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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 01 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Feared massacre averted as Iraqi troops, militia break Amerli siege By Middle East correspondent Hayden Cooper, wires Iraqi troops and Shiite militiamen have broken through to end a siege by Islamic State militants on a Shiite town, a day after Australian forces dropped supplies in the area. The town of Amerli had been surrounded by militants for more than two months, leaving as many as 15,000 Shiite Turkmen trapped and suffering a shortage of food and water. "Security forces and militia fighters are inside Amerli now after breaking the siege and that will definitely relieve the suffering of residents," the town's mayor said. More » Separatists claim first attack on Ukrainian ship BasicsCard users buying cigarettes, bartering groceries for alcohol Four killed as explosion flattens Paris building Warning issued over carbon tax refund scam Fresh eruption of Icelandic volcano prompts aviation alert Zimbabwe shocks Australia as injured Clarke departs ODI tour Youth under-employment hits highest level in decades Australian political staffer dies in Bolivia bus crash Boomers bounce back to thump Korea 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 » Imran Khan vows to continue Pakistan protests By South Asia correspondent Stephanie March, wires Pakistani cricketer turned opposition leader Imran Khan has vowed to continue leading anti-government protests in the wake of weekend clashes which left three people dead. More » Youth under-employment hits highest level in decades Fully Sick Rapper's life changed by battle with TB Warning issued over carbon tax refund scam Fiji seeks release of abducted peacekeepers in Syria Boomers bounce back to thump Korea Nationals call for increase in foreign aid to Iraq Zimbabwe shocks Australia as injured Clarke departs ODI tour Feared massacre averted as Iraqi troops, militia break Amerli siege Fresh eruption of Icelandic volcano prompts aviation alert World More World » Imran Khan vows to continue Pakistan protests By South Asia correspondent Stephanie March, wires Pakistani cricketer turned opposition leader Imran Khan has vowed to continue leading anti-government protests in the wake of weekend clashes which left three people dead. More » Fiji seeks release of abducted peacekeepers in Syria Feared massacre averted as Iraqi troops, militia break Amerli siege Fresh eruption of Icelandic volcano prompts aviation alert Separatists claim first attack on Ukrainian ship Four killed as explosion flattens Paris building 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 » Nationals call for increase in foreign aid to Iraq By Naomi Woodley The Government's junior Coalition partner, the Nationals, are calling for an increase in foreign aid to northern Iraq and a boost to the humanitarian refugee intake as part of Australia's efforts to fight the Islamic State (IS). More » BasicsCard users buying cigarettes, bartering with groceries Australian political staffer dies in Bolivia bus crash Fact check: Will Australia ever be the 'food bowl of Asia'? Top EU jobs appointed as Russia sanctions readied Sport More Sport » Zimbabwe shocks Australia as injured Clarke departs ODI tour Zimbabwe secured a first win over Australia since 1983 as Michael Clarke re-aggravated his hamstring injury. More » Manly scores last-gasp 26-25 win over Penrith Boomers bounce back to thump Korea Wozniacki knocks Sharapova out of US Open Liverpool thumps toothless Spurs, Arsenal held by Leicester Aussie Will Power wins maiden IndyCar title 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. 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