Morning Digest: China's Hu upbeat, resists U.S. pressure on yuan

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	01/17/2011
Good Morning Omss LATEST NEWS China's Hu upbeat, resists U.S. pressure on yuan WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Chinese President Hu Jintao urged an end to a "zero sum" Cold War relationship with the United States and proposed new cooperation, but resisted U.S. arguments about why China should let its currency strengthen. | Full Article Former dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier back in Haiti January 17, 2011 04:17 AM ET PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) - Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier made a surprise return from exile to his Caribbean homeland on Sunday, saying he wanted to help in the rebuilding of his earthquake-battered nation. | Full Article Euro, shares dip; focus on EU bailout fund January 17, 2011 04:50 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - The euro slipped on Monday and a brief European stock market rally ran out of steam as hopes of swift action from policymakers to boost the euro zone's rescue fund faded ahead of a meeting of finance ministers. | Full Article Cyber attacks could create "perfect storm": OECD January 17, 2011 03:44 AM ET LONDON (Reuters) - Attacks on computer systems now have the potential to cause global catastrophe, but only in combination with another disaster, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) said in a report on Monday. | Full Article Thaw of Earth's icy sunshade may stoke warming January 16, 2011 03:45 PM ET OSLO (Reuters) - Shrinking ice and snow cover in the Northern Hemisphere is reflecting ever less sunshine back into space in a previously underestimated mechanism that could add to global warming, a study showed. | Full Article Super Bowl hunt left wide open after weekend of upsets January 17, 2011 12:56 AM ET NEW YORK (Reuters) - One of the most unpredictable NFL seasons in years is no closer to providing a clear favorite after another extraordinary round of playoffs saw the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons both eliminated. | Full Article "Social Network" electrifies Golden Globes January 17, 2011 04:11 AM ET BEVERLY HILLS, California (Reuters) - Facebook film "The Social Network" won four Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, including best drama, making it a front-runner in Hollywood's Oscar race after sweeping several honors from critics and industry groups in recent weeks. | Full Article Thieves make BMW hottest car at auto show January 14, 2011 11:19 AM ET DETROIT (Reuters) - When carmakers like BMW say they hope people find their next car at auto shows like the one in Detroit this week, this wasn't exactly what they meant. | Full Article RELATED VIDEO Mourning in Brazil Preparing for a saint Fish dispute plagues Sea of Galilee A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today. Your daily briefing on the latest tech developments from around the world from Reuters expert tech correspondents. Register Today. The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day.. Register Today. » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2010 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add mail@nl.reuters.com to your address book. Details Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook Forward to a friend

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ABC NewsMail - afternoon edition

Afternoon Edition. Mon 17 Jan 2011
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Flood inquiry announced as death toll rises Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has announced a Commission of Inquiry into the state's devastating floods, as she confirmed the death toll in the disaster has risen to 20. More flooding predicted for Queensland Long-range weather forecaster Haydon Walker is predicting more major flooding across Queensland in February and March. Australians shunned at Golden Globes Australia's Oscar hopes have been dealt a massive blow, after Nicole Kidman, Jacki Weaver and Geoffrey Rush all failed to win Golden Globes. Victorians warned to brace for flooding As floodwaters race towards Horsham, the SES is now warning communities in much of Victoria's north-west to prepare for major flooding in the coming days. Boy missing after swim in swollen river Emergency crews are searching the swollen Goulburn River at Shepparton in Victoria's north for a child who may have been swept away by the water this morning.
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Tucson shooting: a political game changer? Having captured the public mood so well with his speech at a memorial after the Tucson shooting, Barack Obama emerges as a more powerful political figure on a scene that may have changed for the better, at least in the short term. Some Republicans and Democrats are promising to break partisan ranks over seating arrangements for the upcoming State of the Union speech. Whilst only a gesture, it's one that wouldn't have happened in the Washington of recent times. Secret inquiries into secret crimes Why has Julia Gillard ensured that an investigation into Australian complicity in a CIA rendition will be secretive? Mortal footballing combat If intergalactic sport brought together the Stormtroopers to play the Klingons would you be tempted to peer in? When the two remaining coordinates on the Axis of Evil were fixtured at the Asian Cup football tournament it was a date impossible to resist. Behold the Islamic Republic of Iran versus the Democratic People's Republic of Korea - the two most feared dictatorships on the planet. The death of labourism In the first decade after Federation in 1901 Australian Labor surged from the political fringes to replace radical liberalism as the dominant force on the political left. In subsequent decades Labor easily defeated challenges from alternative forces on the left such as Social Credit and the Communist Party. Now, the rise of the Greens is a landmark in the development of a post-labourist left politics. Treating trauma - Risks of debriefing after disaster After the deluge, our natural inclination is to want to help people deal with the shock, and fast. Help comes in many forms, both material and emotional. Donating is one way, or offering people temporary shelter and helping families sort through the stinking mud and debris for precious hints of life as it was are others. Next we want to send in the psychologists and counsellors because talking through the hell thatÂ's happened will help, wonÂ't it? Not necessarily.
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Boardwalk, Glee dominate Globes in TV Big budget Prohibition-era drama Boardwalk Empire has toppled the three-year run of television's Mad Men, winning the Golden Globe for best TV drama on a night of surprises in TV categories. Failed asylum seekers face forced return Immigration Minister Chris Bowen says a new agreement will allow failed asylum seekers to be returned to Afghanistan on an involuntary basis. Exiled former dictator returns to Haiti After 25 years in exile, former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier has returned to Haiti.
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Breeding of 'wild' devils moves interstate It is hoped a new breeding program will significantly boost the numbers of disease-free tasmanian devils. Flood trauma advice available from Beyond Blue Depression support group Beyond Blue says there is no 'correct' way for people to react to flood trauma. Coral, humans share similar genes Scientists at James Cook University (JCU) in Townsville in north Queensland say they have discovered that the genetic make-up of coral reefs is similar to that of humans.
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Moreton Bay probably damaged by floodwaters The Healthy Waterways group says the flood will have a major impact on Brisbane's Moreton Bay. Murray-Darling Basin hearings get underway The Parliamentary Inquiry into the impact of the Murray Darling Basin Plan will begin hearings in South Australia today. Invasive ant pests found in Cairns, Kuranda There have been two outbreaks of electric ants in far north Queensland.
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Morning Edition. Mon 17 Jan 2011
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Horsham next on Victoria flood hit list SES volunteers in Victoria are turning their attention to the town of Horsham in the west, where they are expecting the worst floods in 100 years. Brisbane declared open for business Many businesses in Brisbane will return to work today, having recovered sufficiently from the floods to open their doors. Magnificent Watson hauls down England A world-class Shane Watson century and some vital pinch hitting from Michael Hussey and Cameron White has helped Australia to a six-wicket win over England in the first one-day international at the MCG. Cahill's flood appeal auction skyrockets Socceroos star Tim Cahill has come up with a novel way to raise much-needed funds for Queensland's flood appeal - auctioning off a first-class trip to England to watch his Premier League side Everton in action. Condamine flood levels steady The town of Condamine on Queensland's Western Downs is starting another clean-up as flood levels remain steady overnight.
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Treating trauma - Risks of debriefing after disaster After the deluge, our natural inclination is to want to help people deal with the shock, and fast. Help comes in many forms, both material and emotional. Donating is one way, or offering people temporary shelter and helping families sort through the stinking mud and debris for precious hints of life as it was are others. Next we want to send in the psychologists and counsellors because talking through the hell thatÂ's happened will help, wonÂ't it? Not necessarily. Potholes in Mayor's plan It defies logic that Marrickville Councillors would back a boycott of Israel and add foreign affairs to their list of responsibilities. Rather than the NSW Greens wasting their time and effort attacking Israel and complicating the search for Middle East peace, they could have focused on finding measures to resolve NSWÂ's numerous problems. If they wanted to be constructive, they could engage with the Israelis, world leaders in clean energy and water technology, to help solve NSWÂ's water and electricity problems. They could also learn about reforestation from the Israelis. State of crisis: a politician in a disaster zone ItÂ's so easy to bugger up a disaster, as a politician. Keep away entirely, and youÂ're condemned for insensitivity (consider Mark Latham, hounded in early 2005 for failing to respond publicly as Opposition Leader to the devastation of a tsunami that didnÂ't even hit Australia geographically). Turn up, and you risk the alternate criticism that youÂ're in the way, or that – as seems significantly to be the case for Julia Gillard this week – youÂ've worn the wrong clothes. Emote too copiously, and youÂ're Brendan Nelson: Tragedy tourist. Disaster and community spirit In cities like Brisbane we are often disconnected from those around us but this week neighbours who had previously been nameless 'wavers' suddenly had names and handshakes to offer. People offered to help each other with force, companionship or beds. Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has spoken continuously over the past 48 hours about the need to band together. She's right of course but for some reason it often takes a disaster to bring us together. Lies, damn lies, and statistics Global warming is inescapably real despite the snow in England or the cold wave in India or that icicle in a Mongolian cave.
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South Sudan vote backs secession Early results from southern Sudan's referendum on independence show the region has voted overwhelmingly to split from the north and form a new country. Whistleblower to hand bank data to WikiLeaks Swiss whistleblower Rudolf Elmer is reportedly planning to give WikiLeaks two CDs containing data of around 2,000 bank clients who may have been evading taxes. Tunisia in turmoil after leader exiled There have been reports of gun battles in the Tunisian capital, Tunis, days after the country's president went into exile in Saudi Arabia.
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Breeding of 'wild' devils moves interstate It is hoped a new breeding program will significantly boost the numbers of disease-free tasmanian devils. Flood trauma advice available from Beyond Blue Depression support group Beyond Blue says there is no 'correct' way for people to react to flood trauma. Coral, humans share similar genes Scientists at James Cook University (JCU) in Townsville in north Queensland say they have discovered that the genetic make-up of coral reefs is similar to that of humans.
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Alarming numbers of wildlife attacks Mid north coast pet owners are being told to be more responsible after an alarming number of attacks on native wildlife. Windsor warns states against Murray fight The chairman of a federal inquiry into the Murray-Darling Basin plan says states must be prepared to compromise to secure the river system's long-term future. SES lets Boggabilla and Toomelah residents go home The State Emergency Service has given the "all clear" for people from Toomelah and Boggabilla, in the state's north-west, to return to their flood-affected towns.
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