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NewsMail Afternoon Edition Sat 18 May, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » France legalises same-sex marriage France has officially become the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage, with president Francois Hollande signing it into law following months of bitter political debate. The legislation, which also legalises gay adoption, could see the first gay marriages celebrated as early as June. More » Labor savages Abbott's super plans Warner targets media in Twitter rant Church promises better support after bishop's resignation Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on Moon More Analysis » Labor finds itself without a homeland to defend It's deeply ironic that Labor's spin-merchants should reach into the conservative pantheon for inspiration, as they did by screening a film about the conservative icon Patton. Labor now finds itself in an existential battle with utterly demoralised troops precisely because it is ideologically adrift. What the party lacks is a homeland to defend. Six years in government has shown that there is barely a piece of ideological turf that it will not inhabit, or abandon. More » Who will accept the anti-doping challenge first? Abbott's budget reply delivers a perfect political score Abbott's budget reply has the sweet smell of success Abbott takes the stage in the budget spin and shuffle China is no threat to our dominance in the Pacific Islands Proof the internet filter lives on by other means Boats should not stop a CHOGM boycott The rise of the minor parties From space our politics is the real oddity Just In More Just In » Labor savages Abbott's super plans Labor has launched a nationwide attack on the Coalition's plans for superannuation, warning millions of workers will be left worse off in retirement. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would delay an increase to the superannuation guarantee by two years. But senior Labor figures say the system should be protected, and warn Australia will lose an advantage over its competitors if a boost to super is put off. More » France legalises same-sex marriage Man killed in collision with stolen car Afghanistan to mine Australia's knowledge Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on Moon Warner targets media in Twitter rant Review wants White reinstated as GreenEDGE director Church promises better support after bishop's resignation Property quarantined after lyssavirus discovery At least 60 killed in Iraq bomb attacks World More World » France legalises same-sex marriage France has officially become the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage, with president Francois Hollande signing it into law following months of bitter political debate. The legislation, which also legalises gay adoption, could see the first gay marriages celebrated as early as June. More » Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on Moon At least 60 killed in Iraq bomb attacks 'Ruby the Heart Stealer' testifies in Berlusconi scandal Outgoing US tax chief insists actions were not political Argentine 'Dirty War' leader Videla dies Business More Business » Labor savages Abbott's super plans Labor has launched a nationwide attack on the Coalition's plans for superannuation, warning millions of workers will be left worse off in retirement. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would delay an increase to the superannuation guarantee by two years. But senior Labor figures say the system should be protected, and warn Australia will lose an advantage over its competitors if a boost to super is put off. More » US improvement main reason for Aussie dollar dive Miners not ATM for government, warns Rinehart WorleyParsons shares slump on profit downgrade Miners falling short on Indigenous consultation: Oxfam Wesfarmers hit as Target earnings miss the mark Politics More Politics » Labor savages Abbott's super plans Labor has launched a nationwide attack on the Coalition's plans for superannuation, warning millions of workers will be left worse off in retirement. Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says the Coalition would delay an increase to the superannuation guarantee by two years. But senior Labor figures say the system should be protected, and warn Australia will lose an advantage over its competitors if a boost to super is put off. More » Outgoing US tax chief insists actions were not political Argentine 'Dirty War' leader Videla dies Dispute over Coalition's budget savings figures Gillard says Coalition will 'cut to the bone' Sport More Sport » Warner targets media in Twitter rant David Warner is likely to face disciplinary action after apparently launching a scathing attack on two journalists on Twitter. More » Tigers CEO Humphreys resigns Fans need to stick by sorry Tigers: Potter Roos shattered but defiant after loss Stosur, Djokovic crash out of Rome Masters Stoke to probe dressing room pig prank Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Meteoroid impact triggers bright flash on Moon A 40-kilogram space rock has slammed into the Moon at about 90,000 kilometres per hour, creating a bright flash of light as it exploded with a force of five tonnes of TNT, according to NASA. An automated telescope captured the images of the March 17 explosion, the biggest seen since NASA began watching the Moon for meteoroid impacts about eight years ago. More » Researchers laud new IVF time-lapse method 'Scissor-handed' creepy-crawly named after Johnny Depp 'Overwhelming' consensus for manmade warming: review Vital coastal carbon capture systems under threat Environment More Environment » 'Overwhelming' consensus for manmade warming: review By environment reporter Sarah Clarke, wires A comprehensive assessment of climate change research finds an overwhelming scientific consensus that recent warming is human-induced. More » Vital coastal carbon capture systems under threat BP pushes ahead with Bight oil search Carbon pollution hits highest point in 3 million years Greenpeace blames Coke for Channel 9 'choke' About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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