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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 09 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » PM renews Hizb ut-Tahrir criticism in wake of spokesman's comments By political reporter Jane Norman Prime Minister Tony Abbott has renewed his strong criticism of Islamic group Hizb ut-Tahrir after its spokesman refused to condemn the actions of Islamic State (IS) terrorists during a fiery interview on the ABC's Lateline program. Wassim Doureihi was asked repeatedly by Lateline presenter Emma Alberici whether or not he supported the "murderous" campaign being waged by the IS extremists in Syria and Iraq and if he would condemn their tactics. He instead deflected accusations of violence back on Western governments, including the United States and Australia. Mr Abbott said Mr Wassim Doureihi's remarks confirmed his concerns about Hizb ut-Tahrir. 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More » Fashion conscious 'Hipster Hijabis' reinventing Muslim dress code Spanish Ebola nurse learned of infection through media Afghanistan hangs five men over gang rape Kenya's president Kenyatta goes before ICC Stephen Hawking returns as vocalist on new Pink Floyd album Business More Business » Unemployment edges higher, doubts over figures remain By business reporter Michael Janda The unemployment rate has risen from 6 to 6.1 per cent, with almost 30,000 jobs lost in September. More » ABS staff say data undermined by funding cuts UGL rejects allegations of secret payments NAB to write off more than a billion dollars, raise capital Bank of Queensland posts profit surge Australian corporate dividends too high, unsustainable: report Politics More Politics » Kim Jong-un may be under house arrest: academic Mystery still surrounds the whereabouts of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un, who has not been seen in public for more than a month. 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More » Scientists awarded Nobel for ultra-powerful microscope Australia gets box seat for spectacular 'blood moon' Adelaide to host space congress in 2017 Trio behind LED lamp awarded Nobel Prize for Physics Environment More Environment » Cane toads evolving into straight, fast hoppers Cane toads in the Northern Territory and Western Australia have evolved "very very rapidly" to hop in a straight line and cover up to six times more ground than distant cousins back in Queensland, scientists say. More » 'Ideology' threatening wildlife in national parks Marine Park Authority 'losing credibility' amid staff cuts Reef agency insiders say cuts undermining conservation Great white sharks to be examined after surfer attacked About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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