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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sun 31 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » Same-sex marriage 'inevitable', says PM's sister Ahead of the introduction of a marriage equality bill tomorrow, the Prime Minister's sister, who is engaged to a woman, calls for a bipartisan approach to the issue as supporters rally in Sydney. More » Labor raises 'tremendous concerns' over planned ministerial citizenship powers $100k reward for information on murder of Sydney underworld figure Russian warplanes ward off US warship acting 'aggressively' Parents 'kicked out' of Islamic College of SA meeting US vice president Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer Young Melbourne footballer dies after collapsing in suburban match Blatter launches attack on FIFA's critics after re-election Adult industry lobby group wants tobacco sale restricted to 18+ premises Sun-powered plane begins marathon Pacific Ocean journey More Analysis » Despite this FIFA corruption scandal, Sepp Blatter still holds the cards Much of the furore and commentary around FIFA's current crisis boils down to, "If this was a corporation, the boss would be gone." But it's not a corporation. It's a private association that plays by its own rules. Countries in Africa and Asia, largely ignored by many in the West, feel they are treated as equals in the FIFA halls. As long as Sepp Blatter is their champion, his leadership is probably safe. More » Are there no jobs, or are our kids just slack? Why Hawthorn supporters boo Adam Goodes: a story of class and prejudice Football unites people - so let's unite against FIFA's overlords 'Stunt after stunt': playing politics with terrorism and marriage equality NT's 'paperless arrests' could lead to more deaths in custody FIFA corruption probe: is business as usual really still an option? The conservative case for marriage equality Forget banks, data is where the money is now Rick Santorum and his sweater vest are back, but once again they will struggle to impress Just In More Just In » Cut emissions to improve health of children: Fiona Stanley By Nicolas Perpitch The health impacts of climate change on children have been "grossly neglected" and the Federal Government should dramatically increase its carbon emissions targets, former Australian of the Year Fiona Stanley says. More » Sampson Flat bushfire victims still waiting on emergency payments Hobart composer to distil wild north-west in hour-long opus Rain on Uluru a stunning site for lucky tourists About 500 people protest against Adelaide parklands road 'realignment' Scientists brew omega-3 supplement without fish Asia security summit under guard after police shoot man outside $100k reward for information on murder of Sydney underworld figure More than 20,000 pedestrians take to Brisbane's Legacy Way ahead of opening US vice president Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer World More World » Asia security summit under guard after police shoot man outside An Asia-Pacific security summit in Singapore, attended by world defence leaders including Australia's Defence Minister Kevin Andrews, is placed under lockdown after police shoot a man dead in a security breach. More » US vice president Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer India to tackle century-old underground fire to tap prized coal reserves More than 4,200 migrants rescued off Italian coast; 800 drowned migrants to be given burial Transgender prisoners in Rio given choice between male or female prison Beijing smokers to be fined, named and shamed, under new anti-tobacco laws Business More Business » Younger middle income earners to lose most from pension changes: Industry Super By business reporter Michael Janda Younger middle income earners are set to bear the brunt of changes to the aged pension assets test according to newly released modelling by Industry Super Australia. More » Administrator says BBY clients' money missing from trust accounts 'Chinese invasion' leaflet campaign slammed as idiotic Rinehart son hits out at Joyce over $4 billion trust fund wrangle Big businesses take out full-page ad backing gay marriage Banks lead broad-based rally on stock market Experts say gas reserve scheme will not keep prices down Glencore cuts production, 80 jobs at Queensland coal mine After the boom: Tiny town ill prepared for $30b project Politics More Politics » Asia security summit under guard after police shoot man outside An Asia-Pacific security summit in Singapore, attended by world defence leaders including Australia's Defence Minister Kevin Andrews, is placed under lockdown after police shoot a man dead in a security breach. More » US vice president Joe Biden's son Beau dies of brain cancer Labor raises 'tremendous concerns' over planned ministerial citizenship powers Parents 'kicked out' of Islamic College of SA meeting Islamic State destroy Syrian regime prison in Palmyra Sport More Sport » History makers Arsenal demolish Aston Villa to retain FA Cup Arsenal retained the FA Cup in majestic style as its 4-0 demolition of Aston Villa made history for the Gunners and their manager Arsene Wenger. More » Live: Lions v St Kilda, Collingwood v Kangaroos, West Coast v Geelong Live: Warriors v Knights, Dragons v Sharks Kyrgios and Kokkinakis out of French Open Blatter launches attack on FIFA's critics after re-election Cowboys winning streak based on culture: Thurston Bombers go down to Tigers in Fletcher's milestone match Undisciplined Waratahs beaten by Lions Climb king Contador assures Giro title Chanderpaul axe fury hangs over West Indies Test squad Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Google to develop clothes with touch-screen technology Google says it is working with US jean maker Levi Strauss to make clothing from specially woven fabric with touch-screen control capabilities. More » Sleep 'conducive time' to unlearn biases on race, gender, research finds High carbohydrate diets could help you live longer, scientists say Australian researchers find new hope for ovarian cancer treatment Fossils found from new human ancestor species: scientists Environment More Environment » Sun-powered plane begins marathon Pacific Ocean journey Solar Impulse 2, powered by 17,000 solar cells, leaves eastern China on a six-day flight to Hawaii on the most ambitious leg of its quest to circumnavigate the globe powered only by the sun. More » Mass sudden deaths of 120,000 Kazakhstan antelopes causes alarm UNESCO recommends Great Barrier Reef not be placed on World Heritage 'in danger' list Researchers fear for newly discovered 'suicidal sex marsupial' Timber company to benefit as RET deal creates market for unsaleable timber About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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