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NewsMail Morning Edition Mon 10 Nov, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott vows 'robust' face-to-face meeting with Putin By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, staff Prime Minister Tony Abbott has vowed to hold a "robust", face-to-face conversation about the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 with Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the APEC summit in Beijing. Mr Abbott will also hold meetings with China's premier Li Keqiang and US president Barack Obama on the sidelines of the APEC summit, designed to promote regional economic cooperation. More » Bob Hawke's daughters and Blanche d'Apulget reconcile Fears drones may ground firefighting choppers Investment in renewable energy down 70pc: report Facebook photos led to discovery of explosives Berlin marks 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall Yoghurt company drops Halal certification amid social media pressure Tense finish as Australia clinches Twenty20 series Australian reportedly killed fighting for IS in Syria Video shows Belgian tourist rescued from top of Kakadu waterfall by helicopter More Analysis » Palmer's Lambie headache is now a migraine The Palmer United Party's problem child, Senator Jacqui Lambie, is again causing headaches for the eponymous party's leader. Being ex-communicated from PUP for disloyalty would only seal her reputation as Queen of the Underdogs, and Clive Palmer knows it. He can't control her, nor can he afford to lose her. Amongst the political chaos that such manoeuvrings produce, it's refreshing at least to see that Lambie knows how to outsmart the old dog. More » The danger of exaggerating street harassment The best and worst of political photo-ops Politics in a different key The power of three: time to promote Steve Smith Another illiberal visitor slips under the radar Should drinking while pregnant be a crime? What Brandis won't tell us about S35P A new reason to remember the fifth of November What about Egypt? The forgotten revolution Just In More Just In » Fact check: How much will the fuel tax hike leave you out of pocket? Finance Minister Mathias Cormann recently announced the Government will push ahead with an increase in the fuel excise from November 10. The Government says the reintroduction of fuel tax indexation will cost the average family 40 cents a week. The CEO of the Australian Automobile Association says that's "completely wrong". Fact Check investigates. More » New road transport usage charges proposed in SA for trucks Marquez claims record 13th win of year at Valencia MotoGP Rosberg wins Brazilian Grand Prix to end Hamilton's streak Woman stabbed to death at Geelong house Hong Kong democracy protesters march to China office Investment in renewable energy down 70pc: report Bob Hawke's daughters and Blanche d'Apulget reconcile Fatah cancels Arafat memorial in Gaza after attacks Tasmania's batsmen collapse against Victoria World More World » Hong Kong democracy protesters march to China office Hundreds of Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters march to the Chinese government's offices in the semi-autonomous city, demanding direct talks with Beijing officials after six weeks of mass street rallies. More » Fatah cancels Arafat memorial in Gaza after attacks Berlin marks 25th anniversary of the fall of the Wall Symbolic independence vote starts in Catalonia Indian army admits 'mistake' in Kashmir teen killings Mexico attorney-general in massacre gaffe Business More Business » Australia and China close to signing free trade deal By China correspondent Stephen McDonell, staff As APEC kicks off in Beijing, senior Australian Government ministers are talking up the likelihood a trade deal with China will be ready to sign when president Xi Jinping visits Australia for the G20 summit. More » Regulator says banks no safer than before financial crisis RBA says Australian dollar needs to fall further Scrapping negative gearing 'would save Government billions' China cattle deal story incorrect, industry chiefs say Hopes for European stimulus drag market higher Politics More Politics » Fact check: How much will the fuel tax hike leave you out of pocket? Finance Minister Mathias Cormann recently announced the Government will push ahead with an increase in the fuel excise from November 10. The Government says the reintroduction of fuel tax indexation will cost the average family 40 cents a week. The CEO of the Australian Automobile Association says that's "completely wrong". Fact Check investigates. More » Bob Hawke's daughters and Blanche d'Apulget reconcile Abbott vows 'robust' face-to-face meeting with Putin Palmer announces 21 PUP candidates for Victoria's state election Fears drones may ground firefighting choppers Sport More Sport » White guides Australia to thrilling Twenty20 series win over South Africa Cameron White guided Australia to a nervy win over South Africa with a ball to spare, sealing the Twenty20 series 2-1. More » Kangaroos to face Kiwis in Four Nations final after win over Samoa Rosberg wins Brazilian Grand Prix to end Hamilton's streak Perth Glory top A-League after 1-0 win over Mariners Cheika always confident of Wallabies victory over Wales Marquez pips Miller to win Moto3 championship Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Fears drones may ground firefighting choppers By the National Reporting Team's Mazoe Ford and environment reporter Jake Sturmer With recreational drone ownership exploding into the thousands over the past year, air safety regulators and the nation's aerial firefighters fear drones are a very real threat to safety, and they are warning amateur operators to stay well away from bushfires. More » Home owners' security footage being streamed on website Branson's space dream lives despite Virgin Galactic crash Scientists reverse ageing process in mice Virgin 'wasn't up to speed' and warned about safety Environment More Environment » Investment in renewable energy down 70pc: report Australia is at risk of falling even further behind other countries if the Federal Government does not make its position on renewable energy clear, the Climate Council says. More » Officials deny claims Chinese diplomats in Tanzanian ivory buying sprees Political fixes a threat to environment and prosperity: researchers Conservationists call for the closure of dirty power stations amid UN warnings Greenhouse gas at highest levels in 800,000 years, UN says About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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