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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 24 Dec, 2014 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australians fighting with Islamic State implicated in sexual slavery Middle East correspondent Matt Brown A Yazidi activist in northern Iraq says Islamic State fighters from Australia have been involved in sexual slavery in the Middle East. More » Sony confirms limited US release of The Interview PM warns of terror 'chatter' in wake of Sydney siege Robertson stands down as NSW Opposition Leader Proposed Abbot Point dredge spoil site 'worst possible' for environment Canadian found guilty of murdering, dismembering Chinese student Five injured in NSW balcony collapse France beefs up security after three attacks Watson to be checked for concussion ahead of Test Criminal reputation good for business, Mick Gatto says More Analysis » Ministry changes to stifle any Bishop challenge The ministry changes are clearly aimed at shoring up the Prime Minister's own stocks, and this can be read as code for heading off any possible challenge from Julie Bishop. There is little doubt that the Bishop push has taken on all the hallmarks of an offensive now. The party room won't meet until next year now, and all indications point to a tense gathering that any amount of festive season cheer is unlikely to dissipate. More » Welfare plans an assault on our freedom Conscience votes should be a basic Liberal ideal No quotas please, give us back our preferences Ministry reshuffle built on paranoia, not progress Sinodinos and the shuffling of deckchairs North Korean hacking: strange yet so serious After a ragged year, where to for Abbott? Stella Young memorial: her legacy lives on The Peshawar attack fits into a sad old narrative Just In More Just In » Former EPL defender and crash victim Carlisle 'alive and stable': wife Former EPL defender Clarke Carlisle is 'very poorly' but 'alive and stable' after being hit by a truck, his wife has announced. More » Australians fighting with Islamic State implicated in sexual slavery Cyclone Tracy: Memories of Red Cross photos Watson to be examined for concussion before Boxing Day Test Sixty journalists killed in past year says watchdog Leaders' Christmas messages focus on those grieving Canadian found guilty of murdering, dismembering Chinese student UN says hundreds of civilians killed in Libya fighting Tribal rebels kill at least 33 in north-east India: police Sony confirms limited US release of The Interview World More World » Australians fighting with Islamic State implicated in sexual slavery Middle East correspondent Matt Brown A Yazidi activist in northern Iraq says Islamic State fighters from Australia have been involved in sexual slavery in the Middle East. More » Sony confirms limited US release of The Interview Taiwan shows off its largest missile ship Women, children sold as sex slaves by Islamic State: rights group China denies involvement in N Korea's internet outage Spaniards celebrate victories in world's biggest lottery Business More Business » Telstra buys Asia's Pacnet for $858 million By business reporter Michael Janda Telstra has engaged on a pre-Christmas splurge, announcing the purchase of Asian telecommunications and services provider Pacnet for $US697 million ($858 million). Pacnet is a Singapore and Hong Kong-based company that provides connectivity, data centre and other services to telecoms, large corporations and governments in the Asia-Pacific region. Telstra said the acquisition also includes an interest in Pacnet's China joint venture PBS, which is licensed to operate a domestic internet protocol virtual private network and provide data centre services in most major Chinese provinces. The Australian telecommunications giant said that Pacnet will give it access to more services, as well as an expanded data centre network, more submarine cables and a number of major customers around the region. More » BIS outlines higher capital requirements for banks Nicaragua starts work on canal to rival Panama Resource and energy falls ends four-day share market rally Google's self-driving car ready to hit the road Media companies fight for audience share as market stagnates Politics More Politics » Hong Kong tycoon, former deputy leader jailed for corruption Hong Kong property tycoon Thomas Kwok and former deputy leader Rafael Hui are sentenced to jail after being convicted of corruption. More » Proposed Abbot Point dredge spoil site 'worst possible' for environment Departing ABC political correspondent Mark Simkin to head Abbott's press team Jailed Greste 'proud and strengthened' by global support PM warns of terror 'chatter' in wake of Sydney siege Sport More Sport » Watson to be examined for concussion before Boxing Day Test Australian medical staff will examine Shane Watson today before he is passed fit for the Boxing Day Test. More » Sixers chase down 155 to defeat Hurricanes Socceroos unveil 23-man Asian Cup squad Haddin says scoring runs will end his slump Former EPL defender and crash victim Carlisle 'alive and stable': wife Ognenovski out for A-League season Science and Technology More Science and Technology » North Korea threatens 'grave consequences' for US North Korea says accusations it was involved in a cyberattack on Sony Pictures are "groundless slander" and threatens "serious consequences" for the US. More » India launches its biggest ever rocket into space for $25m 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 Environment More Environment » Proposed Abbot Point dredge spoil site 'worst possible' for environment By the National Reporting Team's Mark Solomons and Mark Willacy The Queensland Government has known for more than two years that the site where it proposes to dump millions of tonnes of dredge spoil at Abbot Point was the worst of seven possible options from an environmental point of view. More » Labor says climate report shows need for RET retention ERF unlikely to reach minimum emission reduction targets: review Shark drum lines set off WA beach in hunt for great white Anti-wind farm lobby stripped of health promotion charity status About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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