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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Tue 23 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » US warplanes hit Islamic State targets in Syria US warplanes have begun attacking Islamic State targets in Syria, in an assault which began with a barrage of sea-launched cruise missiles. The Pentagon says the strikes are being carried out by the US with the support of "partner nations", including Saudi Arabia and Jordan. "Given that these operations are ongoing, we are not in a position to provide additional details at this time," the Pentagon tweeted. Islamic State militants have recently made territorial gains in Syria, with thousands of refugees fleeing as the Sunni militants closed in on a Kurdish town. US planes began hitting IS targets in Iraq last month. More » Rozelle shop owner started fire to claim insurance, police allege Islamic State call to kill Australians is a genuine threat: Julie Bishop Chloe Valentine's godmother 'lost faith' in Families SA Funeral held for Hunt family shot dead on NSW farm Coal has no future in energy mix, UN warns UWA to hike fees 30pc if deregulation gets green light Second jury discharged in Robert Xie trial Hundreds of mining jobs to be axed by BMA Robin Williams' Mork spacesuit up for sale More Analysis » Tell us why we need these new anti-terror laws The threat of terrorism is real. Irrespective of raids and official threat levels, we can see that the world around us is a dangerous place. But does that mean we need new anti-terrorism laws? Or is this more about creating the impression of action? It's not enough for our elected leaders to say that anti-terrorism legislation is "above politics" - we must insist on there being proper scrutiny of any new laws. More » New Islamic State threat an Iraq game-changer Credibility gap as Canberra goes into lockdown Press freedom sidelined in pursuit of security The unspoken benefits of tax avoidance Shorten's timely transition from 'no' to 'me too' How Abbott let down the libertarians The 'national interest' is a figleaf to avoid debate How to cope with a sometimes cruel world Indigenous recognition is more than just words Just In More Just In » SA commits to 50pc renewable energy target The South Australian Government says it will increase its Renewable Energy Target (RET) and aim for 50 per cent of the state's power to be generated by renewables by 2025. More » Explained: Why Muslim women wear a burka, niqab or hijab Animals at war: The furry, feathered companions of WWI soldiers Kevin Andrews denies lying about NZ dole waiting period Disability funding changes could affect representation: advocates Serial dumper fined over asbestos waste Chloe Valentine's godmother 'lost faith' in Families SA What we can learn from Tony Abbott's words Japan postpones plan for Putin visit: reports Robin Williams' Mork spacesuit up for sale World More World » Japan postpones plan for Putin visit: reports Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has dropped plans to host Russian president Vladimir Putin in Japan this year due to friction after Tokyo imposed sanctions on Moscow over the Ukraine crisis, media reports said. More » Robin Williams' Mork spacesuit up for sale China manufacturing gauge edges higher, Aussie dollar follows US warplanes hit Islamic State targets in Syria US won't trade nuclear concessions for Iran's help Ebola largely contained in Senegal, Nigeria: WHO Business More Business » Loan limits could counter housing boom: IMF chief By business reporter Michael Janda The IMF's boss says Australia's Reserve Bank can tackle surging home prices without raising rates by using lending limits. More » Hundreds of mining jobs to be axed by BMA Iron ore price plunge of serious concern: WA Treasurer China manufacturing gauge edges higher, Aussie dollar follows Big retailers attack competition law review draft report Rockefellers pull oil money to invest in clean energy Politics More Politics » SA commits to 50pc renewable energy target The South Australian Government says it will increase its Renewable Energy Target (RET) and aim for 50 per cent of the state's power to be generated by renewables by 2025. More » Explained: Why Muslim women wear a burka, niqab or hijab Disability funding changes could affect representation: advocates Japan postpones plan for Putin visit: reports Islamic State call to kill Australians is a genuine threat: Julie Bishop Sport More Sport » Buddy enjoying the banter with ex-Hawks team-mates Lance Franklin has engaged in some friendly banter with some of his old Hawthorn team-mates heading into the grand final. More » West Coast midfielder Matt Priddis produces stunning Brownlow Medal win Boks grow an extra leg at Newlands: Genia Qatar will not host 2022 World Cup: Zwanziger McLaren accuse Red Bull of coded messages Finals Flashback: 1958 VFL Grand Final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Japanese construction giant promises space elevator by 2050 By North Asia correspondent Matthew Carney 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 » SA commits to 50pc renewable energy target The South Australian Government says it will increase its Renewable Energy Target (RET) and aim for 50 per cent of the state's power to be generated by renewables by 2025. 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