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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 22 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Isolating Ebola-ridden countries is an 'act of discrimination': UN By political reporter Simon Cullen The United Nations Security Council makes veiled criticism of countries like Australia for imposing "acts of discrimination" against people from Ebola-affected West Africa. More » Australia in breach of human rights over teens' imprisonment: UN Claims camel culling program causes 'inhumane' deaths Two people burnt by flares at Melbourne Victory game Cherry season crop set to be among biggest in Australian history Murray-Darling bird population at risk Vic Labor pledges to introduce gender and sexuality commissioner Mother of murder victim pleads for public to report domestic violence Philippines marks fifth anniversary of massacre Tasmanian fishermen film three-hour encounter with great white shark More Analysis » Putting partisanship ahead of patriotism It turns out Australian conservatives never were friends with America as a whole - they were just mates with the American right. With a liberal Democratic president in the White House, they are putting partisanship ahead of patriotism - and this doesn't just threaten the Great Barrier Reef, it weakens the fight against terrorism as well. And worst of all, it's not a problem which will expire with the end of President Obama's second term. Imagine what the next President Clinton will say when she visits. More » Abbott's problems go deeper than Bolt realises There's no place for BDS within Australia Public transport brings out the worst in us It's lose-lose for Malcolm Turnbull with ABC cuts What about the refugees we already have? Free Trade Agreement no guarantee of success Keeping 'Bunnies In A Basket' in the Senate How Millennials are driving the shift away from cars On the wombat trail: the history of the Nationals Just In More Just In » Crowds drawn to sale of old Qld Ballet costumes, props By Jacqueline Maddock and Elaine Ford Shoppers snap up a bargain as hundreds of costumes and props from the Queensland Ballet go on sale at West End in inner-city Brisbane. More » WWI trenches and 'pin-up girl' contest mark battle re-enactment Two people burnt by flares at Melbourne Victory game Australia in breach of human rights over teens' imprisonment: UN Paramedics allegedly attacked in Alice Springs Tas ambulance union warns roster changes may lead to fatigue Halep, Kvitova to play in Sydney International Sisterhood unites The Waifs as they embark on national tour Adelaide teen in hospital after being struck by lightning Protesters rally against high-rise development on Qld's Sunshine Coast World More World » 40 killed as Madagascar capital hit by plague The World Health Organisation says an outbreak of the plague has killed at least 40 people in Madagascar since late August. More » John Kerry meets Iranian counterpart for further nuclear talks Chinese president Xi visits Fiji to strengthen Pacific relationship US Republicans file lawsuit over 'Obamacare' Australia's resettlement announcement creates tension with Indonesia Ukraine president heckled by relatives of 100 killed in pro-Europe protests Business More Business » Iron ore, coal slump to hit Federal budget hard By business reporter Neal Woolrich The Federal Government's plan to bring the budget back to surplus have become even tougher with the iron ore price slumping to a five-year low. More » Myer CEO commits to profit rise this year Guaranteed jobs on release for prisoners in WA Market closes down again to cap off bad week ACCC takes Energy Australia to court over sales tactics Senate to investigate TIO sale at NT Opposition's request Politics More Politics » US Republicans file lawsuit over 'Obamacare' US house Republicans file a lawsuit against president Barack Obama's administration over his signature healthcare law and unilateral actions they say amount to an abuse of executive authority. More » Australia's resettlement announcement creates tension with Indonesia Britain's anti-EU UKIP party wins second Westminster seat G20 fact-checkathon: How the world leaders fared Labor accuses Commonwealth of gagging ASC on costs debate Sport More Sport » Teenage amateur sets Masters course record Teenage amateur Lucas Herbert set a course record 7-under 65 to put himself in contention for the Masters title. More » Cricket Australia not happy about poor ODI crowds Lavillenie, Adams named athletes of 2014 No player's spot is safe under Cheika's rule: Hooper Monfils beats Federer as France draws level in Davis Cup Melbourne Victory sneak past Brisbane Roar 1-0 Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Portugal's rapid rise in renewable energy By Emily Stewart Portugal has become a world leader in renewable energy, with more than half its energy coming from wind, solar and hydro power.  More » Images capture Philae probe's bouncy landing on comet surface Antarctic research gets $24m federal funding boost Skeleton found in ancient Greek tomb dating back to Alexander the Great Farmed lobster a step closer thanks to Tasmanian project Environment More Environment » John Kerry meets Iranian counterpart for further nuclear talks Iran's foreign minister says he heard no new ideas at talks on Tehran's nuclear program in Vienna after US secretary of state John Kerry reversed initial plans to leave the talks in a bid to reach a last-minute deal. More » Murray-Darling bird population at risk Global October temperatures a record high for month: US Record number of Rhinos poached in South Africa France launches Pacific climate change fund 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