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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 04 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » British aid worker purportedly beheaded in Islamic State video A video purporting to show the beheading of British hostage Alan Henning has been released by Islamic State (IS) militants. The Salford taxi driver was delivering aid to Syria in December when he was kidnapped by IS. Dressed in an orange prison-style outfit and on his knees, Mr Henning was filmed with a masked militant standing over him wielding a knife. Mr Henning says to the camera: "Because of our parliament's decision to attack the Islamic State, I, as a member of the British public, will now pay the price for that decision." More » Hong Kong protest leaders call off talks over 'triad' gang attacks Burka debate a threat to national unity: frontbencher Possible second US Ebola case being treated in hospital Animal rights groups call for end to wildlife tourism Asylum seeker died of rare bacterial infection Spanish court rejects Messi tax fraud appeal LNP doesn't think Newman can hold seat: Flegg Terror suspect continued to stab fallen officer: inquest 'Almighty scream' alerted rescuers to WA shark attack More Analysis » The tough decisions on Iraq have only begun The announcement of Australian participation in air strikes against Islamic State targets within Iraq is welcome news. But this is phase 1. The Abbott Government should be prepared for subsequent phases which will require even more difficult decisions. Air strikes can only do so much. The Iraqi army and its militias will have to seize and control ground. Coalition partners, including Australia, will have to decide to what extent they will assist. More » Social change from a selfie? You #WISH Refugee bill trashes our 'good global citizen' title West not immune from Ebola epidemic Why even conservatives should care about inequality Behind closed doors, how united is Cabinet? Classic liberals find their voice after burqa ban Is this a second Tiananmen? Confirmed: something will be done on housing The 'burqa ban' call only creates division Just In More Just In » Spanish court rejects Messi tax fraud appeal A Spanish court has rejected an appeal filed by Lionel Messi's lawyers to drop tax fraud charges against the Barcelona star. More » British aid worker purportedly beheaded in Islamic State video Possible second US Ebola case being treated in hospital Animal rights groups call for end to wildlife tourism Burka debate a threat to national unity: frontbencher Hong Kong protest leaders call off talks over 'triad' gang attacks Asylum seeker died of rare bacterial infection Malaysia's Anwar says Australia ignoring threats to Asia's freedoms Adam Goodes to play for Swans in 2015 Concerns evidence ruling could thwart child abuse convictions World More World » Spanish court rejects Messi tax fraud appeal A Spanish court has rejected an appeal filed by Lionel Messi's lawyers to drop tax fraud charges against the Barcelona star. More » British aid worker purportedly beheaded in Islamic State video Possible second US Ebola case being treated in hospital Animal rights groups call for end to wildlife tourism Hong Kong protest leaders call off talks over 'triad' gang attacks Timeline: Islamic State's collision course with the West Business More Business » Ebola outbreak has 'significant risk' for economy: IMF By AM business editor Peter Ryan The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is warning that any spread of the Ebola outbreak would be a severe risk to the global economy. Speaking after the first Ebola case emerged in Texas, managing director Christine Lagarde called for "real" action to counter the Ebola crisis and said that talk alone was not enough. More » JPMorgan hack exposes details of 83 million customers Turmoil in Europe leaves markets savaged Share market rises to complete tumultuous week Energex whistleblower's prices claim sparks inquiry New home sales rebound in latest HIA figures Politics More Politics » Burka debate a threat to national unity: frontbencher By political reporter James Glenday An Abbott Government frontbencher has described the burka debate as a threat to the national unity needed to combat terrorism. More » Hong Kong protest leaders call off talks over 'triad' gang attacks Malaysia's Anwar says Australia ignoring threats to Asia's freedoms Rival protest groups scuffle in Hong Kong streets Disappeared victim's body found in Irish bog Sport More Sport » Canterbury has a proud history too: Reynolds Josh Reynolds says Canterbury will fight for its own legacy, even if the Rabbitohs are the people's grand final favourites. More » Souths legend Sattler eager for 2014 side to taste victory Rabbitohs or Bulldogs: Who will finish on top? Opals beat Canada to reach World Champs semi-final Hamilton leads, Ricciardo crashes in Japan Spanish court rejects Messi tax fraud appeal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Personality types of online commenters examined in new study By Lucinda Kent A new study is analysing people who comment on online news sites to determine personality trends among commenters including introversion, narcissism and neuroticism. More » Potential new marine species found off Hawaii 'Electronic tongue' to test Thai food for authenticity Scientists map wreck of ship that crashed into Tasman Bridge CSIRO's $120m Investigator can't plug into shore power Environment More Environment » Great white sharks to be examined after surfer attacked The carcasses of two great white sharks caught off the coast of Esperance, in southern Western Australia, will be cut open after a surfer was attacked. Sean Pollard, 23, lost part of an arm and his other hand in the attack at Kelpids Beach, Wylie Bay, on Thursday morning. He remains in Royal Perth Hospital. Two great white sharks were caught and killed after WA's Department of Fisheries deployed drum lines off the beach following the incident. The sharks have been taken to Perth by truck for research purposes but the Department of Fisheries has conceded it might not be possible to confirm whether the sharks killed were involved in the attack. More » Massive red-bellied black snake surprises wrangler Pastoral stations may host nuclear dump: Macfarlane Climate change blamed for beaching of 35,000 walruses Traditional owners, scientists and cat gizzards key to Kiwirrkurra Indigenous Protected Area success 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. Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2014 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters