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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 11 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Obama preparing for air strikes against IS in Syria US president Barack Obama has vowed to attack Islamic State militants "wherever they exist" in a speech laying out a strategy for expanding airstrikes in Iraq and, for the first time, striking targets in Syria. "I have made it clear that we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are," Mr Obama said. "That means I will not hesitate to take action against ISIL (Islamic State) in Syria, as well as Iraq." Mr Obama outlined a four-pronged strategy which includes expanded air strikes but no troops on the ground. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said the Government had not received a request for further assistance from the US, but suggested Australia was likely to expand its involvement. 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Therefore, we can expect the Kurds to ramp up their demands as the war against IS continues. More » The uncertain future of the ABC Our scattergun suicide prevention isn't enough Emptiness of the Gillard accusations laid bare Drum wrap: the war against Islamic State militants Optimism v cynicism: Scotland's battle to break free The world needs a pay rise to prosper What's the case for a federal ICAC? This Royal Commission witch hunt was unwise Where will banned jihadists go? Just In More Just In » Parents of boy killed by homemade gun issue warning By Peta Carlyon The parents of a 15-year-old boy accidentally killed with a homemade airgun have issued a warning to other families. More » Explosives mistakenly left at airport by federal police Queensland man accused of recruiting for Islamic State Pearson wants constitution change to create Indigenous body Uluru rabbit plague threatens native wallaby population Xie sexually assaulted relative after Lin killings, court told NSW coroner finds Stanley Lord died of natural causes Abbott defends removal of federal police from airport Police appeal to backpackers who may have been drugged, assaulted Body found at tip not being treated as suspicious World More World » US backs efforts to stop sale of French warships to Russia The United States has thrown its weight behind efforts to ensure that the sale of two French warships to Russia, the first of which has been delayed due to international concerns about the Ukraine crisis, is called off permanently. 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More » Morabito re-injures knee at Fremantle training Harvey looms as game changer Slipper fit to line up for Wallabies Pistorius prepares for verdict over murder charge Ballin set for early return if Manly wins Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Swiss watch makers deny Apple threatens their product Apple's iPod upended the music industry and its iPhone knocked Nokia off its smartphone perch, but Swiss watch makers have dismissed warnings that the technology giant's new wristwatch gadget could do something similar to them. More » Hendra virus vaccine, helicopter 'floaties' win Eureka prizes Crowd-sourced research more trouble than it is worth: study Possum faeces may cause flesh-eating ulcers in humans Apple unveils smartwatch, larger iPhones Environment More Environment » Uluru rabbit plague threatens native wallaby population By James Dunlevie A team of volunteers is fighting to protect an endangered species of native wallaby from a rabbit invasion at Uluru. 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