Main stories in today's 1200 ABC News

AAP General News (Australia)
12-22-2006
Main stories in today's 1200 ABC News

SYDNEY, Dec 22 AAP - Main stories in today's 1200 ABC News:

- A state of emergency is called for the north-western NSW city of Armidale following
a devastating hail storm.

- NSW government says a deal has been struck with CareFlight to ensure the service
will continue to be involved in emergency services.

- Prime Minister John Howard acknowledges many people are angered by the Indonesian
decision to overturn Abu Bakar Bashir's terror conviction.

- British police charge a 48-year-old man with murdering five prostitutes near Ipswich
in south-eastern London.

- AWB International says it will have to close if the Australian government grants
control over exports to other companies.

- Australian fast-bowler Glenn McGrath denies claims he will follow Shane Warne's footsteps
and announce his retirement, saying he hasn't made up his mind.

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