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NewsMail Morning Edition Thu 26 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Australian fighting with Kurds against IS killed: monitor By Middle East correspondent Matt Brown, wires An Australian fighting with Kurdish militia in Syria reportedly dies during an Islamic State assault on their positions near the Iraqi and Turkish borders. More » Abbott makes call to Widodo appealing for clemency for Bali Nine duo Cliff Richard investigation expanded, British police say World's first 3D-printed jet engine created by Australian researchers Bribery probe launched into Sydney construction firm with links to terrorists Food standards authority defends call not to test frozen berries for hepatitis A ADF chief expresses 'preference' for better military superannuation deal Black hole 1.2 billion times bigger than Sun baffles scientists Three journalists arrested in Paris for flying drone 'Once in a lifetime' daytime meteors heard exploding into Earth's atmosphere More Analysis » The speech Abbott could have made about Triggs When the Australian Human Rights Commission released its report into children in detention, Tony Abbott attacked its president, Gillian Triggs. Instead, he could have used the opportunity to highlight the achievements of his Government and addressed the perceived bias of the Commission in a diplomatic way. Here is an alternative speech the Prime Minister could have given when the report first came to light. More » Triggs takes punches that should be hitting Labor Welfare reform must be backed by job creation Changing minds on the right to die Attitudes remain a barrier with women's work The Baird factor: a template for the Coalition Shylock, Widodo and a lesson in mercy All we need is a little patience, says Wall St on rates Our Indonesia relationship stuck in Bali Brandis and Triggs: irretrievable breakdown Just In More Just In » Bribery probe launched into Sydney construction firm with links to terrorists By Tim Lamacraft Australia's second ever foreign bribery investigation is launched by the Federal Police into a Sydney-based construction company with links to some of Australia's most notorious terrorists. More » US says still no compliance with Ukraine ceasefire Bill seeks jail and hefty fines for greyhound live baiting in SA Bad fish blamed for poisoning Sydney cafe customers ACT Government wants to exit Comcare scheme Stumped: Cricket World Cup's lighter moments Sydney gym teacher charged with abusing boy during videotaped massage Tasmanian locations facing Aboriginal land rights claim revealed Abbott makes call to Widodo appealing for clemency for Bali Nine duo World's first 3D-printed jet engine created by Australian researchers World More World » US says still no compliance with Ukraine ceasefire Russia and pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine remain far from meeting the terms of a tattered ceasefire deal, US secretary of state John Kerry says. More » Cliff Richard investigation expanded, British police say Three journalists arrested in Paris for flying drone 1,000 Christian families flee IS in Syria, activist says Tiger cub spooked by fireworks falls to death from high-rise, Chinese media reports Polish court adjourns Polanski's extradition case Business More Business » Foreign real estate buyers to pay fees of at least $5,000 By business reporter Michael Janda The Federal Government flags fees of at least $5,000 for foreign buyers of Australian residential real estate. More » Mining decline to slow bank earnings: Morgan Stanley Worley Parsons shares pounded on profit result Dollar rises to highest level in nearly a month All we need is a little patience, says Wall St on rates Eurozone backs Greece bailout extension Politics More Politics » US says still no compliance with Ukraine ceasefire Russia and pro-Moscow rebels in Ukraine remain far from meeting the terms of a tattered ceasefire deal, US secretary of state John Kerry says. More » Proposed changes to child care deliver mixed fortunes for families Israeli PM's speech to US congress will harm ties with US: officials NDIS participation made difficult by funding cut: advocacy groups Residents consider legal action over Callide Dam flooding Sport More Sport » Ireland completes dramatic run chase to beat UAE by two wickets Ireland has won a thrilling match at the Gabba, chasing down UAE's target of 279 with four balls and two wickets to spare. More » Wanderers start ACL title defence with 3-1 win over Antlers Titans unaware if more players are under CCC investigation Stumped: Cricket World Cup's lighter moments Mark Bresciano retires from Socceroos Reds continue to support Hunt, as court appearance approaches Science and Technology More Science and Technology » World's first 3D-printed jet engine created by Australian researchers By environment and science reporter Jake Sturmer Australian researchers create the world's first 3D-printed jet engine in a manufacturing breakthrough that engineers expect will lead to cheaper, lighter and more fuel efficient jets. More » Japan's robot bears offer solution to carer shortage Solar on track to becoming cheapest energy source, think tank says Astronauts complete spacewalk after mission delayed WHO gives green light to 15-minute Ebola test Environment More Environment » Quarry operator accused of illegally dumping chemicals, waste oils By the National Reporting Team's Mark Willacy and Mark Solomons Queensland's Environment Department launches an investigation into the alleged illegal dumping of thousands of litres of chemicals and waste oil by Karreman Quarries, one of the state's biggest quarry operators. More » Rajendra Pachauri steps down as head of IPCC Solar on track to becoming cheapest energy source, think tank says Turtle eggs relocated ahead of Tropical Cyclone Marcia Top scientists sound warning over huge Santos LNG expansion About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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