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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 16 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » World leaders pledge to fight Islamic State 'by any means necessary' Representatives of 30 countries have pledged "appropriate military assistance" to fight the Islamic State (IS) jihadist insurgency in Iraq. Leaders attending a conference in Paris said there was an "urgent need" to remove IS from the region, and committed to supporting the new Iraqi government "by any means necessary". But there were no concrete details on what form the military assistance would take, and there have been questions about the legality of action in Syria. The US is already carrying out airstrikes against Islamic State fighters, and Australian warplanes and hundreds of military personnel will arrive to join the campaign within days. More » British pair found dead on Thai beach Hope fades as search for missing boy enters fifth day EU surprised PM Abbott won't attend climate summit Driver charged over crash that killed teen at bus stop David Cameron urges Scots to avoid 'painful divorce' 500 feared dead in Mediterranean migrant shipwreck Islamic centre closes claiming ASIO harassed members Ukraine offers rebels three years of limited self-rule UN to hold emergency meeting on Ebola crisis More Analysis » The 'birther' barrier is holding Parliament back The campaign asking Tony Abbott to reveal whether he's a dual citizen is ridiculous, but it serves to highlight how outdated our constitution is. That we still disqualify dual citizens from being a member of Parliament is not only unreasonable, but incredibly short-sighted in our current globalised age. The "birther" - or more accurately, "passporter" - movement ignores the huge benefits the country gets from having people with a broader international understanding. More » Disability and murder: victim blaming at its very worst Iraq mission: the ultimate pragmatist intervention Sending our forces into another mission impossible Who cares if mates marry for footy tickets? Ebola road map loses way on cultural issues Friendship and war: Abbott should tread carefully Hockey faces his Wayne Swan moment Myths and amnesia cloud Scotland debate Jury still out on cameras in courtrooms Just In More Just In » David Cameron urges Scots to avoid 'painful divorce' British prime minister David Cameron has stepped up his campaign against Scottish independence in the final days before a referendum. More » Victorian Government backs trials of medical cannabis EU surprised PM Abbott won't attend climate summit Labor MP breaks ranks on military action in Iraq Driver charged over crash that killed teen at bus stop Hope fades as search for missing boy enters fifth day Ukraine offers rebels three years of limited self-rule UN to hold emergency meeting on Ebola crisis Campaign to legalise medical cannabis gains momentum Egyptian anti-Mubarak activist granted bail in retrial World More World » David Cameron urges Scots to avoid 'painful divorce' British prime minister David Cameron has stepped up his campaign against Scottish independence in the final days before a referendum. More » Ukraine offers rebels three years of limited self-rule UN to hold emergency meeting on Ebola crisis Egyptian anti-Mubarak activist granted bail in retrial 500 feared dead in Mediterranean migrant shipwreck World leaders pledge to fight Islamic State 'by any means necessary' Business More Business » James Hardie confirms asbestos fund may fall short By business reporter Michael Janda Building materials company James Hardie has confirmed that its asbestos fund is facing a shortfall within three years. The company says the Asbestos Injuries Compensation Fund (AICF) board has advised it that it is foreseeable that it will have a shortfall in funding to pay out claims by 2017. In response, the fund is seeking to set up a payment scheme that would pay out compensation in instalments rather than lump sums. It may also need to seek loans from the New South Wales Government to make up any remaining shortfalls. More » BIS figures confirm Australian housing overvalued Australian dollar dips to lowest point in six months Shopping network accused of running pyramid scheme Dollar drop delights grain farmers Macau casino loopholes: How unlicensed gambling thrives in Asian money-laundering hotspot Politics More Politics » Labor MP breaks ranks on military action in Iraq By political reporter Andrew Greene Disquiet over Australia's military fight against Islamic State has emerged within the Opposition, with Labor MP Melissa Parke voicing her "concerns" over what she says is an "open-ended war". More » Campaign to legalise medical cannabis gains momentum Egyptian anti-Mubarak activist granted bail in retrial Australia's Iraq mission has 'clear objective' to damage Islamic State Clinton tells Iowa she's 'thinking about' presidential run Sport More Sport » Thompson hopeful of staying at Essendon Mark Thompson says he is deep in discussions with Essendon about what his potential AFL role in 2015 will look like. More » Tariq Sims set to miss Cowboys' semi-final AFL All Australian team predictions Dockers keen to lure Demon Frawley Hull's new boys score but West Ham take a point Wycliff Palu ruled out of Wallabies tour Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Foil chip packets turned into life-saving water purifier Adelaide engineering students have developed a simple water treatment system using foil chip packets and glass tubing, hoping they can save lives in the developing world. More » New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice 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 Environment More Environment » EU surprised PM Abbott won't attend climate summit By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer The European Union's climate chief says it is a pity Prime Minister Tony Abbott will not attend a major UN climate meeting in New York next week. More » Foil chip packets turned into life-saving water purifier New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice 'Almighty arm wrestle' predicted over Japan whaling plan Farmer living amongst wind turbines backs keeping RET About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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