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NewsMail Morning Edition Sat 20 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Home where eight children found dead to be locked down for days Police will return this morning to the far north Queensland house where eight children were found dead yesterday. It is believed some of the victims, aged between 18 months and 15 years, were stabbed. The 34-year-old mother of seven of the children is assisting police after being taken to hospital with chest and neck injuries. More » Fears foreign aid cuts will hurt the world's most vulnerable women Obama says Sony made 'mistake' cancelling The Interview, FBI blames North Korea for cyberattack Pakistan hangs two convicted militants following school attack Palmer media adviser charged over alleged coercion of banker Pregnant Sydney siege hostage Julie Taylor honours 'confidant' Katrina Dawson Reza Barati's father blames Scott Morrison for his son's death Arthur Sinodinos resigns as Assistant Treasurer No sign of Brisbane man, sons missing on road trip to Cairns 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 » Stella Young memorial: her legacy lives on The Peshawar attack fits into a sad old narrative The North Korea model for consumer complaints Normalising violence: from Manus Is to CIA torture Peshawar attack: the danger of desensitisation Class, not generation, is the real dividing line Whatever you do, don't get sick in the bush Abbott's mature rhetoric on the Sydney siege The inadequacy of the lone wolf theory Just In More Just In » Mother of children found dead in Cairns home charged with murder The 37-year-old mother of the children found dead in a Cairns home yesterday has been charged with murder. More » FIFA publishing full report into corruption allegations Pakistan hangs two convicted militants following school attack Obama says Sony made 'mistake' cancelling The Interview, FBI blames North Korea for cyberattack Fears foreign aid cuts will hurt the world's most vulnerable women Ban Ki-moon begins tour of Ebola-hit West Africa Pakistan army says 59 militants killed in clashes Hollywood slams Sony over shelving of The Interview Trapped tunnel workers in Vietnam rescued after four days Sixers too strong for Renegades in Big Bash World More World » FIFA publishing full report into corruption allegations By Europe correspondent Barbara Miller Soccer's governing body FIFA has announced it will publish the full report of an investigation into allegations of corruption over Russia and Qatar's world cup bids. More » Trapped tunnel workers in Vietnam rescued after four days Indonesia closes domestic airport after volcano erupts Obama expresses concern over Egypt mass trials Japan snow storm toll climbs to 11 Iraqi Kurds liberate besieged Sinjar mountain Business More Business » Russian rouble crisis may have global fallout By business reporter Michael Janda As the Russian rouble collapses on sanctions and tumbling oil prices, ABC News Online looks at what the effects may be on Australia and the rest of the world. More » Share market posts biggest single-session gain of the year Arthur Sinodinos resigns as Assistant Treasurer, paving way for possible Cabinet reshuffle LivingSocial latest group buying site stung by consumer watchdog Woolworths denies bullying suppliers over discounted products New bauxite mine to open in Tasmania Politics More Politics » Reza Barati's father blames Scott Morrison for his son's death By Peter Lloyd The father of Reza Barati blames Immigration Minister Scott Morrison for the Iranian asylum seeker's death on Manus Island during a riot in February. More » Get fact: 27 facts you might have missed in 2014 Commission calls on authorities to consider charges against union officials ALP candidate for Lytton quits citing alcohol 'issues' UN calls for North Korea to face charges for crimes against humanity Sport More Sport » Australia v India: Smith ton gives Australia the edge on day three Australia took a first innings lead of 97 thanks to captain Steve Smith and an aggressive tail. More » FIFA to publish full report into allegations of corruption linked to World Cup bids Sixers too strong for Renegades in Big Bash Jets upset Adelaide United 2-1 for first win of A-League season India throws it away on day three at the Gabba Lleyton Hewitt still sees opportunity for Australian Open run 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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