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Good morning. Here's what's happening now: A former commando is suing the Australian Government and a former Defence legal chief for malicious prosecution over a deadly raid in Afghanistan. It's believed to be the first claim of its kind in Australian military history Bishop Greg Thompson says members of the Newcastle Anglican diocese acted like a Sopranos-style protection racket when it dealt with sex abuse complaints. He told ABC's 7.30 about the intimidation and bullying he was subjected to when he started giving survivors a voice A campaign to crowdfund a US election recount in three battleground states has hit its $US2.5 million target. Green Party candidate Jill Stein wants to check the accuracy of machine-counted votes in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania following reports of discrepancies Can you trust online reviews? Consumer advocates say legal action launched yesterday by the national consumer watchdog against Meriton is a timely reminded to stay savvy. Here's what's coming up: 9:10am AEDT: Julie Bishop will meet with foreign ministers from Mexico, Indonesia, South Korea and Turkey 11:00am AEDT: The Queensland Supreme Court will make its judgment on the Carmichael coal mine appeal 12:15pm AEDT: The official portrait of former governor general Quentin Bryce will be unveiled at the National Portrait Gallery 2:30pm AEDT: Australia will resume play against South Africa on day two of the third Test 7:00pm AEDT: The Australian women's hockey team plays India in Melbourne 7:50pm AEDT: Western Sydney play Brisbane in the A-League Top Stories Former soldier to sue over 'malicious prosecution' A former commando at the centre of one of Australia's most controversial and secret military cases begins legal proceedings against the Australian Government and the former director of military prosecutions, Brigadier Lynette McDade, for malicious prosecution. Tsunami warning issued after powerful quake strikes off El Salvador Tsunami waves of up to 1 metre are possible in Central America after a strong magnitude-7 earthquake struck near El Salvador, the US Pacific Tsunami warning centre says. Abuse cover-up like 'religious protection racket': Anglican bishop Bishop Greg Thompson says members of the Newcastle Anglican diocese acted like a Sopranos-style protection racket when it dealt with sex abuse complaints. Faf disappointed at Adelaide boos after brilliant century South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says he was disappointed at the booing he received from the Adelaide Oval crowd after making a superb hundred on day one of the third Test. Suicide petrol station bombing kills about 100 in Iraq A suicide truck bomb kills about 100 people — most of them Iranian Shiite pilgrims — at a petrol station south of Baghdad, officials say. Government, IBM settle over 'census fail' The Government has reached a confidential settlement with computer giant IBM for costs after the census website crashed earlier this year, leaving millions of Australians unable to lodge their forms. Can you trust online reviews? Meriton case a reminder to be savvy, advocates say Consumer advocates welcome legal action launched by the national consumer watchdog over website reviews, saying it is a timely warning to retailers, service providers and consumers. Myanmar citizens 'live in fear' amid human rights abuse allegations Tensions have run high in Myanmar's Rahkine State since 2012, but a recent military crackdown has drawn criticism from international human rights advocates. 'Toughest year of my life': SA community thrives after fires New homes, big crops and young livestock are bringing South Australia's bushfire-ravaged lower Mid-North back to life, as the state marks the first anniversary of the deadly Pinery blaze. Lambie in bust-up with NFF boss over backpacker tax Jacqui Lambie is involved in a heated public dispute with National Farmers' Federation president-elect Fiona Simson over the backpacker tax, just hours after the Senate voted in favour of the Tasmanian senator's 10.5 per cent proposal. Jill Stein raises millions for recounts in key battleground states A campaign to crowdfund a US election recount in three battleground states has hit its $US2.5 million target. Dialysis truck helping people in 'kidney disease capital of the world' When Aboriginal people in remote parts of Australia need treatment for kidney disease, Western Desert Dialysis is called upon to take the care to them. Cambodia sticks by tough stance on Australian surrogacies The Cambodian official leading the country's crackdown on surrogacy wants prospective parents from Australia to come forward for DNA tests. Hamburger report finds major flaws in NT corrections system The Northern Territory Government releases a scathing report on the Territory's corrections system, just weeks after saying it was too sensitive to be made public. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Opinion: Why Australia must legalise compensated surrogacy By Professor Paula Gerber, Monash University Dutton's attack on Fraser 'grossly irresponsible': John Hewson By Professor John Hewson, ANU Fukushima nuclear plant remains a gap in Japan's disaster defences By Mark Willacy Verrender: 'Populism' is not the answer to the questions of a generation By business editor Ian Verrender Just In Opinion: How our communities exacerbate family violence November 25, 2016 - 7:05 am Huge blaze destroys house at Port Melbourne, damages three others November 25, 2016 - 7:02 am Sextortion: When blind love ends in blackmail November 25, 2016 - 6:59 am World • Kurds, Shiite fighters to coordinate missions after sealing off Mosul • Obama makes final Thanksgiving turkey pardon • At least 67 killed in China construction accident: reports Business • Having spent $200bn to export LNG, is Australia about to import gas? • Woolworths confident it can resolve dispute with US partner over failed Masters chain • Australia's economy set to shrink, warns Morgan Stanley Politics • Hamburger report finds major flaws in NT corrections system • China seizes opportunity after Trump threatens to dump TPP • Obama makes final Thanksgiving turkey pardon Sport • Faf disappointed at Adelaide boos after brilliant century • Du Plessis scores a defiant ton as Aussie openers show true grit • As it happened: Aussie openers survive after Faf's ton and clever declaration Science and Tech • Bid to revive historic Melbourne telescope running out of time • Massive fireball caught on camera lighting up Florida sky • Preserved protein found in fossil of earliest known beaked bird Environment • Meet nine-year-old Hunter: Rhino saviour and wildlife warrior • Regent Parrot numbers soar in Victoria following increased rainfall • Uptake in rooftop solar in SA 'poses risk to energy system security' Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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