression of support for action in Iraq tells us much about our current national mood. And in the rush to learn the lessons of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars we may end up making the mistake of indifference and inaction. When the time comes for the world to confront the sources of disorder in the Middle East, Australia's response should be to see what we can do to lend a hand. More » 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 Ferguson was a tinder box awaiting the match Is time running out for the TARDIS? Abbott scratches his itchy trigger finger Why the Ferguson unrest is not surprising The propaganda coup and the obliging media Just In More Just In » PM details funding to fight home-grown terrorism Prime Minister Tony Abbott says $64 million has been allocated to supporting community groups and security agencies to reduce the threat of home-grown terrorism. Speaking in Melbourne, Mr Abbott said there were at least 60 Australians fighting with the Islamic State (IS) in northern Iraq and eastern Syria and about 100 Australians working to support the movement. "Because of the Australians who are involved with this movement, what might otherwise be a problem in a far away country is a problem for us," he said. The funding is part of the $630 million in additional funding announced for the country's security agencies last month. More » Woman found dead in house on Brisbane's eastside Manchester City ominous after cruising past Liverpool 3-1 Mobile devices cleared for in-flight take-off Australia reaches record 350-run ODI tally in win over Zimbabwe Foreign Correspondent team in Sierra Leone reports on Ebola outbreak A snapshot of life in the Ebola 'hot zone' Mourners honour slain Missouri teen with calls for peace, justice Kyrgios, Ebden provide great start for Australia at US Open Councils lash out at 'petty' point-scoring in Canberra over roads World More World » Manchester City ominous after cruising past Liverpool 3-1 A double from Stevan Jovetic has given Manchester City an impressive 3-1 Premier League win over Liverpool. More » Foreign Correspondent team in Sierra Leone reports on Ebola outbreak A snapshot of life in the Ebola 'hot zone' Mourners honour slain Missouri teen with calls for peace, justice Ukrainian president calls fresh elections Syria willing to work with US to defeat IS 'terrorists' Business More Business » $1 billion budget black hole tipped as WA's credit rating downgraded Low iron ore prices will likely blow a $1 billion hole in the Western Australian budget, the state's Treasurer has revealed. The news came just hours after it emerged the state had suffered another downgrade of its credit rating due to spiralling debt. Iron ore is sitting at about US$90 a tonne, more than $30 less than what state Treasury used to calculate expected revenue for this financial year. WA Treasurer Mike Nahan said he did not expect the price would climb back above US$100 a tonne, which would lead to a $1 billion difference in this year's budget. His revelation came on the same day credit rating agency Moody's followed Standard and Poor's decision to strip WA of its AAA rating, pushing it down to Aa1. More » Banks, miners tumble as Caltex shares surge Former News Corp boss 'bullied' by politicians Reporting season update: dividends rise, often outpacing profit growth Construction sector plagued by phoenix tax, pay dodges Caltex to cut 350 jobs amid tepid profit growth Politics More Politics » PM details funding to fight home-grown terrorism Prime Minister Tony Abbott says $64 million has been allocated to supporting community groups and security agencies to reduce the threat of home-grown terrorism. Speaking in Melbourne, Mr Abbott said there were at least 60 Australians fighting with the Islamic State (IS) in northern Iraq and eastern Syria and about 100 Australians working to support the movement. "Because of the Australians who are involved with this movement, what might otherwise be a problem in a far away country is a problem for us," he said. The funding is part of the $630 million in additional funding announced for the country's security agencies last month. More » Councils lash out at 'petty' point-scoring in Canberra over roads Funding uncertainty impeding abuse inquiry, Labor says Tasmanian DPP's appeal against conviction delayed Bikies confident over High Court challenge to VLAD laws Sport More Sport » Kyrgios, Ebden provide great start for Australia at US Open Australia's Nick Kyrgios and Matt Ebden have both had success in the US Open first round at Flushing Meadows. More » Storm fifth on ladder after 24-10 win over Panthers Australia reaches record 350-run ODI tally in win over Zimbabwe Australian Michael Matthews wins third stage, leads Tour of Spain Manchester City ominous after cruising past Liverpool 3-1 Aussie athletes must sign new WADA clause Science and Technology More Science and Technology » CASA mulls use of electronic devices on take-off, landing Qantas and Virgin Australia have applied for permission to allow passengers to use electronic devices during takeoff and landing on flights within Australia. More » Homemade robot hitchhikes across Canada Colleagues remember Q Fever vaccine crusader ANU scientists identify genetic cause of lupus in girl Scrapping renewable target 'will increase power costs' 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. More » Contamination zone tenants stay put, despite Housing SA push Headless seals found on beach treated as suspicious Drilling begins as authorities test for toxic chemicals Fresh claims of unlawful Stradbroke Island sand sales 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. 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