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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 28 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » US launches more strikes in Syria with partners' help The United States says it has carried out 10 more air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq with the help of coalition partners. The strikes hit seven targets in Syria, including an IS building and two armed vehicles at the border crossing in the besieged Kurdish town of Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane, US Central Command said. In Iraq, three air strikes were conducted south-west of Erbil, destroying four armed vehicles and a fighting position. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, meanwhile, has returned to Australia for Cabinet talks that could see Australian forces join the war against IS militants in Iraq. 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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 » US launches more strikes in Syria with partners' help The United States says it has carried out 10 more air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq with the help of coalition partners. The strikes hit seven targets in Syria, including an IS building and two armed vehicles at the border crossing in the besieged Kurdish town of Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane, US Central Command said. In Iraq, three air strikes were conducted south-west of Erbil, destroying four armed vehicles and a fighting position. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, meanwhile, has returned to Australia for Cabinet talks that could see Australian forces join the war against IS militants in Iraq. More » US factory worker charged with beheading former colleague Late try flurry earns Springboks scrappy win over Wallabies Indian film star turned politician jailed for corruption Deep sea volcanoes discovered in search for MH370 Turkey signals an active role in battling IS militants Somali woman accused of bigamy stoned to death Dogs hold out Panthers to book grand final berth Catalonia defies Madrid to call independence vote Abbott leaves New York for IS mission discussion World More World » US launches more strikes in Syria with partners' help The United States says it has carried out 10 more air strikes against Islamic State militants in Syria and Iraq with the help of coalition partners. The strikes hit seven targets in Syria, including an IS building and two armed vehicles at the border crossing in the besieged Kurdish town of Ain al-Arab, also known as Kobane, US Central Command said. In Iraq, three air strikes were conducted south-west of Erbil, destroying four armed vehicles and a fighting position. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, meanwhile, has returned to Australia for Cabinet talks that could see Australian forces join the war against IS militants in Iraq. More » US factory worker charged with beheading former colleague Indian film star turned politician jailed for corruption Turkey signals an active role in battling IS militants Somali woman accused of bigamy stoned to death Catalonia defies Madrid to call independence vote 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 » Indian film star turned politician jailed for corruption An Indian court has convicted Jayalalithaa Jayaram, a former film star turned powerful politician, in a corruption case that has lasted for nearly two decades. 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