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Morning Mail: budget concessions, Abbott on the burqa, Hong Kong, Ebola Morning Mail: budget concessions, Abbott on the burqa, Hong Kong, Ebola
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Hong Kong protestsHong Kong protests
Protest leaders in Hong Kong have threatened to occupy government buildings if the region’s chief executive, Leung Chun-ying, does not resign.Protest leaders in Hong Kong have threatened to occupy government buildings if the region’s chief executive, Leung Chun-ying, does not resign.
In China, annual National Day celebrations took place yesterday: even benign protest-related terms were blocked by censors on social media and dozens of activists on the mainland were arrested or intimidated.In China, annual National Day celebrations took place yesterday: even benign protest-related terms were blocked by censors on social media and dozens of activists on the mainland were arrested or intimidated.
Demonstrations across Australia showed support for the Hong Kong protesters yesterday.Demonstrations across Australia showed support for the Hong Kong protesters yesterday.
We have live coverage of the day’s events, including sympathy protests in London, an interactive timeline showing events thus far, and we’re gathering images from protesters in the area through GuardianWitness.We have live coverage of the day’s events, including sympathy protests in London, an interactive timeline showing events thus far, and we’re gathering images from protesters in the area through GuardianWitness.
Pass Notes looks at the symbolism of the number 689, and Tania Branigan in Hong Kong profiles Joshua Wong, the teenager who is the public face of the protests.Pass Notes looks at the symbolism of the number 689, and Tania Branigan in Hong Kong profiles Joshua Wong, the teenager who is the public face of the protests.
Australian news and politicsAustralian news and politics
• Asylum seekers on Nauru have sewn their lips shut in protest over Australia’s deal to resettle refugees in Cambodia.• Asylum seekers on Nauru have sewn their lips shut in protest over Australia’s deal to resettle refugees in Cambodia.
• Tony Abbott has signalled that the government will restructure some of its budget measures, and may concede defeat on some of its controversial welfare changes.• Tony Abbott has signalled that the government will restructure some of its budget measures, and may concede defeat on some of its controversial welfare changes.
• Tony Abbott’s business adviser Maurice Newman has called for a government-funded review of the Bureau of Meteorologyto “dispel suspicions of a warming bias” in its temperature record-keeping. • Abbott’s business adviser Maurice Newman has called for a government-funded review of the Bureau of Meteorology to “dispel suspicions of a warming bias” in its temperature record-keeping.
• Australian aircraft will begin flying over Iraq in support missions but the government has yet to finalise arrangements for participation in US-led air strikes against Islamic State.• Australian aircraft will begin flying over Iraq in support missions but the government has yet to finalise arrangements for participation in US-led air strikes against Islamic State.
• George Brandis has dismissed fears that new intelligence secrecy laws could be used to save the government from political embarrassment.• George Brandis has dismissed fears that new intelligence secrecy laws could be used to save the government from political embarrassment.
• Abbott has said he finds the burqa “confronting” and would not oppose a ban on the garment being worn in Parliament House.• Abbott has said he finds the burqa “confronting” and would not oppose a ban on the garment being worn in Parliament House.
•The NSW criminal court is to examine whether the social disadvantage of Indigenous Australians should be considered when sentencing offenders.•The NSW criminal court is to examine whether the social disadvantage of Indigenous Australians should be considered when sentencing offenders.
• Sexism in Australia is increasing, according to a gender study among young women.• Sexism in Australia is increasing, according to a gender study among young women.
• James Hird could be sacked by Essendon today.• James Hird could be sacked by Essendon today.
EbolaEbola
The first patient to be diagnosed with Ebola outside Africa told hospital staff he had travelled from Liberia, but was sent home and not admitted until he returned two days later.The first patient to be diagnosed with Ebola outside Africa told hospital staff he had travelled from Liberia, but was sent home and not admitted until he returned two days later.
The man, who has not yet been identified, is being treated at a hospital in Texas.The man, who has not yet been identified, is being treated at a hospital in Texas.
We look at the risks and the response to the first case, and what we know so far.We look at the risks and the response to the first case, and what we know so far.
Saudi Arabia is making contingency plans for an outbreak during the annual hajj pilgrimage, when millions are expected to visit the country.Saudi Arabia is making contingency plans for an outbreak during the annual hajj pilgrimage, when millions are expected to visit the country.
Owen Jones writes that the focus on the first US case shows how cheaply the west values African lives.Owen Jones writes that the focus on the first US case shows how cheaply the west values African lives.
Around the worldAround the world
• The US secret service director has resigned after a series of White House security lapses.• The US secret service director has resigned after a series of White House security lapses.
• Argentina’s president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has claimed the US may be behind a plot to overthrow her government.• Argentina’s president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has claimed the US may be behind a plot to overthrow her government.
• Kurdish hunger strikes around the world have staged protests seeking support against Islamic State jihadists.• Kurdish hunger strikes around the world have staged protests seeking support against Islamic State jihadists.
More from around the webMore from around the web
• Among the most read on the Guardian this morning: Van Badham writes on the cringeworthy spectacle of Bill Shorten’s live Q&A.• Among the most read on the Guardian this morning: Van Badham writes on the cringeworthy spectacle of Bill Shorten’s live Q&A.
• Foreign aid is set to be cut to help pay for military operations in Iraq and national security changes at home, the Australian reports.• Foreign aid is set to be cut to help pay for military operations in Iraq and national security changes at home, the Australian reports.
• Tony Abbott’s colleagues have distanced themselves from his remarks about the burqa, the SMH reports.• Tony Abbott’s colleagues have distanced themselves from his remarks about the burqa, the SMH reports.
• The woman who accused Bill Shorten of rape says police failed to investigate properly, the Herald Sun reports.• The woman who accused Bill Shorten of rape says police failed to investigate properly, the Herald Sun reports.
• Malcolm Turnbull has left the door open to a proposal to break up and sell off parts of NBN Co, the Conversation reports.• Malcolm Turnbull has left the door open to a proposal to break up and sell off parts of NBN Co, the Conversation reports.
• A 62-year-old man has been evicted from a Gold Coast seniors’ complex after police found a drug lab in his home, the Brisbane Times reports.• A 62-year-old man has been evicted from a Gold Coast seniors’ complex after police found a drug lab in his home, the Brisbane Times reports.
One last thingOne last thing
First Dog on the Moon on the end of animals.First Dog on the Moon on the end of animals.
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