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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 20 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ban the burka photo believed to be of Afghan policewoman Palmer United Party senator Jacqui Lambie is standing by her use of a photograph, believed to be of an Afghan policewoman killed by the Taliban, in a campaign to ban the wearing of the burka. Senator Lambie shared the image posted by far right British group Britain First on her Facebook page. The Facebook post shows a woman in a blue burka pointing a pistol overlaid with the words: "For security reasons it's now time to ban the burqa". The woman in the photograph is believed to be Afghanistan's first female policewoman Malalai Kakar, who the Taliban gunned down in her car in 2008. More » New Zealand voters head to the polls Alex Salmond announces he will step down as Scottish first minister Mum jailed for sending girls' naked photos to dance teacher AFP used extraordinary powers to detain people without charge France carries out air strike on Islamic State militants US man confesses to Bali suitcase murder, say police Sydney Swans beat North Melbourne by 71 points Roosters beat Cowboys 31-30 in NRL semi-final Organic farmer faces $800,000 in court costs 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 » Cameron's cross-party serenade to Scotland crumbles By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin In the wake of Scotland's vote against independence, the United Kingdom parliament is clouted with uncertainty, as many wait to see how election promises of greater independence for the nation will be upheld. More » New Zealand voters head to the polls Alex Salmond announces he will step down as Scottish first minister US man confesses to Bali suitcase murder, say police AFP used extraordinary powers to detain people without charge Swans steamroll the Kangaroos to reach AFL grand final Brave Cowboys sent packing by video ref Ban the burka photo believed to be of Afghan policewoman Clan leader says Abbott should have visited 'real' Arnhem Land Muslim leaders question evidence behind terrorism raids World More World » Cameron's cross-party serenade to Scotland crumbles By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin In the wake of Scotland's vote against independence, the United Kingdom parliament is clouted with uncertainty, as many wait to see how election promises of greater independence for the nation will be upheld. More » New Zealand voters head to the polls Alex Salmond announces he will step down as Scottish first minister US man confesses to Bali suitcase murder, say police Locals pool funds to aid Thai double murder probe France carries out air strike on Islamic State militants Business More Business » Australian dollar could fall to 73 US cents: analysts By business reporter Michael Janda Economists at a major investment bank say the Australian dollar could fall as low as 73 US cents, with another analyst warning that may bring the first RBA rate rise forward. More » Going it alone on carbon pricing makes economic sense: IMF Alibaba sets $US68 price tag on shares in IPO Share market finishes well despite mining losses Sliding iron ore prices felt across economy: Moody's Service jobs may explain outsized rise in part-time work Politics More Politics » Cameron's cross-party serenade to Scotland crumbles By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin In the wake of Scotland's vote against independence, the United Kingdom parliament is clouted with uncertainty, as many wait to see how election promises of greater independence for the nation will be upheld. More » New Zealand voters head to the polls Alex Salmond announces he will step down as Scottish first minister Clan leader says Abbott should have visited 'real' Arnhem Land Scots urged to put aside 'deep divisions' after independence vote fails Sport More Sport » Swans steamroll the Kangaroos to reach AFL grand final Sydney has swept into the AFL grand final with a 71-point win over North Melbourne at the Olympic stadium. More » Brave Cowboys sent packing by video ref Ryder tells Bombers he wants trade: reports Barty takes break from tennis ASADA probe of Bombers' supplements program lawful, court rules Ballin out, Hodges set to take on Bulldogs for Manly Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Dwarf galaxy harbours 'supermassive' black hole Astronomers using the Hubble orbital telescope found a "supermassive" black hole lurking at the heart of the only dwarf galaxy ever observed to host one, they reported Wednesday. More » Number of websites passes 1 billion New spider's venom has 'exciting' potential applications Boeing, SpaceX to build 'space taxis' for NASA Comet landing site chosen for Rosetta mission 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. More » Sea level rises will cost Australia billions: report EU surprised PM Abbott won't attend climate summit Foil chip packets turned into life-saving water purifier New record set for extent of Antarctic sea ice About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. 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