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Top Stories Is Donald Trump the most unpopular US president in history? Donald Trump will reach a milestone this weekend, passing 100 days in office. See how his approval ratings compare to those of his predecessors. Detainee who brought boy into Manus centre says he only gave him food The refugee who brought a small boy into the Manus Island detention centre a few weeks ago says he and friends only gave the child some food, and that he is upset by allegations of sexual assault. UK police arrest man with knives near PM's office Armed police arrest a man carrying knives near British Prime Minister Theresa May's office in London on suspicion of preparing an act of terrorism. Cassini survives dive behind Saturn's rings to send back closest look yet at planet's atmosphere Experts predicted NASA's probe would not return from its plunge between Saturn and its innermost rings, but Cassini survived and has amazing pictures to show for it. Government to fast-track infrastructure in budget Spending on roads, rail and other major infrastructure will be fast-tracked under a new funding approach to be unveiled by the Turnbull Government in May's budget. United Airlines reaches settlement with passenger dragged from plane United Airlines reaches a settlement with the passenger who was injured and hospitalised after being dragged from a domestic flight. Coal port chairman 'carefully isolated' from Adani decisions due to possible conflicts The chairman of the authority overseeing the Abbot Point coal port is being quarantined from discussions relating to mining giant Adani because of his previous work with the company, documents reveal. Carbon price vital for emissions-free future, roadmap shows Australia could generate electricity with no carbon emissions by 2050, but a carbon price will be needed to achieve that, according to the Electricity Network Transformation Roadmap released today. Australian woman found dead in Bali after scooter crash Australian woman Ella Knights, 26, dies in Bali, with police suggesting she lost control of the scooter she was driving. People of coal country still pinning hopes on Trump's promises Last November, things were grim in America's coal country, but locals say that just one day after Donald Trump was elected "a light came on" and things started to change for the better. 'Wrong choice of words': AOC boss apologises for cancer victim remarks Australian Olympics Committee president John Coates apologises for his comments in a leaked email, in which he used the term "sheltered workshop" when referring to an employee with cancer. Father and son found alive after three nights in freezing wilderness A 13-year-old boy lost for three freezing nights with his father in Tasmania's rugged south-west wilderness says it was "really, really tough" and they are lucky to be alive. Mandatory drug testing for Queensland parents with kids in care The Queensland Government will conduct mandatory drug testing of parents whose children have come into departmental care, after statistics revealed one in three kids in protection had at least one parent who was using or had used ice. Jakarta's defeated governor Ahok honoured with floral tributes Thousands of colourful and elaborate flower boards fill the streets surrounding Jakarta's City Hall, carrying dedications of praise, grief and anger for the city's defeated governor Ahok. Israel hints it was responsible for Damascus airport explosion Israel's Intelligence Minister all but confirms the Israeli Air Force was behind suspected airstrikes near Damascus airport that are believed to have hit a weapons depot used by Iranian-backed militia. Russian intelligence ship sinks off Turkey after colliding with livestock vessel A Russian naval intelligence ship sinks off Turkey's Black Sea coast after colliding with a vessel carrying livestock, Turkey's coastal safety authority says, but all 78 sailors are rescued. Building company linked to Mick Gatto allegedly ripped off workers A building company linked to Mick Gatto is targeted in an online campaign by sub-contractors who say the company is ripping them off after they did work on apartment complexes. 70yo pet croc found alive at Darwin house fire A 70-year-old crocodile that survived Cyclone Tracy is again tested against the elements — this time emerging unscathed from a fire that claimed the home of its Darwin owners. Analysis and Opinion: The Drum Gas prices halved, problem solved. Is it that simple? By business editor Ian Verrender 'Measure before you cut': Morrison's debt management masterclass By national affairs correspondent Greg Jennett Emmanuel Macron: The man who could be France's youngest president By chief foreign correspondent Philip Williams Immigration and the Australian economic illusion By business editor Ian Verrender World • United Airlines to offer overbooked passengers up to $US10k compensation • Venezuela death toll hits 29 as protesters battle security forces • US investors take Trump's tax plan details in stride Australia • NRL bunker stands behind Panthers' no try against Broncos • Is your news knowledge Gold Logie worthy? • How can you shop local if your favourite local shops keep shutting down? Business • Massive loss casts 'significant doubt' over Ten Network's future • Government to restrict gas exports to shore up domestic supply • Trump's tax plan hailed as 'biggest cut' in US history Politics • Coal port chairman 'carefully isolated' from Adani decisions due to possible conflicts • Is your news knowledge Gold Logie worthy? • Carbon price vital for emissions-free future, roadmap shows Sport • NRL bunker stands behind Panthers' no try against Broncos • 'Wrong choice of words': AOC boss apologises for cancer victim remarks • Sharapova doesn't care about mending fences on tour after doping return Entertainment • UK man spends seven years cycling around the world for charity • 'Strange bedfellows': Australia's far right is a melting pot, Safran says • Brett Whiteley art fraud convictions quashed Health • Mandatory drug testing for Queensland parents with kids in care • Thunderstorm asthma response times will improve: Victorian Government • 'Exciting' treatment breakthrough could help premature babies with lung disease Science and Tech • Cassini survives dive behind Saturn's rings to send back closest look yet at planet's atmosphere • The best images from the 27yo Hubble Telescope • Healthier beer? Scientists crack the barley genome Environment • Carbon price vital for emissions-free future, roadmap shows • New coral-bleaching database puts Australia second worst • Could brighter clouds help to cool the Great Barrier Reef? Follow ABC News About this email You received this email because you are subscribed to ABC News email alerts. This message was sent to you at bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com. Please add newslists@your.abc.net.au to your email address book to see images by default and stop the email being treated as spam. This email address is not monitored - Please don't reply to this email. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Add or remove topics | Unsubscribe | Contact Us   Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007 © 2017 ABC | Conditions of Use | Privacy Policy | Discover other ABC Email newsletters