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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 17 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » US special forces kill senior Islamic State leader in Syria US special operations forces kill senior Islamic State leader Abu Sayyaf, who helped direct the group's oil, gas and financial operations, during a raid in eastern Syria, the Pentagon and White House said. More » Major search underway for two young boys missing in Townsville Girl suicide bomber kills seven in north-east Nigeria Egypt sentences deposed president Mohammed Morsi to death NSW community still cut off after bridge lost in super storm Teen who joined terror group radicalised online: Islamic leader More than 100 migrants found on southern Thailand island Church of Scotland allows gay clergy in civil partnerships Melbourne doctors return after treating Nepal earthquake victims Policeman at cricket game hit by six loses sight in eye More Analysis » Will voters see through the post-budget spin? In the post-budget sales campaign the Government needed to persuade voters there was a credible trajectory back to surplus. But this task has proven difficult for many ministers. Too much of it sounds like dodgy salesmanship; much of it reeks of humbug; and the public is probably on to it. Just as Labor refuses to accept any responsibility for the fiscal handicap the country now faces, the Government resolutely refuses to concede that its performance on debt and deficit is no better. More » Divided loyalties: US bomber comments send unfriendly vibes to China Doggone it, Depp! Time to obey some local customs Time to give Johnny Depp's pooches a grilling from Dr Harry Will economics replace edgy in arts funding? Here's an idea: just stop punching women! Budget 2015: The Tradies v the Ladies? Really We've fallen through the ideological looking glass Education is the key to turning Struggle Street around Budget 2015: You call yourself an 'infrastructure prime minister'? Just In More Just In » Bangladeshi boy, 14, kidnapped, forced onto Asian migrant boat Snatched by people traffickers in his native Bangladesh and forced onto a migrant boat, 14-year-old Absaruddin endured a weeks-long nightmare in which he almost starved to death, saw his relatives killed and was forced to jump overboard after being attacked. More » Bali Nine executions put spotlight on Indonesian legal system Church of Scotland allows gay clergy in civil partnerships Alleged Burundi coup plotters appear in court: lawyer Scottish Labour leader to quit after election rout Girl suicide bomber kills seven in north-east Nigeria Major search underway for two young boys missing in Townsville Train crash in Germany kills two, injures 20 US special forces kill senior Islamic State leader in Syria Artists fight to raise $1 million to restore historic home World More World » Bangladeshi boy, 14, kidnapped, forced onto Asian migrant boat Snatched by people traffickers in his native Bangladesh and forced onto a migrant boat, 14-year-old Absaruddin endured a weeks-long nightmare in which he almost starved to death, saw his relatives killed and was forced to jump overboard after being attacked. More » Bali Nine executions put spotlight on Indonesian legal system Church of Scotland allows gay clergy in civil partnerships Train crash in Germany kills two, injures 20 US special forces kill senior Islamic State leader in Syria Egypt sentences deposed president Mohammed Morsi to death Business More Business » Atlas Iron resumes production as PM backs supply inquiry The Prime Minister is backing calls for an inquiry into the nation's iron ore industry and oversupply, as Atlas Iron announces it will resume full production. More » OECD ramps up rhetoric on corporate tax after Australian crackdown Food company at centre of 'slavery' scandal still working with disgraced contractor Share market rallies on strength in mining and retail Moody's warns on housing, Reserve Bank wants investor lending to slow more Shorten pushes science, flags 5pc tax cut for small business Wall St jumps on weaker greenback Queensland Government hires investigator over Linc Energy leaks to ABC Politics More Politics » Egypt sentences deposed president Mohammed Morsi to death An Egyptian court sentences deposed Islamist president Mohammed Morsi and more than 100 other defendants to death over jail breaks during the 2011 uprising. More » Joanna Lindgren chosen as new LNP senator from Queensland Australian ambassador will return 'in one month': Indonesian vice president Clintons earn more than $30m since January 2014, electoral forms reveal Government considers options for revoking citizenship of Australians involved in terrorism Sport More Sport » Gerrard feels the Liverpool love as he bows out Steven Gerrard spoke of dread, devastation and defeat as he said farewell to an emotional Anfield crowd after 17 years and more than 700 appearances for Liverpool. More » Leali'ifano leads Brumbies up Super Rugby standings Djokovic to meet Federer, Sharapova facing Suarez Navarro in Rome finals Swans finish strongly to beat Cats by 43 points Blues hit new low in 78-point loss to Giants Storm hang on to beat Rabbitohs 16-12 High flying Eagles demolish Suns by 92 points Bodene Thompson golden-point try sees Warriors defeat Eels in thriller Hawks smash Demons by 105 points in ominous warning Sharks beat Titans with Valentine Holmes golden-point field goal Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Australia could face innovator exodus as fellowship scheme slashed: academics By national science reporter Jake Sturmer The Federal Government has more than halved the number of fellowships on offer to mid-career researchers, sparking fears talented innovators could be forced to leave Australia's shores. More » Nano memory brings bionic brain one step closer Brad Haddin helps scientists in search for better cricket bat Germany's Daimler unveils world's first self-driving truck SpaceX tests escape feature on Dragon spacecraft Environment More Environment » Ten suspects held in China over hunting panda Ten people are held in China on suspicion of hunting a panda to sell its fur and meat, as the police discovers panda's skin and nearly ten kilograms of meat in a raid. More » Major El Nino declared by Bureau of Meteorology; drier, hotter conditions predicted Government outlines travel costs to lobby for Barrier Reef Renewed hopes Natural Sequence Farming methods to continue Government, Opposition reach 'in-principle' RET deal About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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