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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 16 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » G20 live: Australia, US, Japan line up against Russia Australia, the United States and Japan issue a statement opposing Russia's destabilisation in Ukraine as leaders wrap up talks on the final day of the G20 Leaders' Summit. More » UK investigates reports beheading accused 'Jihadi John' wounded in air strike Heat main factor in 'one of the quietest G20s ever' Philae shuts down after losing power Australia hopeful China free trade agreement will be signed soon Smoking ban in NSW parks as firefighters contain Blue Mountains bushfire Big fat myth: Twelve Apostles passed off as Greek coastline Darwin hosts Ebola training for Asia-Pacific outbreak Dozens arrested as protests mar children's Christmas fete Wallabies fall short against France 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 » Christina Kim extends lead at LPGA Ochoa Invitational American golfer Christina Kim holds a five-shot lead going into the final round of the LPGA Ochoa Invitational. More » Girl, 8, dies after two-car crash in Perth suburb of Noranda Australia hopeful China free trade agreement will be signed soon Laws fining adults for supplying alcohol to kids overdue: Opposition Heat main factor in 'one of the quietest G20s ever' Regional voters divided over East West Link plan Fire crews' narrow escape in pub collapse at Roma Qld researcher plots Brisbane's G20 tweets Victorian election is a vote on GP co-payment, education, Palmer says Spinner Doherty gets Aussie ODI call-up World More World » UK investigates reports beheading accused 'Jihadi John' wounded in air strike Britain investigates reports the man believed to have carried out beheadings in videos released by Islamic State is wounded in a US-led air strike. More » Afghan, Pakistan leaders pledge to improve ties Dozens arrested as protests mar children's Christmas fete Mexican cartoonist reflects on massacre tragedy Philae shuts down after losing power Ukraine moves to close hospitals, schools, banks in war-torn east Business More Business » Australia hopeful China free trade agreement will be signed soon The Federal Government is hopeful a free trade agreement with China will be signed tomorrow, but details of the trade agreements for different industries have not been made public. More » Rupert Murdoch expresses interest in Ten, slams Kim Williams 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 Politics More Politics » Heat main factor in 'one of the quietest G20s ever' By Paul Donoughue Brisbane's near-record heat, rather than expanded police powers, has been the key factor in making this weekend's summit "one of the quietest G20s ever", an expert says. More » G20 live: Australia, US, Japan line up against Russia Eyes on Russian president Vladimir Putin during G20 G20: Climate change, Ebola and jobs make headlines on first day G20 Brisbane: Locals play spot the leader Sport More Sport » Wallabies fall short in 29-26 loss to France The Wallabies hopes of an unbeaten Grand Slam tour of Europe are over after a dramatic 29-26 loss to France in Paris. More » Sheens should coach on with Kangaroos: Smith Gallen will remain Blues skipper: Daley Spinner Doherty gets Aussie ODI call-up Whincup fastest again in V8s on Phillip Island Perth Glory retake A-League lead with 2-1 win over Wanderers 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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