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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 30 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Britain raises terrorism threat level to 'severe' By North America correspondent Jane Cowan and wires Britain has raised its terrorism threat level to "severe", the second highest level, in response to possible attacks being planned in Syria and Iraq. British prime minister David Cameron said increased security measures were needed in wake of the recent murder of United States journalist James Foley by a suspected British national. "We have all been shocked and sickened by the barbaric murder of American journalist James Foley, and by the voice of what increasingly seems to have been a British terrorist recorded on that video," Mr Cameron said. More » Separatists committing serious human rights abuses in Ukraine: report Senegal confirms first case of Ebola virus Nicaraguan mine collapse traps 20 people alive underground Gloucester Valley prepares for blockade against coal seam gas project Bernard Tomic out of US Open Muslim leaders 'disappointed' by talks with A-G SA, ACT reject Government's chaplaincy offer Probe into funds like 'judicial gang rape': Kathy Jackson Shoppers urge ALDI boycott for pulling Roald Dahl book 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 » US operations in Iraq costing $7.5 million per day The Pentagon says the US military operations against Islamic State costs an average of $7.5 million per day, a figure that puts the total US spend on the conflict at more than $500 million. More » Gloucester Valley prepares for blockade against coal seam gas project Tomic withdraws from Ferrer showdown Nicaraguan mine collapse traps 20 people alive underground Senegal confirms first case of Ebola virus Britain raises terrorism threat level to 'severe' SA, ACT reject Government's chaplaincy offer Iron ore producers feel the heat from lower prices Separatists committing serious human rights abuses in Ukraine: report Muslim leaders 'disappointed' by talks with A-G World More World » US operations in Iraq costing $7.5 million per day The Pentagon says the US military operations against Islamic State costs an average of $7.5 million per day, a figure that puts the total US spend on the conflict at more than $500 million. More » Tomic withdraws from Ferrer showdown Nicaraguan mine collapse traps 20 people alive underground Senegal confirms first case of Ebola virus Separatists committing serious human rights abuses in Ukraine: report Icelandic volcano alert downgraded; airspace reopened 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 » US operations in Iraq costing $7.5 million per day The Pentagon says the US military operations against Islamic State costs an average of $7.5 million per day, a figure that puts the total US spend on the conflict at more than $500 million. More » SA, ACT reject Government's chaplaincy offer Tollner may leave CLP if not returned as deputy CCC will not investigate claims about Palmer Government disputes claim foreign workers to earn less Sport More Sport » Tomic withdraws from Ferrer showdown Australia's Bernard Tomic has withdrawn from his second round US Open clash with David Ferrer. More » Lucic-Baroni shocks Halep to reach fourth round Hawks end Magpies' finals hopes with 65-point hammering Broncos stay in finals race with win over Dragons Hunt, O'Connor to line up for Reds in 2015 Ex-Sharks player blasts Cronulla and 'drug cheat' Gallen 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