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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 05 Oct, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Family of beheaded aid worker 'numb with grief' The widow of British man Alan Henning says her family is "numb with grief" following the release of a video showing his beheading by Islamic State militants. In a statement, Barbara Henning said the family was extremely proud of her "decent, caring" husband and thanked the British government and others for their support. But Mr Henning's brother-in-law, Colin Livesey, suggested more could have been done to secure his release. "I just don't think they did enough in my eyes," he said. More » Violent passenger 'shouldn't have been allowed' on plane Two bodies found in same inner Brisbane suburb Hong Kong leader vows to reopen city Twelve pro-Russian rebels killed at Donetsk airport: Ukraine Clocks wound forward as daylight saving begins Legal action begins over alleged abuse at Darwin home US welcomes Australian pledge to attack IS in Iraq Man allegedly tortured, kept in esky then murdered Bite marks show 'single great white shark' attacked surfer 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 » Violent passenger 'shouldn't have been allowed' on plane A retired Australian pilot who has flown thousands of international flights said a passenger who became violent on a Singapore to Brisbane flight should have been identified as a problem at the airport and prevented from boarding. More » Two bodies found in same inner Brisbane suburb Hong Kong leader vows to reopen city Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63 Clocks wound forward as daylight saving begins Turkish authorities use tear gas to quell border tensions Family of beheaded aid worker 'numb with grief' Twelve pro-Russian rebels killed at Donetsk airport: Ukraine Legal action begins over alleged abuse at Darwin home North Korean officials visit South Korea for Asian Games World More World » Hong Kong leader vows to reopen city By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, wires Hong Kong's leader has warned protesters that police will take "all actions necessary" to ensure government offices and schools reopen on Monday. Protest leaders say they will unblock access to government buildings to allow civil servants to go back to work, but are defying calls from the Chinese-controlled city's leaders to end their demonstrations. More » Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63 Turkish authorities use tear gas to quell border tensions Family of beheaded aid worker 'numb with grief' Twelve pro-Russian rebels killed at Donetsk airport: Ukraine North Korean officials visit South Korea for Asian Games 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 » Hong Kong leader vows to reopen city By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, wires Hong Kong's leader has warned protesters that police will take "all actions necessary" to ensure government offices and schools reopen on Monday. Protest leaders say they will unblock access to government buildings to allow civil servants to go back to work, but are defying calls from the Chinese-controlled city's leaders to end their demonstrations. More » Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier dies at 63 Burka debate a threat to national unity: frontbencher Hong Kong protest leaders call off talks on 'triad' attacks Australia accused of ignoring threats to Asia's freedoms Sport More Sport » Opals lose to US in world champs semi-final The Opals will battle for bronze at the women's basketball world championship after being beaten by the US in the semi-finals. More » Graham is simply the best: Burgess Bulldogs rule Ennis out of NRL grand final Vettel to quit Red Bull at end of F1 season Carney a step closer to resurrecting career Hooper hopes Beale stays in rugby Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Woman has baby after womb transplant A 36-year-old Swedish woman has become the world's first to give birth after receiving a womb transplant, medical journal The Lancet says. More » Personality types of online commenters examined in new study 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 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