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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Wed 24 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Officials name man shot dead in Melbourne by anti-terrorist officers Senior law enforcement officials have named the 18-year-old man who was shot dead after stabbing two officers from the Joint Counter Terrorism team outside a Melbourne police station. Abdul Numan Haider was the "person of interest" who was expected to attend an interview at the Endeavour Hills Police Station when last night's incident occurred, senior law enforcement sources confirmed. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay said Haider, who was under investigation and had his passport cancelled, was allegedly seen at a shopping centre last week with an Islamic State flag. Chief Commissioner Lay said Haider attacked a police officer who tried to shake his hand outside the station and then stabbed another officer, before he was shot dead. More » Morrison to sign refugee resettlement deal, Cambodia says Chloe Valentine classified 'infant at risk' before birth Peter Slipper sentenced to community service Forgotten tribe demands recognition 130 years after 'extermination' India's low-cost Mars mission succeeds on first attempt Sufferers of 'forgotten cancers' wanted for study Obama vows more strikes against IS in Syria Climate change biggest ever threat to humanity: UN Nearly a third of ASX companies 'face catastrophe' More Analysis » It's not enough to simply be 'tough on terror' It is tempting for politicians (of all stripes) to rush to a security response to terrorism, whether by military action internationally or a stiffened local policing initiative such as Operation Hammerhead. But there is a certain circularity about being "tough on terror" as your sole response: it almost guarantees there will be more terror to be tough on in the future, and more popularity to be gained by being tough on terror. What we desperately need to hear now is a new plan, couched in new language. More » Strap yourselves in, this could get bumpy Why we need a Minister for Security and Resilience Ready or not, the transition from coal has begun Miliband navigates tricky path to UK leadership Tell us why we need these new anti-terror laws New Islamic State threat an Iraq game-changer Terrorists aren't models for Islamic piety Credibility gap as Canberra goes into lockdown Press freedom sidelined in pursuit of security Just In More Just In » Fire 'larger than Las Vegas' rages in California California firefighters are battling a fire that is larger than Las Vegas, with the US state officially facing one of its worst years for the blazes in recent memory. More » Forgotten tribe demands recognition 130 years after 'extermination' Sufferers of 'forgotten cancers' wanted for study Morrison to sign refugee resettlement deal, Cambodia says Terminator 2-style liquid metal manipulated by scientists Peter Slipper sentenced to community service India's low-cost Mars mission succeeds on first attempt Human rights figure denies knowing of sex abuse claims Greste's family hope PM intervenes at UN meeting Chloe Valentine classified 'infant at risk' before birth World More World » Fire 'larger than Las Vegas' rages in California California firefighters are battling a fire that is larger than Las Vegas, with the US state officially facing one of its worst years for the blazes in recent memory. More » Terminator 2-style liquid metal manipulated by scientists India's low-cost Mars mission succeeds on first attempt Three suspected French jihadists avoid police airport trap Vatican arrests former archbishop on child sex charges Bin Laden's son-in-law sentenced to life in US prison Business More Business » Reserve discusses limits on housing investor loans By business reporter Michael Janda The Reserve Bank has confirmed that it is discussing policies that would tighten lending standards for housing investors. More » Iron ore oversupply expected to hit export earnings One third of ASX companies face financial catastrophe: report Green bonds rise as investors seek profit from a low carbon economy Financial planners need an independent regulator: lobby group Big retailers attack competition law review draft report Politics More Politics » Morrison to sign refugee resettlement deal, Cambodia says By South East Asia correspondent Samantha Hawley The Cambodian government says Immigration Minister Scott Morrison's visit to the nation on Friday will be used to sign a deal on the settlement of refugees. More » $100m deal for services in Indigenous communities Queen purred at Scottish No vote: Cameron Fact check: Abbott exaggerating India's record on nuclear non-proliferation Gillard laments reputation for 'political brutality' Sport More Sport » Clarkson to meet with Rioli over grand final chances Hawthorn's Alastair Clarkson will talk to Cyril Rioli over whether the Hawks star is ready to play against Sydney. More » Five of the most memorable goals in AFL/VFL grand final history Inglis gives himself clean bill of health Jason Day out of Australian Open Matosevic upsets Kyrgios in Malaysian Open Wallabies take aim at Matfield's potshots Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Sufferers of 'forgotten cancers' wanted for study By Rosemary Bolger Sufferers of rare cancers are being sought for the largest ever Australian study into possible causes of the disease. More » Terminator 2-style liquid metal manipulated by scientists India's low-cost Mars mission succeeds on first attempt New Psychiatric Association president urges focus on women's health Radar made from rugby posts attracts global attention Environment More Environment » Fact check: Abbott exaggerating India's record on nuclear non-proliferation A new bilateral agreement signed by Prime Minister Tony Abbott in early September will allow Australia to sell uranium to India for the first time. In defending the agreement, Mr Abbott said: "India has an absolutely impeccable record when it comes to nuclear non-proliferation." ABC Fact Check investigates. More » Climate change biggest ever threat to humanity: UN DiCaprio urges climate action at key summit SA commits to 50pc renewable energy target Coal has no future in energy mix, UN warns About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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