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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 17 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Obama confirms 'evil' murder of US aid worker Peter Kassig Islamic State militants fighting in Iraq and Syria claim have beheaded American hostage Peter Kassig, also known as Abdul-Rahman Kassig. More » Jobs, climate change are G20 priorities: Brisbane communique Chief Justice calls for rethink on transgender children cases Removal of MH17 wreckage starts in rebel-held east Ukraine Anti-psychotics overprescribed to Australian children, experts say Australia, Germany announce joint working group to boost trade Boy dies in boating accident at beach in WA's Pilbara Ukraine 'ready for total war' with Russia, Poroshenko says Amateur astronomer believes rocket debris landed in Queensland Napoleon's two-pointed hat goes under hammer 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 » Victorian CFA plays down reports of job losses By Melissa Brown The Country Fire Authority plays down reports it is shedding more than 160 jobs, almost 10 per cent of its workforce, saying public safety will not be affected. More » Ukraine 'ready for total war' with Russia, Poroshenko says I will make sure Clarke is fit for World Cup: Bailey Brisbane gets back to normal as G20 clean-up underway All aboard: Hundreds join the Modi Express to see Indian PM in Sydney McIlroy claims second Race to Dubai triumph Royal commission spotlight on Anglican Church in Hobart hearings Djokovic wins ATP World Tour Final after injured Federer withdraws Australia, Germany announce joint working group to boost trade Bob Hawke speaks about his final visit to first wife Hazel World More World » Ukraine 'ready for total war' with Russia, Poroshenko says Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko claims his country is "prepared for total war" as fighting continued around the rebel stronghold of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. More » Baby body parts found in Thailand parcel Napoleon's two-pointed hat goes under hammer Nigerian army recaptures Chibok, abducted girls' hometown US rejects alliance with Syrian president to fight IS Removal of MH17 wreckage starts in rebel-held east Ukraine 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 on Monday, but details of the trade agreements for different industries have not been made public. More » Australia, Germany announce joint working group to boost trade 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 Politics More Politics » All aboard: Hundreds join the Modi Express to see Indian PM in Sydney Hundreds of Indians catch the Modi Express, a 12-hour train journey from Melbourne to Sydney, to attend a public address by Indian prime minister Narendra Modi. More » Australia, Germany announce joint working group to boost trade US rejects alliance with Syrian president to fight IS Jobs, climate change are G20 priorities: Brisbane communique Vladimir Putin says there is 'good chance' of Ukraine resolution Sport More Sport » I will make sure Clarke is fit for World Cup: Bailey George Bailey says he is prepared to massage Michael Clarke back to fitness himself in time for the World Cup. More » Djokovic wins ATP World Tour Final after injured Federer withdraws McIlroy claims second Race to Dubai triumph Late Hutchinson goal saves Mariners against Melbourne City McLaughlin takes Phillip Island V8 win Wallabies fall short in 29-26 loss to France 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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