(Writes through after second innings) Sept 8 (Reuters) - A fourth-wicket stand of 90 between Jacques Kallis and Jean-Peal Duminy guided South Africa to a comfortable seven-wicket win over England in the opening Twenty20 match played at Chester-le-Street on Saturday. The Proteas were set a target of 119 to win after a spin inspired bowling attack restricted England. … [Read more...] about Cricket-Kallis, Duminy lead S.Africa to T20 victory over England
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Niger denies it has said Gaddafi son can leave
NIAMEY, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Niger on Saturday denied reports it had agreed to allow Saadi Gaddafi, one of the sons of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, to leave the West African country where he has been under house arrest after fleeing Libya last year. His lawyer, Nick Kaufman, had earlier told France 24 television that Niger had agreed to let his client leave the … [Read more...] about Niger denies it has said Gaddafi son can leave
Top DRC opposition figure seeks asylum from S.Africa in Burundi
* Political chaos threatens President Kabila's rule * Opposition figure has been in hiding after treason charge * U.N. report accuses Rwanda of backing eastern conflict By Jonny Hogg KINSHASA, Sept 8 (Reuters) - A top opposition figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo wanted by the government on treason charges is seeking asylum in the South African … [Read more...] about Top DRC opposition figure seeks asylum from S.Africa in Burundi
UPDATE 1-Paralympics-Pistorius wins final track gold of Games
By Tom Pilcher LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - South Africa's Oscar Pistorius brought the curtain down on a summer of thrills in the Olympic Stadium when he won the final Paralympic track gold medal with a dominant display in the men's 400 metres on Saturday. It was a happy ending for Pistorius who finished the Paralympic Games with an individual gold after failing … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Paralympics-Pistorius wins final track gold of Games
Rugby-New Zealand flyhalf Carter out of Springboks clash
WELLINGTON, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Flyhalf Daniel Carter will not be considered for New Zealand's Rugby Championship clash with South Africa next week to allow him to recover completely from a calf strain, All Blacks coach Steve Hansen said on Sunday. "We have made the decision he won't be playing next week," Hansen told reporters at the team hotel. "The type of treatment … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand flyhalf Carter out of Springboks clash
