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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 31 Aug, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australian Air Force planes to carry weapons into Iraq: Abbott Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced Australian Air Force planes will carry weapons into Iraq to help Kurdish fighters battle Islamic State (IS) militants. The announcement comes as local forces push to free civilians trapped in the besieged town of Amerli which has been surrounded by IS fighters for two months. Mr Abbott is today expected to reveal the details of Australia's involvement as part of a multi-national effort. It is believed C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster aircraft based in Dubai will be used to fly munitions and arms into the country's north to help Iraqis in the fight against IS. The first mission could be made within days. More » Hundreds of foreign tanks in Ukraine: Poroshenko At least 230 people injured in Pakistan protests against PM PM draws Indigenous ire by naming settlement as 'defining moment' No place for Putin at Brisbane G20, Pussy Riot members say Dozens of Yazidi women 'sold into marriage' by Islamic State Dellacqua moves into US Open fourth round Dept defends official linked to UK child abuse scandal Reported arrest of Corby's boyfriend 'won't affect parole' Jerry Lewis made honorary member of Order of Australia 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 » At least 230 people injured in Pakistan protests against PM At least 230 people have been injured in clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, with the toll expected to rise as fighting continues. More » Australian Air Force planes to carry weapons into Iraq: Abbott Dellacqua moves into US Open fourth round Muslim Brotherhood leader's death sentence commuted Dozens of Yazidi women 'sold into marriage' by Islamic State ARU assist in signing Hunt, not O'Connor Lyon, Clarke, Cutting in for Australia Hundreds of foreign tanks in Ukraine: Poroshenko No place for Putin at Brisbane G20, Pussy Riot members say Lesotho's prime minister confirms military coup World More World » At least 230 people injured in Pakistan protests against PM At least 230 people have been injured in clashes between police and anti-government protesters in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad, with the toll expected to rise as fighting continues. More » Australian Air Force planes to carry weapons into Iraq: Abbott Dellacqua moves into US Open fourth round Muslim Brotherhood leader's death sentence commuted Dozens of Yazidi women 'sold into marriage' by Islamic State Hundreds of foreign tanks in Ukraine: Poroshenko 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 » Hundreds of foreign tanks in Ukraine: Poroshenko Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko says there are now thousands of foreign troops and hundreds of tanks in the country, as the European Union warns a "new Cold War" with Russia would be detrimental to all Europe. Mr Poroshenko, who is in Brussels to discuss the ongoing crisis with EU leaders, said his country is now the subject of foreign military aggression and terrorism. "Thousands of the foreign troops and hundreds of foreign tanks [are] now on the territory of Ukraine," he said. European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso said Ukraine was on the verge of a full-scale war as tougher sanctions against Russia were being considered. More » No place for Putin at Brisbane G20, Pussy Riot members say Lesotho's prime minister confirms military coup PM draws Indigenous ire by naming settlement as 'defining moment' NZ minister quits as email leaks rock election campaign Sport More Sport » Dellacqua moves into US Open fourth round Australia's Casey Dellacqua has moved into the fourth round of the US Open beating Czech Republic's Karolina Pliskova in three sets. More » Dojokvic eases past Querrey, Murray wins in four sets Baynes stars as Boomers lose opening Cup game Chelsea hit Everton for six as Man City lose at home Richmond beats Sydney to ensure a spot in the top eight Roosters go second with scrappy win over Storm 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