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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 26 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » FBI believes it has identified Islamic State hostage executioner The United States has identified the masked Islamic State militant who murdered two kidnapped American journalists in separate videotaped beheadings, FBI chief James Comey said. The jihadist organisation triggered global outrage when it released videos of a man with a British accent killing first James Foley then Steven Sotloff, freelance journalists who were kidnapped in Syria. Mr Comey did not confirm or deny reports that the suspect in the killing was British, but said the FBI was concerned that another film from the Islamic State group features someone with a North American accent. The Islamic State group has seized a large tract of territory spanning eastern Syria and north-western Iraq, in a brutal and bloody campaign. More » Teenager 'terrified' after Fairfax confuses him with slain terror suspect Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans announces retirement PM Tony Abbott address UN General Assembly Hawthorn will share Franklin manning responsibilities in grand final ADF personnel cautioned on uniforms after Sydney 'attack' New counter-terrorism laws pass the Senate Fears for 3 people missing after Mount Helen house fire Immigration Minister to sign Cambodia refugee deal Apple talks bending iPhones, withdraws iOS update More Analysis » There's still life in the Rudd-Gillard stoush No matter that Australia is on the cusp of war, and that a suspected terrorist was shot dead by police in Melbourne; still, Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd break through for media attention. The latest burst of prominence as Gillard's memoir is released says much about her lack of judgment and Rudd's now well known modus operandi. After this week Coalition strategists must know that the fallout from the merry-go-round will go around again at one more election campaign. More » Our disconcerting certainty in battling terrorism 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 It's not enough to simply be 'tough on terror' The myth of 'mum and dad' property investors False sense of security Just In More Just In » Apple talks bending iPhones, withdraws iOS update Apple broke its silence on complaints about bending iPhones, hours after withdrawing a glitch-ridden software update as the company struggles to restore momentum to the rollout of its latest phones. More » Man armed with knife threatens Sydney Muslim school Immigration Minister to sign Cambodia refugee deal Gyan speaks out after rapper 'ritual sacrifice' allegations Hawthorn to share Buddy burden: Clarkson Obama announces A-G Eric Holder stepping down Fears for 3 people missing after Mount Helen house fire FBI believes it has identified Islamic State hostage executioner Queen's horse stripped of Gold Cup place New Zealand great Chris Cairns charged with perjury World More World » Apple talks bending iPhones, withdraws iOS update Apple broke its silence on complaints about bending iPhones, hours after withdrawing a glitch-ridden software update as the company struggles to restore momentum to the rollout of its latest phones. More » Gyan speaks out after rapper 'ritual sacrifice' allegations Obama announces A-G Eric Holder stepping down FBI believes it has identified Islamic State hostage executioner Queen's horse stripped of Gold Cup place New Zealand great Chris Cairns charged with perjury Business More Business » Reserve Bank's Stevens says investor lending limits worth a try By business reporters Michael Janda and Simon Frazer The Reserve Bank governor has confirmed that a housing investor surge is his "one area of concern" and lending limits are "worth a try". More » Low, mid-tier miners face foreclosure: analyst Unemployment high among mine-related professionals Share market records soft gain after strong start Brickworks profit benefits from low rates boost ATO amnesty project unlocks money stashed in havens Politics More Politics » PM Tony Abbott address 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 » Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans announces retirement Cadel Evans, the only Australian to win the Tour de France, has announced he will retire in February 2015. More » Cadel Evans: Grinding his way into history Hawthorn to share Buddy burden: Clarkson New Zealand great Chris Cairns charged with perjury Wallabies select sixth-string hooker Faingaa McIlroy meets Mickelson in early Ryder Cup fight Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Smartphone users with stumpy digits turn to 'stretched finger' Human thumbs are just too stumpy to navigate bigger-than-ever smartphone screens, but a Japanese gadget maker has a solution: a thumb extender. More » India's spacecraft beams back first Mars photos Software bug may pose bigger threat than Heartbleed New app connects cuddlers Claims Apple iPhone 6 Plus bends in buyers' pockets Environment More Environment » Obama to announce world's largest marine sanctuary United States president Barack Obama will create the world's largest marine sanctuary in the Pacific Ocean in a bid to protect sea life from climate change. 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