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NewsMail Morning Edition Wed 07 Dec, 2011 Top Stories More Top Stories » Karzai heads home after Afghan pilgrim slaughter Afghanistan correspondent Sally Sara, staff Afghan president Hamid Karzai cancelled a visit to the UK this morning to fly home after at least 59 people died in twin attacks on pilgrims at two Shia shrines. More » Big four yet to pass on Christmas cut Wife in shock after Australian jailed in China Beckham backs decision to rest Kewell Police name victims of suspected triple murder Feral pigs culled to save endangered parrot Man in court over rocket launcher found in shed Philippines forces hunt for kidnapped Australian EU commission in e-books antitrust probe Radioactive caesium found in milk powder More Analysis » Bond vigilantes buy the silence of our banks 'Bond vigilantes' - a term coined in the 1980s - forced governments around the world to control inflation. Fast forward 30 years and the bond vigilantes are at it again, except this time they are demanding monetary expansion. Governments that don't print money are ferociously punished, and those that do are richly rewarded with yields below 2 per cent, or even 1 per cent. More » The GOP race has entered 'The Tyson Zone' ALP national conferences: the more things change... Newt: the last best hope for conservatives Politics, atheism and marriage Important we should still hear the call of the Wilde Labor had a party... but nobody came Marriage equality: secrets behind a successful campaign Asylum seeker policy must address concerns The quest for fire: Labor's love regained Just In More Just In » West condemns Russian election crackdown By Moscow correspondent Norman Hermant and wires Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Moscow for the second night in a row amid a swelling chorus of international criticism over the country's parliamentary vote. More » Merckx to be honoured by Sarkozy Wife in shock after Australian jailed in China Chiropractor charged with clinic sexual assault Police name victims of suspected triple murder Man in court over rocket launcher found in shed Hope feral pigs cull will save endangered parrot Downgrade threat to euro bailout fund Symonds gets gig on Indian Big Brother Big four yet to pass on Christmas cut World More World » Karzai heads home after Afghan pilgrim slaughter Afghanistan correspondent Sally Sara, staff Afghan president Hamid Karzai cancelled a visit to the UK this morning to fly home after at least 59 people died in twin attacks on pilgrims at two Shia shrines. More » S&P threatens sweeping Europe downgrade Radioactive caesium found in milk powder Japanese whaling fleet leaves port Russians protest against election fraud Business More Business » Big four yet to pass on Christmas cut The big four banks are under pressure to cut lending rates this morning after the Reserve Bank delivered a 25-basis point cut in the run-up to Christmas yesterday. More » Downgrade threat to euro bailout fund Merkel, Sarkozy unveil tough eurozone plan Orica approved to restart Newcastle plant Ridout quits Australian Industry Group Politics More Politics » West condemns Russian election crackdown By Moscow correspondent Norman Hermant and wires Anti-government protesters took to the streets of Moscow for the second night in a row amid a swelling chorus of international criticism over the country's parliamentary vote. More » Australia Network decision sparks fresh Labor rift claims Russians protest against election fraud Merkel, Sarkozy unveil tough eurozone plan Delegates say Labor 'squibbed' chance at reform Sport More Sport » Beckham backs decision to rest Kewell David Beckham says he totally understands Melbourne Victory's controversial decision to rest Harry Kewell for the LA Galaxy exhibition match. More » CA to consider governance review Royals take spotlight off Ponting's homecoming Sydney FC-Perth match postponed Familiar foes for Australians in ACL Merckx to be honoured by Sarkozy Science and Technology More Science and Technology » India to ban offensive Facebook material India has vowed to ban offensive material from the internet after Facebook, Google and other major firms told the government they were unable to screen content before it was posted. More » Astronomers discover biggest black holes ever Scientists shocked by record emissions rise Rescuers try to scoop whale from harbour A wasp never forgets a face Environment More Environment » Orica approved to restart Newcastle plant Chemical company Orica has been given approval to partly restart operations at its Newcastle plant after several toxic leaks. The nitric acid plant has been closed for nearly a month, but authorities have ordered further testing before allowing another key part of the site to reopen. More » Fukushima plant leaks radioactive water SA leaders argue about climate for uranium sales Thousands march in Durban for 'climate justice' Knitters jump to it for slick penguins About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at starnewsposting@gmail.com Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. 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