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NewsMail Morning Edition Fri 29 May, 2015 Top Stories More Top Stories » UEFA chief Platini confronts Blatter with resignation demand Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter refuses a request from the head of European soccer to step aside despite facing mounting pressure from sponsors and politicians following the corruption scandal engulfing the sport's governing body. More » Catholic Church did not understand effects of paedophilia, abuse: priest Rinehart's eldest daughter handed control of family's $4b trust 1.5m Australians unaware they have chronic kidney disease: report Tony Abbott's sister says same-sex marriage will be legal by end of year Putin makes troop deaths in peacetime operations 'state secret' Bishop accuses Labor of playing politics over Sydney siege Iraq exhumes 470 bodies from Tikrit mass graves Welfare not an 'Ikea catalogue', Morrison warns young job-seekers High carbohydrate diets could help you live longer, scientists say More Analysis » 'Stunt after stunt': playing politics with terrorism and marriage equality Politics is about timing and momentum, Bill Shorten declared this week. That's true. But it's also about opportunism, cynicism and wedging your opponent. There's no doubting Shorten's resolve on marriage equality. There's no mistaking Tony Abbott's commitment to anti-terrorism. But both leaders are still guilty of playing politics with these issues. More » 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 Same-sex marriage is an easy vote for MPs unwilling to tackle broader social issues Border Force Act: detention secrecy just got worse I oppose same-sex marriage (and no, I'm not a bigot) Voters want renewable energy, not more hot air Focussing on my 'aggression' ignores the budget Just In More Just In » Marsh surely seals Test spot in Antigua ahead of Voges Batsman Shaun Marsh has surely seen off state team-mate Adam Voges to retain his Australian Test spot for next week's clash with the West Indies. More » Woman seriously injured in Northcote fruit shop shooting Dangerous WA sex offender to remain in jail indefinitely Socceroos' Massimo Luongo completes QPR switch Catholic Church did not understand effects of paedophilia, abuse: priest Box jellyfish antivenom a step closer after breakthrough by scientists Fact check: Tony Abbott's claim Labor spent like 'drunken sailors' in office is spin Prosecutors appeal Korean Air 'nut rage' verdict US charges 15 Chinese in college test, passport scam Putin makes troop deaths in peacetime operations 'state secret' World More World » Socceroos' Massimo Luongo completes QPR switch Massimo Luongo says the prospect of starring in the Queens Park Rangers midfield was the key factor in his decision to snub a move to English Premier League side Aston Villa. More » Prosecutors appeal Korean Air 'nut rage' verdict US charges 15 Chinese in college test, passport scam Putin makes troop deaths in peacetime operations 'state secret' UEFA chief Platini confronts Blatter with resignation demand South-East Asian migrant crisis timeline Business More Business » Capex: Business investment plans at 'recessionary' levels By business reporter Michael Janda The Australian dollar is falling as economists warn that business investment plans are at "recessionary" levels and may force the RBA to cut rates further. More » BBY collapse 'very unique', Ord Minnett chief says FIFA risks losing major sponsors over corruption scandal Share market, dollar fall on bad investment data High-rise 'time bomb' warning prompts building safety audit Timber company to benefit as RET deal creates market for unsaleable timber Wall Street boosted by contentious optimism over Greek debt crisis RBA says tighter lending controls on banks could drive home loans underground Politics More Politics » US demands Beijing halt island-building near South China Sea By national security and defence reporter Andrew Greene The United States demands Beijing immediately stop its island-building activity near the South China Sea, echoing recent concerns expressed by Australia's Defence Department boss. More » Beleaguered Queensland Chief Justice pulls out of trip, citing wife's illness Royal commission to investigate artificial inflation of AWU membership Labor backs PM's push for cross-party consensus on gay marriage Tony Blair quits as Middle East Quartet envoy Sport More Sport » UEFA chief Platini confronts Blatter with resignation demand Embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter refuses a request from the head of European soccer to step aside despite facing mounting pressure from sponsors and politicians following the corruption scandal engulfing the sport's governing body. More » Kokkinakis battles back from two sets down to beat Tomic at French Open Malthouse says he deserved better from Carlton Marsh surely seals Test spot in Antigua ahead of Voges Socceroos' Massimo Luongo completes QPR switch Bulldogs' Minson to face GWS after successful appeal Farah could return for Origin II after shoulder injury Fowler upstages struggling McIlroy at Irish Open No rules broken in Eddie Betts's move to Adelaide: AFL Tottenham striker Kane hungry for more goals against Sydney FC Science and Technology More Science and Technology » High carbohydrate diets could help you live longer, scientists say By medical reporter Sophie Scott In the latest diet wars salvo, a new study finds low protein, high carbohydrate diets could be just as effective as low calorie diets at promoting a long life as well as a healthy heart and good digestion. More » Australian researchers find new hope for ovarian cancer treatment Fossils found from new human ancestor species: scientists 'Dementor' wasp, giant stick insect among new finds in Mekong Monsanto targeted in worldwide protests Environment More Environment » Timber company to benefit as RET deal creates market for unsaleable timber By Gregg Borschmann and Sara Phillips The revised Renewable Energy Target (RET) currently before Parliament would provide a market for otherwise unsaleable timber, according to a document from Victoria's state-owned forestry business, VicForests, obtained by the ABC. More » 'Dementor' wasp, giant stick insect among new finds in Mekong Commonwealth sues Shen Neng One over Barrier Reef oil spill Laws protecting the Great Barrier Reef to be introduced next week Houston flooded as deadly storms hit US, Mexico About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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