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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 12 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Islamic State launches fresh attacks on Kobane Islamic State (IS) fighters have launched fresh attacks in Kobane in an attempt to encircle the Kurdish defenders of the Syrian border town. IS militants attacked western parts of the town but are yet to take the border crossing point with Turkey, which is a vital supply and exit route. Earlier on Saturday (local time) Kurdish fighters thwarted a bid by IS jihadists to advance into the centre of Kobane. US-led coalition warplanes have also carried out six air strikes on IS targets south and east of the town early on Friday and Saturday (local time). Kurdish militia and free Syrian army fighters have said they desperately need fresh supplies of ammunition and heavy weaponry in order to save the town. More » Spanish Ebola patient 'improving': medical source SA MP Bob Such dies from brain tumour Melanoma warning after toddler has cancer removed from arm Two men in inflatable boat survive WA shark attack Australian soldiers seek recognition for service in Iraq Australian in Syrian video defends IS beheadings Low-income families to bear brunt of budget cuts: study Typhoon Vongfong injures 20 in Japan Wallabies staffer at centre of Beale saga quits More Analysis » From Islamophobia to Islamysteria Muslim and non-Muslim Australia are once again at odds. Fear and suspicion have grown. Security is again at the fore. Yet there is now evidence that it can be otherwise. Indeed, there is a small glimmer of hope. By a big margin of 66 per cent to 18 per cent, Australians believe that their country's non-Muslim and Muslim communities can live side-by-side in harmony. And the "unsure" 16 per cent is there to be persuaded. More » What does it mean to 'advocate terrorism'? This is a watershed for Labor and the unions Rabbitohs go for the punt The ugly face of Japan's 'pro-women' policy Australia bucks trend with foreign aid cuts Opera must set a better example for our teens When unemployment figures go AWOL Businesses suffer long after the flames go out Our reckless media fans the flames of disquiet Just In More Just In » Flower sent off for attack as St Helens wins Super League Wigan's Ben Flower was sent off for a shocking attack as St Helens beat the Warriors 14-6in the English Super League grand final. More » Federer halts Djokovic run to reach Shanghai final Melanoma warning after toddler has cancer removed from arm Australian soldiers seek recognition for service in Iraq Spanish Ebola patient 'improving': medical source Hamilton takes pole in inaugural Russian grand prix Two men in inflatable boat survive WA shark attack No change to African Nations Cup despite Ebola threat: CAF Fletcher plays on for 23rd AFL season Thousands shelter in India as cyclone Hudhud approaches World More World » Spanish Ebola patient 'improving': medical source The condition of a Spanish nurse infected with the deadly Ebola virus has improved and she is talking, a medical source said on Saturday (local time). More » Thousands shelter in India as cyclone Hudhud approaches Islamic State launches fresh attacks on Kobane Typhoon Vongfong injures 20 in Japan Suspected Boko Haram militants free hostages Hong Kong protests rebuild after govt meeting cancelled Business More Business » World markets in fresh turmoil amid European concerns By AM business editor Peter Ryan Global share markets have taken another battering overnight amid growing concerns Europe's economic recovery is stalling and Germany might be on the brink of recession. The deepening worries come after fresh warnings this week that the problems in Europe could drag down the rest of the world. The fallout saw the Australian share market dive more than two per cent yesterday and this morning the Australian dollar closed lower, at 86.85 US cents, after a rise in the US currency. More » Australia's housing market problems laid bare Hanlong's Xiao charged with insider trading China's coal import tariff could cost Australian jobs WA Premier slams big miners over iron ore price strategy UGL rejects allegations of secret payments Politics More Politics » SA MP Bob Such dies from brain tumour Independent South Australian MP Bob Such has died, the state's Premier, Jay Weatherill, announced. Dr Such, 70, revealed he was being treated for a brain tumour just days before the March election. His wife, Lyn, said she and some of Dr Such's family were with him when he died at Daw Park Hospice yesterday. Mr Weatherill paid tribute to the "kind and thoughtful" MP, and noted his "extraordinary contribution to public life". Dr Such had requested a private funeral. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date, Mr Weatherill said. More » Hong Kong protests rebuild after govt meeting cancelled International Day of the Girl a 'time to recognise challenges' Aboriginal communities vie for stake in fish farm project Low-income families to bear brunt of budget cuts: study Sport More Sport » Flower sent off for attack as St Helens wins Super League Wigan's Ben Flower was sent off for a shocking attack as St Helens beat the Warriors 14-6in the English Super League grand final. More » Villa scores as City holds Sydney FC to 1-1 draw Federer halts Djokovic run to reach Shanghai final Hamilton takes pole in inaugural Russian grand prix Diamonds wraps up trans-Tasman netball series Van Gisbergen on pole for Bathurst 1000 Science and Technology More Science and Technology » ASKAP telescope takes shape in WA outback By Gian De Poloni A project to build one of the world's most powerful radio astronomy telescopes is taking shape in Western Australia's outback, with the images taken by the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope has stunning scientists. More » Microsoft chief suggests women trust karma for pay rises More funding, icebreaker flagged in Antarctica strategy Staff welcome new CSIRO boss Larry Marshall Cane toads evolving into straight, fast hoppers Environment More Environment » More funding, icebreaker flagged in Antarctica strategy More scientific funding, a new icebreaker and solidifying Tasmania as an international gateway city to Antarctica are some of the goals outlined in the Antarctic Strategic Plan. More » Feral cats tear through last wild bilby population Cane toads evolving into straight, fast hoppers 'Ideology' threatening wildlife in national parks Marine Park Authority 'losing credibility' amid staff cuts 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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