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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: Iraqi officials say almost 1,000 Islamic State insurgents have been killed and more than 100 captured as Iraqi forces liberate more than one third of the eastern side of the IS stronghold of Mosul The Socceroos have slipped to third in their World Cup qualifying group after a shaky 2-2 draw with Thailand last night UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon says action on climate change has become "unstoppable" as he expressed hopes US President-elect Donald Trump would drop plans to quit the Paris Agreement, aimed at weaning the world off fossil fuels More than 100 metres into a frozen sandstone mountain near the North Pole is a bank that holds an insurance policy for the survival of the human race. And the precious commodity being housed isn't gold, or money, but seeds. Here's what's coming up: 7:40am AEDT: Greens MP Adam Bandt will be on Radio National 12:00pm AEDT: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews will deliver a speech at a Committee for Economic Development of Australia lunch 12:00pm AEDT: Secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet Martin Parkinson will speak about innovation at an event in Sydney 12:30pm AEDT: Director of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency Libby Lyons will deliver the 'Australia's gender equality scorecard' speech at the National Press Club 3:00pm AEDT: Sara Connor and David Taylor are due back in court in Bali over the death of a police officer on Kuta beach in August Top Stories Iraqi forces liberate 'more than one third' of eastern Mosul Four weeks into the US-backed campaign to take back Mosul, the Iraqi interior ministry reveals almost 1,000 insurgents have been killed and 108 captured on the southern frontlines of the city alone. Lesbian woman Helen Tompkin-Puzey has come out in her late 60s, four marriages later Helen Tompkin-Puzey was raped from the age of seven to "cure" her lesbianism, and forced into marrying a paedophile when she was a teenager. After coming out at the age of 67, she's finally ready to share her heartbreaking story. World leaders must heed people's economic fears: Obama US President Barack Obama says world leaders need to pay attention to people's very real fears of economic dislocation and inequality in the midst of globalisation. Call for national database to monitor sports injuries in children Revelations a growing number of children are seriously injuring their knees prompt a call for the creation of a national database to record juvenile sports injuries, and for parents and coaches to become better educated about training young athletes. Effectiveness of Tasmania's mandatory sentencing for child abuse crimes questioned Tasmania's Sentencing Advisory Council recommends minimum sentences of up to four years for some sexual crimes against children, but restates its opposition to mandatory minimum sentences. When Jessica was taken from her family, it was meant to stop abuse Instead, Australia's child protection system placed her into a house where staff couldn't keep kids safe. Shaky Socceroos held to draw by Thailand The Socceroos' World Cup qualifying mission gets a lot harder as an insipid performance sees them escape with a draw against lowly Thailand. Hong Kong bars pro-independence MPs from legislature A Hong Kong court disqualifies two pro-independence politicians from taking office, ruling their oath of allegiance invalid in a judgment in step with Beijing which last week intervened in the city's legal system. Batting collapses are now standard for Australia The numbers surrounding Australia's routine batting-order collapses make no sense to any person with a passing understanding of cricket, writes Geoff Lemon. Australian cricket's catalogue of crises suggest drastic change is needed Historically when things have got this bad for Australian cricket, substantial change has followed. This time, it needs to come at the very top. Trump won't halt 'unstoppable' global climate change action, Ban Ki-moon says UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon says action on climate change has become "unstoppable" and he hopes President-elect Donald Trump will drop his pledge to quit the Paris Agreement. IMF points to housing as Australia's key financial risk The International Monetary Fund praises Australia for maintaining better economic growth than other developed nations, but argues more could be done to minimise housing sector risks. Future of WA seeds secured in 'Doomsday Vault' More than 100 metres into a frozen sandstone mountain near the North Pole is a seed bank that could be key to the survival of the human race, and WA is about to make its first deposit. Adele to tour Australia for first time With a Facebook post saying "G'day, it's me", British singer Adele announces her first Australian tour, when she will perform at outdoor stadiums around the country. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum The Trump financial revolution and how it might affect you By business reporter David Taylor Opinion: Abuse and neglect of children in care is a century-old story By Katherine McFarlane, Charles Sturt University Will competing forces of party and populists tear Trump's presidency apart? By political editor Chris Uhlmann Verrender: Trump's election promises could cost world economies By business editor Ian Verrender Just In There is more to good central bank governance than independence November 16, 2016 - 7:09 am Women aren't the problem in the film industry, men are November 16, 2016 - 7:03 am Sacked Huon manager walks with $180k as last remnants of council dismissed November 16, 2016 - 6:55 am World • Internet freedom drops, more governments blocking social apps: report • Assange questioned for second day over rape allegations • Egyptian court overturns ex-president Morsi's death sentence Business • RBA boss issues warning over high and rising household debt • IMF points to housing as Australia's key financial risk • CFMEU defends 5pc per annum pay rise for construction workers Politics • Egyptian court overturns ex-president Morsi's death sentence • Hong Kong bars pro-independence MPs from legislature • 'I'm still very undecided': SA MPs agonise over voluntary euthanasia debate Sport • Batting collapses are now standard for Australia • Shaky Socceroos held to draw by Thailand • Australian cricket's catalogue of crises suggest drastic change is needed Science and Tech • Israel to launch expedition to find more Dead Sea Scrolls • Australians flock to capture supermoon • Tips for getting the perfect supermoon photo Environment • Trump won't halt 'unstoppable' global climate change action, Ban Ki-moon says • Frydenberg: Trump causes 'great uncertainty' at climate change conference • NSW Government accused of failure to act on alleged illegal land clearing Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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