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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 15 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Live: Obama addresses students ahead of G20's official opening US president Barack Obama uses his address at the University of Qld to pledge a contribution of $3 billion to help developing nations deal with climate change. More » Tsunami warning issued after strong quake in Indonesia Massive security operation for Obama's touchdown in Brisbane Sydney brothers believed to have joined IS in Syria Prospect of all-out war with Russia prompts call to build stronger Ukraine army Iraqi forces retake strategic town of Baiji from IS Golden Dawn politician cancels Australian trip after visa application stalls Man on double murder charge over Moama shooting Scientists wait anxiously for comet drill test results Michael Clarke injury will not start Australia panic: Johnson More Analysis » How a shirtfront became an own goal Only now are the political negatives from Tony Abbott's threat to Vladimir Putin blindingly obvious, and "shirking the shirtfront" as one television newsreader put it, is only part of the problem. For the past week, the Prime Minister's appearances at international meetings have been traduced and cheapened by a media obsession with the undiplomatic overreach. The opportunity to rub shoulders with global leaders usually gives the prime minister of the day a boost. Not this time. More » Will growth mean more jobs? Not necessarily Forty years later, Countdown is hard to beat Gerrymandering has no place in Australia Stagger cricket retirements to stave off recession Stop complaining about the modern miracle of flying Dying with dignity: let's focus more on the latter Where are the women to replace Gail Kelly? The forbidding new test for prospective refugees Russia's sea cruise is hardly a show of power Just In More Just In » Adelaide protest over welfare changes push Campaigners condemn the South Australian Premier's broad backing for proposed welfare reforms for Aboriginal communities in a protest outside the ALP state convention in Adelaide. More » Drop in Kakadu wildlife numbers a significant concern: IUCN Obama pledges $3 billion to Green Climate Fund Timber harvested from underwater expected to fetch premium price Labor announces $100 million community sports fund Tsunami warning issued after strong quake in Indonesia International recognition for Arakwal and Montague Island Taxi drivers fare better than expected amid G20 roadblocks Woman 'found with gas mask' at G20 charged McLaughlin wins at Phillip Island as Whincup closes in on championship World More World » Tsunami warning issued after strong quake in Indonesia A major earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 is recorded off the Moluccas in Indonesia, causing residents to flee their homes after a tsunami warning is issued. More » Scientists wait anxiously for comet drill test results Scottish nationalists name new leader to maintain independence fight 15 dead in southern Philippines fighting Kenyan schools send notes home warning against genital mutilation Prospect of all-out war with Russia prompts call to build stronger Ukraine army Business More Business » Rupert Murdoch expresses interest in Ten, slams Kim Williams By business reporter Pat McGrath Rupert Murdoch confirms that News Corp is considering buying a "small piece" of Ten, and again slams former News Corp Australia boss Kim Williams. More » Recovery in banks pushes market higher Standard and Poor's warns on China corporate risks Glencore shuts down Australian coal mines for Christmas Gina Rinehart invests in Queensland dairy operation to supply infant formula to China David Cameron urges Australian investment in Britain Politics More Politics » German Chancellor Angela Merkel visits Brisbane pubs By Lucinda Kent German Chancellor Angela Merkel makes an impromptu appearance at one of Brisbane's most popular pub strips on Friday night after arriving for the G20 summit. More » Live: Obama addresses students ahead of G20's official opening Putin slams G20 member countries ahead of summit Sydney 'nothing but bush' before First Fleet arrived, Abbott says WWII pilots flown from WA meet British, Australian PMs Sport More Sport » Australia won't fret despite Clarke's latest injury Mitchell Johnson insists Australia will not panic even if skipper Michael Clarke is ruled out for an extended period. More » McLaughlin wins at Phillip Island as Whincup closes in on championship Cheika defends Beale selection as coaching, not politics Mulvey says victorious Brisbane Roar were due to click FIFA confirms Garcia World Cup corruption appeal Dockers sign Hill to lengthy AFL deal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Antarctic research gets $24m federal funding boost Scientists hope a $24 million boost in federal funding will secure Tasmania's place as a leading gateway to Antarctic research and innovation. More » Skeleton found in ancient Greek tomb dating back to Alexander the Great Farmed lobster a step closer thanks to Tasmanian project Net neutrality on agenda in United States as ISPs seek to charge for faster access Fears drones may ground firefighting choppers Environment More Environment » Academics call for Australia to cut greenhouse gas emissions by David Mark This week's announcement by the US and China to reduce greenhouse gas emissions triggers calls for the Government to announce cuts of its own for beyond 2020. More » Advocates call for an increase in urban green space by 2020 Crossbencher urges Labor to return to talks over RET Emissions deal embarrasses Abbott Government, analyst says Netherlands unveils world's first solar bicycle path About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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