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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 19 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Russian president Putin says West behaving like an empire Russian president Vladimir Putin accuses the West of behaving like "an empire" and moves to reassure Russians about the country's flailing economy. More » Anti-wind farm lobby stripped of health promotion charity status Suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack remote Nigerian village AFP admits misinforming PM over siege gunman firearms licence Sony hacking a serious national security matter: White House High-level paedophile ring may be linked to teenage boy's disappearance Guards who stripped boy in detention backed by NT prisons boss NSW Government to knock down all Mr Fluffy asbestos homes NSW, federal police raid homes in Sydney Severe storms hit Brisbane, thousands without power More Analysis » After a ragged year, where to for Abbott? Since the budget the Abbott Government has lost a mountain of political capital for little or no gain. So as it ends 2014, what does it need to do in 2015? Well, it needs to form a proper narrative about what it stands for; some ministers need to perform better; and it needs to get its political management in order. Reviving the Coalition's fortunes after its largely self-made dog of a year will test the PM's leadership to the limit in 2015, but he's up to it. More » Peshawar attack: the danger of desensitisation Abbott's mature rhetoric on the Sydney siege Class, not generation, is the real dividing line Whatever you do, don't get sick in the bush The inadequacy of the lone wolf theory Security lessons from the Sydney siege A post-MYEFO malaise won't fix the budget Steve Smith: right man at the right time Stricter bail laws would be an assault on our rights Just In More Just In » High-level paedophile ring may be linked to teenage boy's disappearance By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin British police ask people to come forward to help with an investigation into a high-level paedophile ring in the 1970s and 80s that may be linked to the murder of three boys and the disappearance of a 15-year-old who lived at the Australian High Commission in London. More » Roma man charged with murder following apparent stabbing Japan sticks with Aguirre for Asian Cup despite scandal Ludeman unaware of Big Bash League record fifty Crews on top of Victoria's fires as cool conditions arrive Sony hacking a serious national security matter: White House Socceroos rise in FIFA rankings as champions Germany stay top Amla double-ton puts South Africa in control before rain Anti-wind farm lobby stripped of health promotion charity status Jindabyne remembers historic flooding of old town World More World » High-level paedophile ring may be linked to teenage boy's disappearance By Europe correspondent Mary Gearin British police ask people to come forward to help with an investigation into a high-level paedophile ring in the 1970s and 80s that may be linked to the murder of three boys and the disappearance of a 15-year-old who lived at the Australian High Commission in London. More » Sony hacking a serious national security matter: White House UN calls for North Korea to face charges for crimes against humanity UN appeals for $8.4 billion aid relief for Syrians Suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack remote Nigerian village Russian president Putin says West behaving like an empire Business More Business » SEC commissioner says US post-crisis banks reforms 'halfway done' By business reporter Sue Lannin A commissioner from the US Securities and Exchange Commission says the biggest challenge facing US regulators is implementing financial reforms introduced in the wake of the global financial crisis. Mike Piwowar was appointed as a commissioner at the SEC last year by US president Barack Obama. He also held senior adviser roles in the Bush and Obama administrations during the peak of the financial crisis. In an interview with the ABC, Mr Piwowar said the regulator is only about halfway through implementing the Dodd-Frank laws passed around four-and-a-half years ago. More » NAB chairman praises Murray, says call for capital not a huge concern ANZ 'not the moral police' when deciding where to lend Woolworths denies bullying suppliers over discounted products Share market posts strongest daily rise in more than a fortnight Dairy price recovery still a year away: Rabobank Politics More Politics » UN calls for North Korea to face charges for crimes against humanity The United Nations General Assembly condemns North Korea's rights record and calls for Pyongyang to be referred to the International Criminal Court to face charges of crimes against humanity. More » Russian president Putin says West behaving like an empire Governor slams 'neo-colonialist' PNG asylum seek deal Dozens of asylum seeker babies allowed to stay in Australia for processing AFP admits misinforming PM over siege gunman firearms licence Sport More Sport » Hazlewood stars with five-wicket haul on Test debut Josh Hazlewood claims an excellent five-wicket haul on his Test debut as Australia fights back on day two of the second Test against India in Brisbane. More » As it happened: Australia v India Second Test, day two Ludeman unaware of Big Bash League record fifty Essendon fails in bid to send representative to ASADA hearing Socceroos rise in FIFA rankings as champions Germany stay top Karmichael Hunt can revive Reds: Michael O'Connor Science and Technology More Science and Technology » India launches its biggest ever rocket into space for $25m India successfully launches its biggest ever rocket carrying an unmanned capsule which could one day send astronauts into space in a test mission costing nearly $25 million. More » Geminids asteroidal meteor shower to peak tonight Aussie babies find it easier to understand Canadians, study finds CSIRO has 'cut into the bone', chairman says Artificial skin gives people with prosthetic limbs sense of touch Environment More Environment » Anti-wind farm lobby stripped of health promotion charity status By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Government regulators strip a prominent anti-wind farm lobby of its health promotion charity status, removing its ability to receive tax deductible donations. More » Fact check: Do Australia, US 'compare favourably' on emissions targets? Boxing Day tsunami felt as 'far away' as SA; 10 years since disaster Indonesian landslide death toll rises to 56 Lima talks agree on paths to 2015 climate deal About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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