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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 25 Jan, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Japan investigates recording claiming death of IS hostage Japan expresses outrage at a recording purporting to announce the execution of a Japanese citizen held by Islamic State militants and demanded the immediate release of another captive. More » Government waits for US lead on Hicks terrorism conviction At least 30 killed in rocket fire in Ukraine as rebels launch new offensive Police search for man who attempted to blow up Toowoomba mosque Bali Nine families plead to Australian Government to stop executions Country musicians celebrate successes at Golden Guitars Fishermen rescued by coastguard as boat sinks Hong Kong police hunt girl over $6m necklace heist Search team fails to float AirAsia fuselage Novak Djokovic impresses in third round win More Analysis » Qld election: bipartisan ethical bankruptcy While the approaching Queensland election will be largely fought on financial management, another more disturbing issue is the bankruptcy of the major parties in the field of ethics, integrity and accountability. Unless there is a major reversal in attitudes and a true return to basic principles and values, there is little hope for any democratic body politic in Queensland. The path is being decisively trod towards the dark days upon which the Fitzgerald Inquiry shed light. More » #Keephopealive: how to send Indonesia a message The power politics of Tony Abbott's leadership woes Manus Island: What will it take to shock us? Is nothing sacred anymore? From your moderator, on the occasion of her farewell Voters forgive leadership change, but not disunity Open sexism: Give us a twirl? Give us a break No sure thing in the superannuation lottery #Tay4hottest100: the collision between pop and alt Just In More Just In » Chelsea, Manchester City knocked out of FA Cup Chelsea and Manchester City both crashed out of the FA Cup after losing to lower-league opponents in the fourth round. More » Police search for man who attempted to blow up Toowoomba mosque Japan investigates recording claiming death of IS hostage At least 30 killed in rocket fire in Ukraine as rebels launch new offensive Government waits for US lead on Hicks terrorism conviction Search team fails to float AirAsia fuselage Hong Kong police hunt girl over $6m necklace heist Obama cancels Taj Mahal visit to go to Saudi Arabia Australian Open: Keys upsets Kvitova to make fourth round Coastguard rescues fishermen from sinking boat World More World » Japan investigates recording claiming death of IS hostage Japan expresses outrage at a recording purporting to announce the execution of a Japanese citizen held by Islamic State militants and demanded the immediate release of another captive. More » At least 30 killed in rocket fire in Ukraine as rebels launch new offensive Search team fails to float AirAsia fuselage Hong Kong police hunt girl over $6m necklace heist Obama cancels Taj Mahal visit to go to Saudi Arabia Coastguard rescues fishermen from sinking boat Business More Business » HSBC economist calls for end to Federal Budget squeeze By finance reporter Sue Lannin The chief Australian economist of a major international bank says the Federal Government's budget was "the worst of both worlds." More » Australian economists urge Greek debt forgiveness ECB money printing tips Australian dollar below 80 US cents Australian stocks jump on ECB stimulus program Mining company Arrium to cut 600 jobs in SA Australian agricultural index could be launched in 2015 Politics More Politics » Obama cancels Taj Mahal visit to go to Saudi Arabia US president Barack Obama cancels trip to the Taj Mahal to cut short his visit to India to travel to Saudi Arabia following King Abdullah's death. More » US-Cuba discuss 'profound differences' at historic talks Nearly one-in-five new aged care homes fail quality checks Corruption-buster Fitzgerald savages Newman Government Woman's body left on floor of unrefrigerated morgue for four days Sport More Sport » Australian Open: Djokovic impresses in straight sets win over Verdasco World number one Novak Djokovic hit top gear to eliminate Spaniard Fernando Verdasco in straight sets. More » Australian Open: Keys upsets Kvitova to make fourth round Chelsea, Manchester City knocked out of FA Cup Adelaide United demolish Newcastle in 7-0 rout Sydney FC romps past sorry Mariners Sixers stun Strikers, move into BBL final Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Doomsday Clock moved two minutes closer to midnight Rising threats from climate change and nuclear arsenals prompt the scientists who maintain the Doomsday Clock, a symbolic countdown to global catastrophe, to move it two minutes closer to midnight. More » Founder of notorious internet community 4chan retires Data retention plan will help stop corruption, ICAC says Ancient scrolls scorched by Vesuvius may be read again Cosmic radio bursts witnessed live by Australian scientists for first time Environment More Environment » Fears job cuts will affect world heritage development plans By Richard Baines There are fears job losses will impact on world heritage development plans as Tasmania's Parks and Wildlife Service looks to absorb a $2.5 million funding cut. More » Government issues ban on dredge spoil dumping on Great Barrier Reef EPA rules 'no breach' over AGL coal seam gas wastewater discharge Climate change is real, US Senate agrees Live Earth climate concert to rock Sydney About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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