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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 13 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Texas healthcare worker tests positive for Ebola American authorities say a breach of protocol is responsible for a nurse contracting Ebola from a Liberian patient treated in Texas before his death last week. The infected worker, identified as a woman but not named by authorities, was confirmed as the first person to contract the disease in the US. The director of the Centres for Disease Control (CDC), Dr Tom Frieden, said there must have been an inadvertent breach of protocol during the care of Liberian man Thomas Duncan. Dr Frieden said dialysis and intubation of an infected person were procedures considered high risk for transmission of the virus and both were performed on Duncan. More » Far north Qld nurse again tests negative for Ebola NSW Police warned intelligence sharing on abuse claims was illegal Survey finds 1 in 8 can't afford electricity bill Two men charged over racist train rant Voice star Karise Eden says pressure led to breakdown Australia secures ODI series sweep against Pakistan 10 new alleged victims of Harris come forward: reports 4WD dragged by freight train along NT track Morris might retire after Bathurst win 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 » Wawrinka qualifies for ATP World Tour Finals Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka has qualified for the World Tour Finals, according to organisers Barclays. More » Morris might retire after Bathurst win Hamilton wins Russia, Mercedes takes constructors' title Far north Qld nurse again tests negative for Ebola Sydney man charged over Bondi Beach bashing Man charged with murder at Adelaide boarding house Australia secures ODI series sweep against Pakistan Fact file: Can 'hate preachers' be banned from entering Australia? Ararat: The small Australian town that fought fat and won Voice star Karise Eden says pressure led to breakdown World More World » British Tory MP to step down over sex scandals A member of parliament for British prime minister David Cameron's Conservative party says he will step down because his political career is in ruins after media revelations about his personal life More » 10 new alleged victims of Harris come forward: reports Texas healthcare worker tests positive for Ebola Triple car bomb attack kills at least 20 in Iraq town Cyclone Hudhud hammers India's eastern seaboard Hong Kong's leader warns protesters have 'lost control' 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 » British Tory MP to step down over sex scandals A member of parliament for British prime minister David Cameron's Conservative party says he will step down because his political career is in ruins after media revelations about his personal life More » Federal Government to 'rebalance' school curriculum Putin to attend Brisbane G20 summit next month SA MP Bob Such dies from brain tumour Hong Kong protests rebuild after govt meeting cancelled Sport More Sport » Australia secures ODI series sweep against Pakistan Australia beat Pakistan by one run in the third ODI after Glenn Maxwell took two wickets for no runs in the final over. More » Morris might retire after Bathurst win Hamilton wins Russia, Mercedes takes constructors' title Adelaide United upset 10-man Roar in 2-1 win Perth Glory grab late 2-1 win from Phoenix Stosur wins Japan Women's Open for third time 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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