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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 27 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » British parliament approves air strikes against IS militants in Iraq Britain's parliament has approved air strikes against Islamic State (IS) insurgents in Iraq, paving the way for the Royal Air Force to join US-led military action with immediate effect. Six Cyprus-based Tornado GR4 fighter-bombers were on standby to take part in initial sorties after prime minister David Cameron recalled parliament from recess to back military action following a formal request from the Iraqi government. Mr Cameron said a small number of service people could also be sent to Iraq to guide air strikes and possibly train Iraqi and Kurdish Peshmerga forces battling IS militants. More » UNHCR condemns Cambodia refugee deal Outback cook turned Facebook sensation lands book deal Fired US worker beheads colleague and stabs another Police reveal rise in attacks as terror suspect farewelled Kurds bus to besieged Syrian town to fight IS AFL Grand Final fans show support in team colours South Sydney breaks 43-year grand final drought Kim Jong-Un suffering from 'discomfort': state media Nauru runs out of money, may shut services More Analysis » Cambodia deal: another stain on our reputation This is just the most recent chapter in the history of foreign policy misadventure that has occurred as a result of Australia's narrow approach to border security. Australia's domestic interests, including the maintenance of secure borders, can be achieved without unnecessarily championing cynical bilateral relationships over multilateral engagement. Cutting a deal with Cambodia, one of the poorest nations in our neighbourhood, only serves to damage our reputation abroad. More » Holiday leave enters Virgin territory Abbott faces the reality of multicultural Australia 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 Just In More Just In » British PM given lesson in royal protocol By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin British prime minister David Cameron has learnt a tough lesson about royal protocol, after he was caught telling former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg that "Her Majesty was ... purring down the line" when he phoned her with the result of the Scottish referendum. More » AFL Grand Final fans show support in team colours Fired US worker beheads colleague and stabs another Outback cook turned Facebook sensation lands book deal Fiji reinstated to the Commonwealth following elections Moderate earthquake strikes near Port Hedland British parliament approves air strikes against IS militants in Iraq UNHCR condemns Cambodia refugee deal Former BBC DJ Dave Lee Travis avoids jail over sex attack Stampede at Chinese school kills six children World More World » British PM given lesson in royal protocol By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin British prime minister David Cameron has learnt a tough lesson about royal protocol, after he was caught telling former mayor of New York Michael Bloomberg that "Her Majesty was ... purring down the line" when he phoned her with the result of the Scottish referendum. More » Fired US worker beheads colleague and stabs another Fiji reinstated to the Commonwealth following elections British parliament approves air strikes against IS militants in Iraq Former BBC DJ Dave Lee Travis avoids jail over sex attack Stampede at Chinese school kills six children Business More Business » Share market falls as investors react to overseas losses The week ends with a sharp fall on the share market as investors react to heavy losses overseas. The All Ordinaries index closed 66 points or 1.2 per cent lower at 5,317, while the ASX 200 dropped 69 points to finish at 5,313. The local dollar, which initially held firm but began dropping against the greenback, hit 87.6 US cents. It was still a less severe drop than on Wall Street, where stocks fell more than 1.5 per cent. More » Nauru runs out of money, may shut services Court halts Palmer's Mineralogy attempt to terminate Citic Pacific mining rights Iron ore, coal prices bad news for mining contractors Firepower founder will not face charges over company collapse Apple talks bending iPhones, withdraws iOS update Politics More Politics » UNHCR condemns Cambodia refugee deal International human rights organisations have rounded on the Federal Government's deal to relocate refugees from Nauru to Cambodia. The deal signed by Immigration Minister Scott Morrison in Cambodia on Friday will allow refugees to be sent from Nauru to Cambodia to be resettled. Mr Morrison says under the deal Australian will help refugees to "re-establish their lives free from persecution". However, Amnesty International called it "a new low in Australia's deplorable and inhumane treatment of asylum seekers" and the UN refugee agency UNHCR says it is "deeply concerned" by the deal. More » Kim Jong-Un suffering from 'discomfort': state media PM Tony Abbott addresses UN General Assembly New counter-terrorism laws pass the Senate Cameron to apologise to Queen over 'purred' remark Sport More Sport » Rabbitohs one win away from ending title drought South Sydney will feature in its first grand final in 43 years after beating the Sydney Roosters 32-22 in Friday night's preliminary final. More » Cyril ready for grand final: Clarkson Europe fights back to lead US in Ryder Cup Buffering upsets Lankan Rupee to win Moir Stakes Hodkinson set to start for Bulldogs against Penrith Australian cycling legend Cadel Evans announces retirement 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. More » Obama to announce world's largest marine sanctuary Fact check: Abbott exaggerating India's record on nuclear non-proliferation Climate change biggest ever threat to humanity: UN DiCaprio urges climate action at key summit 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. 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