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NewsMail Morning Edition Sun 04 Aug, 2013 Top Stories More Top Stories » Rudd unveils new asylum seeker deal with Nauru Asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat can now be processed in Nauru and, if found to be refugees, can be resettled there under an agreement signed by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Nauru's president. The memorandum of understanding is similar to a deal Mr Rudd struck with Papua New Guinea's leader a fortnight ago. Mr Rudd says refugees who arrive in Australia will be sent offshore for processing and will be free to "settle and reside in Nauru" - a country with a total population of just over 9,000. The announcement comes just a fortnight after asylum seekers being held on Nauru rioted, causing extensive damage to the facility there. More » Ashes: England 7 for 294 at stumps on day three, still trailing by 233 runs New Zealand dairy giant issues global botulism alert Zimbabwe opposition furious over Mugabe's 'fraudulent' victory Twitter apologises for abuse, boosts anti-abuse tools Super Rugby final 2013: Chiefs post late comeback to pip Brumbies 27-22 in Hamilton More Analysis » How To Lose $30 Billion In 10 Weeks The biggest question hanging over the economic statement released by Treasurer Chris Bowen and Finance Minister Penny Wong is that of its realistic shelf-life. The 2013 Budget, whose assumptions were today exposed as being $33 billion out of whack, is only 10 weeks old. "How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days" is a Hollywood fiction. But "How To Lose $30 Billion In 10 Weeks" is starting to look like our new economic reality. More » A possible escape route for Eddie Obeid Australia's role in Middle East peace talks Corruption findings hit Labor where it hurts Why can a robot build a car but not a bird's nest? St Kilda's daily violence cost Tracy Connelly her life Ciggie stardust: is this really a win-win dash for cash? How should public policy tackle abandoned infants? NSW Labor needs reform: accept it or resign What's really driving our panic over asylum seekers? Just In More Just In » Man arrested after high-speed police chase in Sydney's west Police allege a man who was caught driving almost 200 kilometres an hour in Sydney's west overnight was under the influence of drugs. More » Zimbabwe opposition furious over Mugabe's 'fraudulent' victory Japan sends rocket to International Space Station Red Sox, Liverpool FC owner buys Boston Globe from NY Times Pietersen playing through the pain barrier Test in the balance with two days to go Hassan Rowhani officially takes office as Iranian president Twitter apologises for abuse, boosts anti-abuse tools Brazilian police jailed for life over prison massacre Cambodian opposition agrees to join election probe World More World » Zimbabwe opposition furious over Mugabe's 'fraudulent' victory By Africa correspondent Ginny Stein, wires Zimbabwe's 89-year-old president Robert Mugabe has won another term in office amid the fury of the opposition, which alleges the election was stolen. Electoral officials have confirmed Mr Mugabe's ZANU-PF party won more than two-thirds of all seats. But leader of the opposition MDC, Morgan Tsvangirai, is defiantly claiming victory and says he will challenge the result in court. More » Japan sends rocket to International Space Station Red Sox, Liverpool FC owner buys Boston Globe from NY Times Pietersen playing through the pain barrier Hassan Rowhani officially takes office as Iranian president Twitter apologises for abuse, boosts anti-abuse tools Business More Business » Government to patch car industry with $200m sweetener Australian car makers are set to receive $200 million in government assistance to help boost sales of locally-made vehicles. The Government's relationship with the car industry has been strained by the recent decision to change fringe benefits tax (FBT) rules. Last month the Government announced it would change the FBT to help pay for the decision to axe the carbon tax one year early. More » Labor reveals $33b revenue black hole Labor's updated economic statement: Key points Apple in trouble over ebook price push Barnett poised for fight over Browse gas Politics More Politics » Hassan Rowhani officially takes office as Iranian president Hassan Rowhani has officially taken office as the new president of Iran at a ceremony in a Tehran mosque. More » Moroccans protest royal pardon of Spanish paedophile Blast kills nine near Indian consulate in Afghanistan Hockey corrects himself on candidate's ethnic background Rudd unveils new asylum seeker deal with Nauru Sport More Sport » Test in the balance with two days to go By Andrew McGarry Weather may be the deciding factor in the third Test at Old Trafford, with England 34 runs shy of the follow-on after day three. More » Chiefs surge late against Brumbies to defend title Pietersen playing through the pain barrier Cowboys stun Rabbitohs in Townsville Hocking takes silver behind Franklin Suarez could leave for a world record fee Science and Technology More Science and Technology » Earth's oldest animal ecosystem held in fossils in SA outback By Kerry Staight Geologists are drawn to an outback pastoral property that was once home to an array of ancient creatures. More » Dead whale washes up covered in 'shark bites' Australia's largest super computer unveiled in Canberra Chattanooga steams ahead as America's first Gig City DNA breakthrough might crack illegal drugs fight Environment More Environment » Urban dwellers fight back to restore natural habitat By Leah MacLennan Some urban dwellers are doing their bit to counteract the sprawl and restore areas of natural habitat. 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