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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Fri 26 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » ADF chief apologises after Sydney officer withdraws attack claim The Chief of the Defence Force has apologised after an officer said he was assaulted by two Middle Eastern men in Sydney, then withdrew the allegation. The 41-year-old sailor had claimed he was left with bruising after being attacked by two men of Middle Eastern appearance near his home at Bella Vista, in Sydney's north-west. Australian Defence Force (ADF) chief Mark Binskin said the ADF would investigate the officer's conduct. "On behalf of the Australian Defence Force I would like to apologise to the Australian community and particularly the Middle Eastern community for any angst that this has caused," Air Chief Marshal Binskin said. More » Abbott says Cabinet to decide on Iraq strike mission in coming days Man guilty of murder and sexual assault of baby Immigration Minister to sign Cambodia refugee deal FBI believes it has identified IS hostage executioner Shellshock bug leaves up to 500 million computers at risk Thousands flock to Melbourne's AFL grand final parade Nauru government runs out of money, may shut services Australia Post audit into funding long overdue: Xenophon Palmer resort stolen buggies leave trail of damage More Analysis » Abbott faces the reality of multicultural Australia While many conservatives continue to hold to the Howard line against multiculturalism, Tony Abbott is adjusting to the reality that Australia is a multicultural country. The irony is that this conversion has come at a time when multiculturalism is under greater stress than at any time since its introduction by the Whitlam government. Therefore Abbott is setting the right tone, balancing his uncompromising language against would-be Australian terrorists with words of reassurance for the Muslim community. More » There's still life in the Rudd-Gillard stoush #Bendgate has Apple feeling the pressure Who will be the weakest link on Grand Final day? TPVs: human rights used as bargaining chips Disability simulations should be left in the 90s You can't just export human rights responsibilities Clear motivation Parked cars are driving us to despair Our disconcerting certainty in battling terrorism Just In More Just In » New study finds link between anxiety drugs and Alzheimer's By Louise Crealy Common prescription drugs used to treat anxiety and insomnia have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer's. More » Nauru government runs out of money, may shut services Thousands flock to Melbourne's AFL grand final parade Australia Post audit into funding long overdue: Xenophon Robina shooting victim did not help police, court told Share market suffers steep losses after Wall St fall Chloe Valentine inquest told mother was allowed drug use Man guilty of murder and sexual assault of baby ADF chief apologises after Sydney officer withdraws attack claim Abbott says Cabinet to decide on Iraq strike mission in coming days World More World » Fatah, Hamas reach unity deal to rebuild Gaza strip By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown and wires Rival Palestinian factions reach a unity deal they hope will pave the way to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the rule of a unity government. More » Three 9/11 firefighters die of cancer in one day Bangladesh police arrest two Al Qaeda suspects Kurdish forces battle IS fighters over Turkish border town Apple talks bending iPhones, withdraws iOS update Gyan speaks out after rapper 'ritual sacrifice' allegations Business More Business » Nauru government runs out of money, may shut services By finance reporter Elysse Morgan and staff Nauru's finance minister says the country is out of money and services will soon start shutting down, including those for refugees. More » Share market suffers steep losses after Wall St fall Palmer's Mineralogy to terminate Citic Pacific mining rights Apple talks bending iPhones, withdraws iOS update Reserve Bank's Stevens says investor lending limits worth a try Queensland Government-owned firm buys shares in Cash Converters Politics More Politics » PM Tony Abbott addresses UN General Assembly North America correspondent Michael Vincent Prime Minister Tony Abbott has labelled Russia a bully during his speech to the UN General Assembly. More » New counter-terrorism laws pass the Senate Cameron to apologise to Queen over 'purred' remark What the Government's new asylum seeker legislation proposes Queensland Government-owned firm buys shares in Cash Converters Sport More Sport » Cyril ready for grand final: Clarkson Alastair Clarkson dismisses Cyril Rioli concerns, while John Longmire prepares Swans for a gruelling grand final. More » Classic encounters: Roosters v Rabbitohs Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans announces retirement Hawthorn to share Buddy burden: Clarkson Hodkinson set to start for Bulldogs against Penrith New Zealand great Chris Cairns charged with perjury Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Shellshock bug leaves up to 500 million computers at risk As many as 500 million computers may be at risk from a new software bug dubbed Shellshock that could give hackers a doorway to your desktop. More » Smartphone users with stumpy digits turn to 'stretched finger' India's spacecraft beams back first Mars photos Software bug may pose bigger threat than Heartbleed New app connects cuddlers Environment More Environment » Reintroduced western quolls give birth to 60 babies Endangered western quolls have started to recover their population in the Flinders Ranges with the birth of 60 babies since they were reintroduced this year. 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