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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 27 Feb, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Pressure on Abbott as MPs say Turnbull has numbers to challenge By political editor Chris Uhlmann and Sabra Lane Pressure is building in the Liberal Party for another tilt at removing Prime Minister Tony Abbott, with ministers and backbenchers telling the ABC Malcolm Turnbull now has the numbers to win a challenge and should use them. More » IS killer Jihadi John named as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi Joint deployment of troops to Iraq to dominate Abbott's NZ talks Jimmy Savile investigation reveals scope of hospital sex abuse Islamic State smashes Iraqi history with sledgehammers Ex-Australian soldier killed fighting IS militants 'Dine and dash' couple return to settle bill after tale 'exploded' on social media Afghan cricket fans celebrate historic World Cup win 'Chloe could have been saved'; Veteran social worker slams Families SA New air traffic control system to monitor both civilian and military aircraft More Analysis » A pre-budget spill is on the cards The contradictions with their leader are rolling off the ministers' tongues. These contributions don't have the feel to them of a six-month strategy. They seem more short-term than that. Can they really go on playing this game all the way through to July? Can the Government really indulge Abbott and allow him to stumble on through yet another budget? If they don't move next week, or the next sitting fortnight after that, then they are effectively locked in for many more months. More » Will Greece win Europe's economic war? By the numbers: Indonesia's executions of foreigners The real benefit of stripping citizenship We need to know when this Iraq mission will end The speech Abbott could have made about Triggs Berries and hepatitis: the high cost of doing business Triggs takes punches that should be hitting Labor Welfare reform must be backed by job creation Changing minds on the right to die Just In More Just In » Alonso 'devoid of all injuries' says McLaren boss Fernando Alonso has been cleared of any injury and is set to line up on the grid for the season-opening race in Melbourne. More » Islamic State smashes Iraqi history with sledgehammers Murray knocked out by teenager Coric in Dubai Burst water pipe closes part of main road in eastern Brisbane '91 hard drives of child pornography' seized from 70yo man's flat Jimmy Savile investigation reveals scope of hospital sex abuse Sea Eagles to chase Maloney as Cherry-Evans, Foran sagas continue Body parts search resumes in in Maribyrnong River Afghan cricket fans celebrate historic World Cup win Joint deployment of troops to Iraq to dominate Abbott's NZ talks World More World » Islamic State smashes Iraqi history with sledgehammers Islamic State militants armed with sledgehammers and jackhammers destroy priceless ancient artefacts in the Iraqi city of Mosul. More » Jimmy Savile investigation reveals scope of hospital sex abuse Afghan cricket fans celebrate historic World Cup win Fears grow as IS jihadists abduct 220 Assyrian Christians IS killer Jihadi John named as Londoner Mohammed Emwazi Prince William begins first trip to Japan Business More Business » Qantas returns to profit in massive turnaround By business reporter Neal Woolrich Qantas releases its latest financial results, showing the airline is back in the black with a half-year net profit of $203 million. That followed a record full-year loss of $2.8 billion last financial year. More » The stars finally align for Alan Joyce as Qantas posts $203m half-year profit Rate cut likely as capital expenditure dips 2.2 per cent Billabong back in profit as Nine launches share buyback Shareholders vote in favour of Goodman Fielder takeover Market finishes lower despite Qantas profit turnaround Politics More Politics » Joint deployment of troops to Iraq to dominate Abbott's NZ talks By political reporter Andrew Greene A joint deployment of Australian and New Zealand troops to Iraq is expected to dominate talks when Tony Abbott flies to Auckland today to meet with prime minister John Key. More » New air traffic control system to monitor both civilian and military aircraft Treasury to spend $600,000 on market research and communications strategy for Tax White Paper Pressure on Abbott as MPs say Turnbull has numbers to challenge Fact check: No proof the death penalty prevents crime Sport More Sport » Sea Eagles to chase Maloney as Cherry-Evans, Foran sagas continue Roosters star James Maloney is in Manly's sights as the futures of Daly Cherry-Evans and Kieran Foran remain in doubt. More » Afghanistan eyes shock win over Australia after Scotland success Titans players should be allowed to play after court appearance: Henry Dilshan, Sangakkara lay foundation for Sri Lanka win over Bangladesh Collingwood smashes Hawthorn in preseason New Zealand's Southee in injury scare ahead of Australia clash Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Astronaut finds water pooling in helmet after spacewalk An American astronaut finds water pooling inside his helmet as he finishes a spacewalk at the International Space Station, raising new concerns about the safety of NASA's spacesuits. More » World's first 3D-printed jet engine created by Australian researchers 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 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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