* Market tight, Kuwait refinery issue restricts supply * Bapco cargo sold above $5/bbl, highest in years By Humeyra Pamuk and Jessica Jaganathan DUBAI/SINGAPORE, Sept 6 (Reuters) - Gasoil premiums in the Gulf Middle East hit new highs this week, driven by a tight market where the spot is being supported by still strong summer demand, traders said. Saudi … [Read more...] about Mideast gasoil premiums soar, Aramco buys continue
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S.Africa strike unlikely to hit growth -Gordhan
PRETORIA, Sept 6 (Reuters) - South Africa's Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Thursday a deadly strike at Lonmin's Marikana mine was not likely to affect the growth of Africa's biggest economy in "any significant way." The four-week strike at world No. 3 platinum producer Lonmin has left 44 dead and paralysed operations. … [Read more...] about S.Africa strike unlikely to hit growth -Gordhan
S.Africa’s rand ends firmer vs dlr, recovers as euro rallies
* Rand turns firmer as risky assets gain in late trade * But still likely to try for 8.50 support again JOHANNESBURG, Sept 5 (Reuters) - The rand firmed against the dollar in a volatile session on Wednesday, recovering from weaker levels near a key support region as the euro rallied in late afternoon trade. The rand came back from the session low of 8.4672/dollar … [Read more...] about S.Africa’s rand ends firmer vs dlr, recovers as euro rallies
Gunmen destroy mobile phone masts in north Nigeria
* Several masts destroyed in Kano and Maiduguri * Islamist group suspected KANO/MAIDUGURI, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Gunmen in northern Nigeria attacked and damaged several mobile phone masts on Wednesday, including those belonging to MTN and Airtel , security sources and one of the companies told Reuters. The attacks occurred in the northern Nigerian cities of Kano and … [Read more...] about Gunmen destroy mobile phone masts in north Nigeria
Rugby-New Zealand team to play Argentina
WELLINGTON, Sept 6 (Reuters) - New Zealand coach Steve Hansen has named the following team to play Argentina in the southern hemisphere's Rugby Championship at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday. New Zealand: 15-Israel Dagg, 14-Cory Jane, 13-Conrad Smith, 12-Ma'a Nonu, 11-Julian Savea, 10-Daniel Carter, 9-Aaron Smith, 8-Kieran Read, 7-Richie McCaw (captain), 6-Victor … [Read more...] about Rugby-New Zealand team to play Argentina
