How Obama plans to stop the guns; Chopper crashes in London

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Click here to check your local weather Thursday 17 Jan, 2013 top stories Obama unveils $500m gun package US President Barack Obama has announced a $US500 million package aimed at reducing gun violence a month after the Sandy Hook shooting. 'Absolute chaos' after heli crash UPDATE: Londoners tell how they feared a terror attack as a chopper spun from the sky and crashed near the MI6 building, killing two. The long-term solution to our obesity problem GASTRIC banding is effective in the long-term, says report, with calls to make the procedure more available. Islamists take 41 hostages at BP A BRITON is among two foreigners killed by armed Islamists in Algeria, who have taken 41 others hostage at a BP gas field. breaking news Festival-goers told to stay cool Man stabbed during domestic Cracks in French united front over Mali UK watchdog fines Playboy over website French troops battle Mali Islamists Schools should ditch books: New York City Advertisement more from news.com.au No-ball lets Scorchers into BBL final MIKE Hussey pounced on a moment of madness from Melbourne Stars paceman James Faulkner to put the Perth Scorchers into Saturday's BBL final. more sport Rude, crude radio host cops chef's serve ANOTHER Austereo breakfast team is in trouble for bad radio behaviour, but this time they've been well and truly smacked down.  more entertainment Alarm over soft drink health danger THREE of the country's leading health organisations are demanding urgent action - and an inquiry - to stop sugary drinks fuelling the obesity epidemic. more lifestyle Boral to cut 700 jobs in restructure BUILDING products maker slashes jobs to reduce costs and increase its competitiveness. more business Qantas Dreamliner order goes ahead QANTAS will not change its order for 15 Boeing 787 aircraft despite two Japanese airlines grounding their Dreamliners over safety concerns. 3 comments on this story more travel Construction to soar ... maybe THE embattled construction industry is on the way up, or at least according to a list of industries set for the big time in 2013. more realestate Personal finance up 1.0pc for November FIGURES show personal finance is up as is housing finance for owner occupiers. more money 'Draconian' law used against Swartz ONLINE protest grows over claims the US Government had "thrown the book" at internet activist Aaron Swartz who took his own life. more technology Advertisement connect Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Visit our website View our mobile site GO TO: NATIONAL SPORT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS TRAVEL REALESTATE MONEY LIFESTYLE TECH Do not reply to this email, as this email address is not monitored. To unsubscribe from the news.com.au newsletter click here.