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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 21 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » More than 60,000 flee Islamic State in Syria More than 60,000 mainly-Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey in the past 24 hours, as Islamic State (IS) militants seized dozens of Syrian villages close to the border. Turkey opened a stretch of the frontier on Friday after Kurdish civilians fled their homes, fearing an imminent attack on the border town of Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobani. US forces have bombed IS in Iraq but, as local Kurds said they feared a massacre in Kobani, it remains unclear when or where any military action might take place in Syria. More » White House intruder armed with knife, US officials say Brandis 'confident' Labor will back anti-terrorism laws Domestic violence firestorm engulfs American football Lambie 'knew' policewoman's story before Facebook post Australians join global push for climate change action Toddler in Melbourne cleared of deadly Ebola G20 nations divided over Putin ban in Brisbane Defence adviser quits role after three weeks Fiji's Bainimarama claims election victory More Analysis » Scotland says 'No', but with regret After 300 odd years of campaigning for independence, the Scots gazed down at the precipice and pulled back. Scots wanted to celebrate their independence (imagine the parties in Edinburgh tonight if that had happened) but they did not, in the end, want to face the consequences of that independence. But even among those "No" voters persuaded by the economic arguments, relief will mingle with a profound sense that this was a missed opportunity. More » A lesson in the power of words (and censorship) So much for the pivot to Asia Political will crumbles under the pokies power Our new era of crowdsourced terrorism Where Scotland led, others will follow Taking the fight to terrorism is a job for Morrison Terrorism reality driven home by raids Australia's top paid executives get a reality cheque When love can kill: how ebola spreads Just In More Just In » Brandis 'confident' Labor will back anti-terrorism laws Attorney-General George Brandis says he is confident Labor will support new national security laws targeting foreign fighters. More » Toddler in Melbourne cleared of deadly Ebola Barbecue invitation failed to tempt Indonesia's next president Food tourism brings curious visitors to Tasmanian producers Defence adviser quits role after three weeks Australians join global push for climate change action Antiques from Sydney's first mayor go under hammer Fact check: Will Australian universities 'slide into mediocrity' without reform? Fiji's Bainimarama claims election victory Victoria Premier challenges NSW counterpart to grand final bet World More World » Barbecue invitation failed to tempt Indonesia's next president By Indonesia correspondent George Roberts As Indonesia prepares to swear in its new president next month, correspondent George Roberts reminisces about the lengths he went to to get an interview with the country's next head of state. More » Fiji's Bainimarama claims election victory PNG plane crash claims the life of fourth person Domestic violence firestorm engulfs American football Japanese construction giant promises space elevator by 2050 White House intruder armed with knife, US officials say Business More Business » Alibaba share price surges on US market debut Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $US21.8 billion ($24.4 billion) in the biggest initial public offering in the United States. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd stock closed at $US93.89, up 38 per cent from the IPO price of $US68 a share, leaving the company valued at over $US230 billion. The start of trading was delayed because of intense demand from investors. More » Australian dollar could fall to 73 US cents: analysts Australia won't shut G20 door on Putin: Hockey Going it alone on carbon pricing makes economic sense: IMF Sliding iron ore prices felt across economy: Moody's Service jobs may explain outsized rise in part-time work Politics More Politics » Brandis 'confident' Labor will back anti-terrorism laws Attorney-General George Brandis says he is confident Labor will support new national security laws targeting foreign fighters. More » Barbecue invitation failed to tempt Indonesia's next president Defence adviser quits role after three weeks Australians join global push for climate change action Fiji's Bainimarama claims election victory Sport More Sport » Toovey fires up at referees after semi-final loss Manly coach Geoff Toovey was again left bemoaning the referees after the Sea Eagles bowed out of the premiership race. More » Ken Hinkley lauds effort of his Power team Brad Sewell pulled out of VFL grand final Tigers effectively sacked me three months ago: Potter Ricciardo looking forward to 'fun' Singapore GP after qualifying Ozil helps Arsenal trounce Villa, Liverpool stumble Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Japanese construction giant promises space elevator by 2050 Japanese construction giant Obayashi has announced they have the capacity to build an elevator to space by 2050. More » Dwarf galaxy harbours 'supermassive' black hole Number of websites passes 1 billion New spider's venom has 'exciting' potential applications Boeing, SpaceX to build 'space taxis' for NASA Environment More Environment » Japan to resume whaling in Antarctic waters Japanese whalers will resume operations in the Antarctic, Japan announced on the final day of the Independent Whaling Commission (IWC) in Slovenia. 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