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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 14 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australia commits military force to international fight against IS militants The Federal Government is sending 600 Australian troops and 10 planes to the Middle East in preparation for military action against Islamic State militants in Iraq. Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Australia is helping an international coalition tackle the "murderous rage" of the IS group, but has not yet made the decision to commit troops to combat action. "Should this extend into combat operations, it could go on for some time," he warned. Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has backed the move, but Greens leader Christine Milne has accused the Government of putting Australian lives at risk. More » Islamic State video claims to show execution of British aid worker Ironman competitor pulled from surf dies on Qld coast Safety breach sees second ride shut at Adelaide show Greg Norman almost severs hand with chainsaw Search for boy in Spider-Man costume is now 'critical' New polls show Scotland 'no' vote remains ahead Two dead in plane crash at Mudgee Airport Stolen car crashes into fence, lands in backyard pool Rival clubs unethical in Bombers player pursuit: Goddard More Analysis » Terrorism threat rise: how should we respond? The purpose of terror alerts is to deter attacks by making their success less certain and to ensure an efficient response if deterrence fails. It's also about preparedness, vigilance and pre-emptive actions. As Australia's terrorism alert level rises to "high", it's crucial that members of the public know exactly what this means for them. More » Beware the politics of panic in terror alerts Politics trumps physics in climate change frenzy Why we should save community television Pistorius verdict won't answer all our questions It's lucky we've outlawed recessions... Obama strategy fails on Sunni-Shia divide Kurdish support against IS has strings attached The uncertain future of the ABC Our scattergun suicide prevention isn't enough Just In More Just In » Malaysia Airlines flight turns back due to auto-pilot defect A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad has been turned back due to a defect with the plane's auto-pilot system. More » New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice David Haines: a life and career in profile Greg Norman almost severs hand with chainsaw World's oldest female hockey player considers retirement Stolen car crashes into fence, lands in backyard pool Liberia asks US for help to beat Ebola Toddler prepares for first steps after meningococcal Proposed uni fee rise causes rethink in value of a trade Australia commits military force to international fight against IS militants World More World » Malaysia Airlines flight turns back due to auto-pilot defect A Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur to Hyderabad has been turned back due to a defect with the plane's auto-pilot system. More » David Haines: a life and career in profile Liberia asks US for help to beat Ebola UK actress Morton says police never investigated abuse New polls show Scotland 'no' vote remains ahead Nigerian army says offensive killed 100 Boko Haram militants Business More Business » 'Remarkable' drop in oil demand slashes prices By business reporter Stephen Letts The International Energy Agency says a sudden drop in the global demand for oil is "nothing short of remarkable". The Paris-based IEA says its global demand forecast has been "revised down sharply" in the past month as oil prices on futures markets continue to tumble. "A pronounced slowdown in demand growth in the second quarter of 2014 and a weaker outlook for Europe and China underpin the downward revisions," the IEA found in its highly influential monthly Oil Market Report. This week the price of Brent futures fell below $US100 per barrel for the first time in more than a year, while West Texas Intermediate crude is trading around $US91 per barrel. More » Employment data illusion leaves young jobseekers disillusioned Share market ends lower despite late rally Roy Hill CEO not fazed by iron ore price drop NAB's Clydesdale Bank makes plans to leave an independent Scotland China and Russia to build major seaport: report Politics More Politics » Nigerian army says offensive killed 100 Boko Haram militants Nigeria's army says it has repelled an attack by Boko Haram militants who tried to seize a key city in north-eastern Borno state. More » Iraq PM orders halt to airstrikes against IS in civilian areas 'Almighty arm wrestle' predicted over Japan whaling plan Indigenous leaders to push for constitutional recognition Farmer living amongst wind turbines backs keeping RET Sport More Sport » Live: Storm v Bulldogs Grandstand brings you live updates from the Storm v Bulldogs elimination final. More » Ban talk affects Harvey's preparation for Kangaroos' prelim final Rival clubs unethical in Bombers player pursuit: Goddard Polota-Nau and Bethem latest victims of Wallabies injury curse Australia secures clean sweep in Davis Cup tie Mayweather beats Maidana by unanimous decision Science and Technology More Science and Technology » New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice Antarctic scientists have declared a new record has been set for the extent of Antarctic sea ice since records began. More » Solar storm heads Earth's way after double Sun blasts Swiss watch makers deny Apple threatens their product Hendra virus vaccine, helicopter 'floaties' win Eureka prizes Crowd-sourced research more trouble than it is worth: study Environment More Environment » New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice Antarctic scientists have declared a new record has been set for the extent of Antarctic sea ice since records began. More » 'Almighty arm wrestle' predicted over Japan whaling plan Farmer living amongst wind turbines backs keeping RET Uluru rabbit plague threatens native wallaby population Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit high in 2013 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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