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Top Stories Man arrested by terrorism squad over New Year's Eve 'threat' A 40-year-old man arriving on a plane from London is arrested at the airport and charged over making threats online targeting Sydney's New Year's Eve festivities, after a tip-off from the public. US expels 35 Russian diplomats, closes two compounds The United States expels 35 Russian diplomats and closes two Russian compounds in response to a campaign of harassment by Russia against American diplomats in Moscow, President Barack Obama says. Australia rejects Obama's stance against Israeli settlements Australia distances itself from the Obama administration over its escalating diplomatic stoush with Israel, suggesting it would not have supported a UN resolution condemning Jewish settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem. Syrian Government, rebels agree to nationwide ceasefire Syrian opposition groups and the Syrian Government agree to a nationwide ceasefire, followed by peace talks aimed at ending the almost six-year war. Boy dies two days after pool tragedy claimed twin sister A 23-month-old boy dies two days after his twin sister, and nine days after they were both found unconscious in a backyard pool in Sydney's north-west. Tunisian man 'not linked to Berlin Christmas market attack' German authorities release a Tunisian man detained on suspicion of involvement in the truck attack on a Berlin Christmas market that killed 12 people. Flash flooding hits Melbourne during heavy storms A major deluge in Melbourne causes flash flooding, airport delays and more than 1,200 emergency calls for help after storms moved across Victoria. Steve Smith makes hay while the sun briefly shines at the MCG Australia's captain is once again in imperious touch against Pakistan before Melbourne's weather conspires to prevent anything but a draw in the second Test between Australia and Pakistan. Duterte threatens to throw corrupt officials out of helicopter Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells corrupt officials he has thrown a person out of a helicopter before and has no qualms about doing it again. Agar hits last-ball six to rescue Scorchers in nervy win over Renegades The Perth Scorchers almost make a meal of their chase before Ashton Agar hits a last-ball six to rescue a four-wicket Big Bash win over the Melbourne Renegades. Carrie Fisher's therapy dog Gary pays tribute to 'the best mum ever' Carrie Fisher's cherished therapy dog Gary, known for accompanying her on the red carpet and on TV, pays tribute to the actress on social media, with one post describing her as "the best mum ever". Europe beefs up New Year's Eve security after Berlin terror attack Police are on high alert all across Europe in the lead up to New Year's Eve with the need for better security acutely felt in the Germany city of Cologne, where hundreds of women were sexually assaulted and robbed last year. Man charged over death of 9yo boy hit by car The driver who hit nine-year-old Josiah Sisson on Christmas Day at Springwood, south of Brisbane, is charged over the boy's death. Top End tradies to swallow tiny thermometers for heat stress experiments Tradies across the Top End sign up for experiments aimed at reducing the personal and economic toll of heat stress, and it's suspected a cold beer will turn out not to be the best way to beat the sweltering conditions. Binge-drinking women depicted as 'burden to men' by media, study finds The media unfairly portrays binge-drinking women as helpless and immoral, UK research finds, but an expert in Australia says a negative depiction of "lousy drunken behaviour" of either sex is important. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Media still failing challenge of women's sport coverage By Tracey Holmes Julia Baird: How to reclaim the true meaning of Christmas By Julia Baird Eight-year itch: Couples need nearly a decade to save for Sydney house By business reporter Michael Janda Scorsese's Silence a fitting test of faith at Christmas By Simon Smart World • Migrant workers in Singapore reveal hidden poetry talents • Russia rules out explosion as cause of Black Sea plane crash • China Communist Party office attackers shot dead by police after killing two Australia • Australia rejects Obama's stance against Israeli settlements • Agar hits last-ball six to rescue Scorchers in nervy win over Renegades • Azhar Ali and the Case of the Invisible Double-Century Business • Mining industry slips into the new year on an unexpected upturn • Household solar power producers counter lower feed-in tariffs • QR chief operating officer Kevin Wright quits Politics • US expels 35 Russian diplomats, closes two compounds • Australia rejects Obama's stance against Israeli settlements • Duterte threatens to throw corrupt officials out of helicopter Sport • Steve Smith makes hay while the sun briefly shines at the MCG • Agar hits last-ball six to rescue Scorchers in nervy win over Renegades • Azhar Ali and the Case of the Invisible Double-Century Entertainment • Migrant workers in Singapore reveal hidden poetry talents • Carrie Fisher's therapy dog Gary pays tribute to 'the best mum ever' • The costume collector preserving Debbie Reynolds' glamour Health • Binge-drinking women depicted as 'burden to men' by media, study finds • Sydney measles outbreak fears with fourth case in three weeks • 'Like a real heart': Beating, pumping cells generated using 3D printer Science and Tech • Australian Manuka honey 'as powerful against superbugs as NZ variety' • China's space program to protect 'national security' • Evolution not the driving force behind increased C-sections, midwife says Environment • Spike in owls orphaned on Gold Coast • VW reaches deal with 80,000 US 3L vehicle owners • Australia's greenhouse gas emissions rising Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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