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Top Stories Putin rules out expelling diplomats in response to US sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin rules out expelling anyone in retaliation for Washington's decision to throw out 35 Russian diplomats and impose sanctions on two of the country's intelligence agencies. Another four men drown in NSW after teen's body found Another four men drown in NSW, only hours after the body of teenager Tu'ipulotu Gallaher (pictured) was recovered from the surf, bringing the state's Christmas drowning toll to 14. George Michael's autopsy finds cause of death 'inconclusive' British singer George Michael's initial autopsy is "inconclusive" and more tests must be carried out to establish a cause of death, police say. Tribal circumcision ritual becomes Africa's latest tourist attraction A coming-of-age ceremony that sees Uganda's young males circumcised without anaesthetic, while not showing pain lest they are not accepted as men, is being promoted to tourists as a new cultural attraction. More than 60 injured in stampede at Falls Festival Lorne A stampede at the Falls Festival on Victoria's south-west coast overnight leaves more than 60 people injured, with 19 taken to hospital. Australia runs through Pakistan to complete unlikely win at MCG Nine Pakistani wickets fall in the final two sessions of the second Test as Australia storms to an impressive innings-and-18-run win at the MCG. Body found in search for missing teen at Gold Coast water hole A police dive squad finds a body believed to be that of a swimmer who went missing at a Queensland water hole on Friday morning. Infant dies after being hit by 4WD driven by mother A seven-month-old boy dies in hospital after being hit in his pram by a reversing four-wheel drive driven by his mother as they left a funeral south of Brisbane. Turnbull dances with Jewish community amid Hanukkah celebrations Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joins in Hanukkah celebrations with the Jewish community in Sydney, two days after Foreign Minister Julie Bishop reiterates the Australian Government's support for peace between Israel and Palestine. Heat's Lynn does it again with incredible knock to chase down Hurricanes Chris Lynn shows he is a specialist at incredible second-innings knocks with a stunning 84 off 50 to lead Brisbane Heat to an easy win over the Hobart Hurricanes. Father embraces driver accused of hitting and killing his son The father of a boy killed after he was hit by a car south of Brisbane on Christmas Day embraces the man charged over his death, and extends him an offer of forgiveness. Fishing identity behind Abel Tasman held after record cocaine bust Joseph Pirrello, the director of Seafish Tasmania when the company brought the controversial super trawler to Australia in 2012, and Lorjona chief James Collins face court in Sydney over Australia's biggest cocaine haul. Abbott and Bernardi trade barbs over conservative unrest Tony Abbott urges conservative Liberal MPs to "stay in and fight" in comments directed at ally Cory Bernardi, who has previously threatened to start a new party for disenchanted conservative voters. Blockades to keep NYE Sydney revellers safe from Berlin-style attack: police Police will be using buses and garbage trucks as safety barriers at Sydney's huge New Year's Eve celebrations, to avoid a Nice or Berlin-style attack on the crowd. At least 9 killed, many trapped in Indian coal mine collapse At least nine Indian miners are killed and nearly two dozen are trapped after mine waste collapses at a coalfield run by state-owned Coal India Limited, officials say. 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 • Syria ceasefire holds despite minor violations • Taiwan leader's US visit prompts protest from China • South Korean website draws ire for mapping women of childbearing age Australia • A behaviourist's guide to New Year's resolutions • Heat's Lynn does it again with incredible knock to chase down Hurricanes • Table-topping Sydney FC too good for Brisbane Roar in 2-0 win Business • Will the Australian dollar fall below 50 US cents in 2017? • Mining industry slips into the new year on an unexpected upturn • Household solar power producers counter lower feed-in tariffs Politics • Syria ceasefire holds despite minor violations • Turnbull dances with Jewish community amid Hanukkah celebrations • Putin rules out expelling diplomats in response to US sanctions Sport • Australia runs through Pakistan to complete unlikely win at MCG • Smith aiming for series whitewash in Sydney • Influential Lyon never stopped believing Entertainment • More than 60 injured in stampede at Falls Festival Lorne • George Michael's autopsy finds cause of death 'inconclusive' • Elvis leaves the building as tribute artist hangs up jumpsuit after 30 years Health • South Korean website draws ire for mapping women of childbearing age • Binge-drinking women depicted as 'burden to men' by media, study finds • Sydney measles outbreak fears with fourth case in three weeks 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 • London's $7b 'super sewer' aims to stop faeces, filth polluting the Thames • Spike in owls orphaned on Gold Coast • VW reaches deal with 80,000 US 3L vehicle owners Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. 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