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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 21 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » More than 60,000 flee Islamic State in Syria More than 60,000 mainly-Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey in the past 24 hours, as Islamic State (IS) militants seized dozens of Syrian villages close to the border. Turkey opened a stretch of the frontier on Friday after Kurdish civilians fled their homes, fearing an imminent attack on the border town of Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobani. Local Kurds said they feared a massacre in Kobani, whose strategic location has been blocking the radical Sunni Muslim militants from consolidating their gains across northern Syria. US forces have bombed IS in Iraq, but it is unclear when or where any military action might take place in Syria. 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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 » More than 60,000 flee Islamic State in Syria More than 60,000 mainly-Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey in the past 24 hours, as Islamic State (IS) militants seized dozens of Syrian villages close to the border. Turkey opened a stretch of the frontier on Friday after Kurdish civilians fled their homes, fearing an imminent attack on the border town of Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobani. Local Kurds said they feared a massacre in Kobani, whose strategic location has been blocking the radical Sunni Muslim militants from consolidating their gains across northern Syria. US forces have bombed IS in Iraq, but it is unclear when or where any military action might take place in Syria. More » Scotland energised by hard-fought referendum battle NATO warns Ukraine ceasefire is 'in name only' Ricciardo looking forward to 'fun' Singapore GP after qualifying Kenya's Somali community targeted following last year's Westgate mall attack Lambie says burka post 'honours' policewoman killed by Taliban India court jails 13 men over gang-rape of woman Bulldogs edge Manly in golden point semi-final triumph John Key's National Party takes out New Zealand election Hawthorn into AFL grand final thanks to Power's poor kicking World More World » More than 60,000 flee Islamic State in Syria More than 60,000 mainly-Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey in the past 24 hours, as Islamic State (IS) militants seized dozens of Syrian villages close to the border. Turkey opened a stretch of the frontier on Friday after Kurdish civilians fled their homes, fearing an imminent attack on the border town of Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobani. Local Kurds said they feared a massacre in Kobani, whose strategic location has been blocking the radical Sunni Muslim militants from consolidating their gains across northern Syria. US forces have bombed IS in Iraq, but it is unclear when or where any military action might take place in Syria. More » Scotland energised by hard-fought referendum battle NATO warns Ukraine ceasefire is 'in name only' Kenya's Somali community targeted following last year's Westgate mall attack India court jails 13 men over gang-rape of woman John Key's National Party takes out New Zealand election Business More Business » Alibaba share price surges on US market debut Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has debuted on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $US21.8 billion ($24.4 billion) in the biggest initial public offering in the United States. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd stock closed at $US93.89, up 38 per cent from the IPO price of $US68 a share, leaving the company valued at over $US230 billion. The start of trading was delayed because of intense demand from investors. More » Australian dollar could fall to 73 US cents: analysts Australia won't shut G20 door on Putin: Hockey Going it alone on carbon pricing makes economic sense: IMF Sliding iron ore prices felt across economy: Moody's Service jobs may explain outsized rise in part-time work Politics More Politics » More than 60,000 flee Islamic State in Syria More than 60,000 mainly-Syrian Kurds have crossed into Turkey in the past 24 hours, as Islamic State (IS) militants seized dozens of Syrian villages close to the border. Turkey opened a stretch of the frontier on Friday after Kurdish civilians fled their homes, fearing an imminent attack on the border town of Ayn al-Arab, also known as Kobani. Local Kurds said they feared a massacre in Kobani, whose strategic location has been blocking the radical Sunni Muslim militants from consolidating their gains across northern Syria. US forces have bombed IS in Iraq, but it is unclear when or where any military action might take place in Syria. 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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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