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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 07 Sep, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Ukraine truce holding: Putin and Poroshenko The presidents of Russia and Ukraine say the ceasefire between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists is largely holding but renewed shelling has been heard in the country's south. Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko said in a statement he had discussed the truce and the need for urgent humanitarian aid in a telephone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. "The two heads of state stated that, overall, the ceasefire was being implemented ... [and] discussed steps to achieve a permanent ceasefire," Mr Poroshenko said in a statement issued after the phone call. The Kremlin later put out a similar statement. The talks came amid reports of renewed shelling near the southern city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov. 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Australia should capitalise on this rare opportunity to offer more than natural resources but knowledge that can contribute to a safer, more pro-active and more inclusive nuclear industry in India. More » Detention healthcare tossed overboard It's not immoral to watch beheading videos Is democracy hurting our climate change response? Report card: strong ambassador, dud budget Jacqui Lambie: the PUP is outgrowing the kennel There's more to terrorism alerts than single words When outsiders become the oppressors Youth unemployment crisis ... or entitlement crisis? Saved by security as Coalition asks what's next Just In More Just In » Fact check: Are 75pc of Australia's living species unknown? Australia may be known for its unique plants and animals, but how many are undiscovered? "There's estimated to be about 75 per cent of Australia's biodiversity that's largely unknown. So there's certainly a lot out there still to find," Bush Blitz manager Jo Harding says. 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ECB cuts rates, buys assets, skirts quantitative easing question Directors in failed carbon farming Henbury to be quizzed in court Australian Renewable Energy Agency head Greg Bourne says scrapping RET would destroy industry Banks under fire over last-minute mortgage changes Politics More Politics » Ukraine truce holding: Putin and Poroshenko The presidents of Russia and Ukraine say the ceasefire between Ukrainian government forces and pro-Russian separatists is largely holding but renewed shelling has been heard in the country's south. Ukraine's Petro Poroshenko said in a statement he had discussed the truce and the need for urgent humanitarian aid in a telephone call with Russia's Vladimir Putin. "The two heads of state stated that, overall, the ceasefire was being implemented ... [and] discussed steps to achieve a permanent ceasefire," Mr Poroshenko said in a statement issued after the phone call. The Kremlin later put out a similar statement. The talks came amid reports of renewed shelling near the southern city of Mariupol on the Sea of Azov. More » Australia, Malaysia to send investigators back to MH17 crash site Indonesian president SBY named in corruption trial NATO leaders announce rapid reaction force Ukraine and pro-Russia rebels agree to ceasefire Sport More Sport » Nishikori stuns Djokovic for historic US Open final berth Japan's Kei Nishikori stunned world number one Novak Djokovic in four sets to reach his first ever major final at the US Open. More » Wallabies edge out Springboks in Perth Bombers blow finals chances with loss to Kangaroos Steyn, Du Plessis set up convincing win over Australia Sea Eagles blow minor premiership hopes in loss to Cowboys Swans see off the Dockers to seal spot in prelim Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Fact check: Are 75pc of Australia's living species unknown? Australia may be known for its unique plants and animals, but how many are undiscovered? "There's estimated to be about 75 per cent of Australia's biodiversity that's largely unknown. So there's certainly a lot out there still to find," Bush Blitz manager Jo Harding says. On National Threatened Species Day, Fact Check investigates whether Australia really does only know about a quarter of its plants and animals. More » Just how big is the world's largest dinosaur? Court rejects new appeal against human gene patenting Krill diet discovery predicts threat to Antarctic life Tiger rescued from Indonesian 'death zoo' dies Environment More Environment » Fact check: Are 75pc of Australia's living species unknown? Australia may be known for its unique plants and animals, but how many are undiscovered? "There's estimated to be about 75 per cent of Australia's biodiversity that's largely unknown. So there's certainly a lot out there still to find," Bush Blitz manager Jo Harding says. On National Threatened Species Day, Fact Check investigates whether Australia really does only know about a quarter of its plants and animals. More » California blue whales recover in numbers to near-historic levels Marshall Islands urges Australia to rethink climate policy Scrapping RET would destroy industry: renewables boss Krill diet discovery predicts threat to Antarctic life 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. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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