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NewsMail Morning Edition Tue 03 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Abbott sidesteps questions on possible Bishop challenge By political reporter Susan McDonald PM Tony Abbott won't deny reports deputy Julie Bishop refused to give him a guarantee she wouldn't challenge him when he confronted her over leadership tensions on Sunday. More » Adam Giles dumped as NT chief minister in late-night coup Peter Greste says release from prison like a 'rebirth' Man to face court over pregnant woman's death Gehry says Sydney's 'paper bag' building inspired by folds in skin and clothing Strauss-Kahn 'pimping' case based on secret government probe, lawyers argue 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' to face trial in Germany Homes saved from bushfire overnight but threat remains Bali Nine pair in next group to be executed Pauline Hanson takes lead in count of Lockyer seat More Analysis » PM fights for survival in Hunger Games speech The Prime Minister's speech to the National Press Club today was never going to work. Not in the sense of making unhappy people suddenly happy. Planned for months, it has over the last 72 hours metastasized horribly into a make-or-break political event, a Hunger Games-style ordeal of impossible intricacy in which the PM, to save his own political life, must simultaneously be erudite and yet populist, reassuring yet strong, principled and determined yet terribly, terribly sorry about everything. More » Will Greste find press freedom here at home? RBA unwise to cut interest rates now Greste's release part of wider political manoeuvring Without change, Abbott's a dead man walking Listen out for the RBA's war cry Asian Cup triumph a sign of things to come Another step towards authoritarian rule Abbott needs backing, not the boot A missed chance to send Saudi Arabia a message Just In More Just In » Strauss-Kahn 'pimping' case based on secret government probe, lawyers argue Dominique Strauss-Kahn sits in the dock with a prostitute and a brothel owner nicknamed "Dodo the Pimp", as his lawyers argue the case against the former IMF chief is based on a secret, state-ordered probe. More » Djokovic says 'Big Four' era not over Two new faces in SA Labor ministry changes Abbott sidesteps questions on possible Bishop challenge Police appeal to public to help solve Gosford shooting murder Nigerian president escapes suspected suicide blast Homes saved from bushfire overnight but threat remains Chelsea lands Cuadrado on low-key deadline day Tim Cahill to leave New York Red Bulls Man to face court over pregnant woman's death World More World » Strauss-Kahn 'pimping' case based on secret government probe, lawyers argue Dominique Strauss-Kahn sits in the dock with a prostitute and a brothel owner nicknamed "Dodo the Pimp", as his lawyers argue the case against the former IMF chief is based on a secret, state-ordered probe. More » Nigerian president escapes suspected suicide blast Separatists vow to mobilise 100,000 fighters in Ukraine 3,000 flights cancelled as new snowstorm hits US 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' to face trial in Germany Indonesian search crews find seven more AirAsia crash victims Business More Business » Reporting season starts slowly, eyes fixed on RBA By business reporter Stephen Letts Corporate reporting season kicks off this week, and it is likely to be a tale of big winners and even bigger losers. More » Petrol prices drag down inflation but electronics may be on the rise Home price gains continue in early 2015 Business leaders worried about political upheavals, even as manufacturing improves JB Hi-Fi profit falls, earnings outlook subdued Australian stock market closes at five-month high Politics More Politics » Strauss-Kahn 'pimping' case based on secret government probe, lawyers argue Dominique Strauss-Kahn sits in the dock with a prostitute and a brothel owner nicknamed "Dodo the Pimp", as his lawyers argue the case against the former IMF chief is based on a secret, state-ordered probe. More » Abbott sidesteps questions on possible Bishop challenge Abbott to face Cabinet colleagues amid leadership woes Adam Giles dumped as NT chief minister in late-night coup Backbenchers lead charge to abolish knights and dames Sport More Sport » Tim Cahill to leave New York Red Bulls Tim Cahill has parted ways with the New York Red Bulls following reports of interest from China's Shanghai Shenhua. More » Djokovic says 'Big Four' era not over Roar overcome Phoenix 3-2 in thrilling A-League return Hird considers High Court action in AFL-ASADA case Patriots defeat Seahawks to win Super Bowl XLIX Hunt happy to play 10 for Reds, while backing rookie Paia'aua Science and Technology More Science and Technology » New microscope gives Australian scientists 'unprecedented' view of atoms A powerful microscope that researchers hope will help them develop better treatments for diseases such as cancer is being unveiled in Melbourne. More » Rocket blasts off with NASA satellite to track climate change US to sequence 1 million genomes for 'personalised' medicines Faraway planet J1407b is lord of the rings Mountain-sized asteroid's near-Earth flyby Environment More Environment » UN weather agency confirms 2014 was hottest year on record By environment reporter Jake Sturmer The UN's World Meteorological Organisation ranks last year as the hottest on record, backing up similar findings announced by NASA scientists last month. More » Rocket blasts off with NASA satellite to track climate change Australian sport 'needs to lift game on climate issues' Inquiry to shine spotlight on solar power complaints Fears job cuts will affect world heritage development plans About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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