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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Thu 12 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Tony Abbott says human rights report is 'blatantly partisan' By political correspondent Emma Griffiths and Naomi Woodley Prime Minister Tony Abbott attacks the Human Rights Commission over its damning report into children in immigration detention, saying it should be ashamed of itself for conducting "a blatantly partisan politicised exercise". More » PM alleges men accused of terror plot threatened to 'stab kidneys' Possible bomb threat closes AFP, police headquarters in Brisbane Bishop and Plibersek make emotional pleas to Indonesia to spare Bali Nine pair Man charged with alleged theft, use of Robert Allenby's credit cards Giant marionettes to roam Perth in 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience Unemployment rise 'disappointing' but not a trend, Abetz says SpaceX launches deep-space weather observatory: NASA Rosie Batty pens emotional letter to mark one year since son Luke's death Activists urge people to boycott Fifty Shades of Grey film More Analysis » High Court refugee ruling the lucky exception The High Court has delivered a slap-down to the Government by ordering a Pakistani refugee be granted a visa, but his case is the lucky exception - he got in just before the gate was bolted shut. If he arrived by boat now, he wouldn't have any hope of achieving the same outcome because of Migration Act amendments and the Government's determination to do whatever it takes to never let another boat person in. Hooray for the gatekeepers, I guess, if that's what makes them happy. More » A plea to Indonesia: don't kill these changed men Criminals can be redeemed - my husband is proof Leadership turmoil may prove an economic disaster Shorten's small-target ploy can't last Closing the Gap: how are we getting it so wrong? From Chet to Collette: Aussie picks for Eurovision We want the whole budget story, not just half Hate privatisation? There's nothing new about that The dangers of arming the Ukrainian army Just In More Just In » Veteran 60 Minutes reporter killed in car crash Bob Simon, an award-winning war reporter and longtime correspondent for famed US current affairs program 60 Minutes, has died in a car accident at the age of 73. More » Reilly moves out of intensive care Asthma attacks to be induced in patients to test new gene-inhibiting treatment Father welcomes jail term for ex-wife who kidnapped baby daughter Pair go on trial over engine thefts from Adelaide Holden plant Giant marionettes to roam Perth in 'once-in-a-lifetime' experience Man charged with alleged theft, use of Robert Allenby's credit cards China-based companies to list on ASX Comanchero bikies charged over 8kg drug haul Activists urge people to boycott Fifty Shades of Grey film World More World » Veteran 60 Minutes reporter killed in car crash Bob Simon, an award-winning war reporter and longtime correspondent for famed US current affairs program 60 Minutes, has died in a car accident at the age of 73. More » China-based companies to list on ASX Activists urge people to boycott Fifty Shades of Grey film SpaceX launches deep-space weather observatory: NASA Thousands protest against rebels' takeover in Yemen Three dead in Petrobras rig blast near Brazil Business More Business » Unemployment surges to 12-year high of 6.4 per cent; 12,200 jobs shed By business reporter Michael Janda Unemployment surges to 6.4 per cent, its highest level since August 2002, with 12,200 jobs estimated to have been lost in January. More » Currency traders fight to avoid millions in losses ASX leads a mixed day of profit reports for yield play stocks Telstra posts 22pc net profit rise, but revenue growth subdued Santos books $1.6 billion hit after asset writedown Greece fails to reach bailout deal with Europe Politics More Politics » Unemployment rise 'disappointing' but not a trend, Abetz says By political correspondent Emma Griffiths The sharp rise in the unemployment rate is "disappointing" but it is too early to describe it as a trend, Employment Minister Eric Abetz says. More » Children in detention centres living in 'toxic environment' Obama asks Congress for Islamic State war powers Tony Abbott says human rights report is 'blatantly partisan' Indonesian president defends drug criminal clemency rejections Sport More Sport » Clarke will not play in World Cup opener against England Darren Lehmann has confirmed Michael Clarke will miss the Cricket World Cup opening match against England. More » Reilly moves out of intensive care Man charged with alleged theft, use of Robert Allenby's credit cards Injured Tiger Woods to take indefinite break from golf Reds select Hunt at fly half for Brumbies clash Cricket World Cup: Five match-winning batsmen to watch Science and Technology More Science and Technology » European space plane splashes down on schedule Europe's prototype space plane splashes down in the Pacific on schedule after a 100-minute flight to test key re-entry technologies, the European Space Agency says. More » Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies Research council calls for further study of 'wind turbine sickness' Viewers warned new Samsung TVs 'listen in' on users Year-long wait for faster internet speeds in parts of rural, remote Australia Environment More Environment » Prominent climate change scientist Michael Raupach dies Australia's science community mourns the death of distinguished climate scientist Professor Michael Raupach. More » Research council calls for further study of 'wind turbine sickness' Sharks flee Neptune Islands following killer whale attack: tourism operators Nuclear issues to be examined by SA royal commission Record heat 'virtually impossible' without climate change, report says About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. Manage your preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. 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