LONDON Aug 20 (Reuters) - Emerging equities seesawed around flat on Monday, trading near 12-day lows due to weakness in Chinese stocks though losses were capped by an uptick on west European markets where investors are positioning for action from the European Central Bank. MSCI's emerging equity index, which lost almost 1 percent last week, stayed flat though its biggest … [Read more...] about EMERGING MARKETS-Flat near 12-day lows; yuan forwards up
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UPDATE 2-Lonmin workers trickle back to mine after 44 killed
* National period of mourning declared * Employees could be sacked if they do not return to work * Shares extend steep losses, platinum price at 6-week highs By Ed Stoddard JOHANNESBURG, Aug 20 (Reuters) - A quarter of the workforce returned on Monday to the Marikana platinum mine where 44 men were killed last week in clashes that evoked memories … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Lonmin workers trickle back to mine after 44 killed
Cricket-England 120-4 v South Africa
Aug 20 (Reuters) - England were 120 for four at lunch on day five of the third and final test against South Africa at Lord's on Monday. England require a further 226 runs to win and level the series at 1-1. Scores: England 120 for four and 315 (J. Bairstow 95, I. Bell 58; M. Morkel 4-80) South Africa 309 (JP Duminy 61, V. Philander 61) 351 (H Amla 121, AB … [Read more...] about Cricket-England 120-4 v South Africa
Cricket-South Africa in control at lunch
By Richard Sydenham LONDON Aug 20 (Reuters) - South Africa were in pole position to win the third and final test at Lord's on Monday after reducing England to 120 for four at lunch on the last day. England, chasing an improbable 346 to square the series at 1-1 and avoid losing top spot in the world rankings to South Africa, lost two wickets in the morning session … [Read more...] about Cricket-South Africa in control at lunch
Lonmin says operations resume at Marikana mine
JOHANNESBURG Aug 20 (Reuters) - Lonmin , the world's third largest platinum producer, said on Monday it had resumed operations at its Marikana mine in South Africa where 44 people were killed last week in some of the most violent clashes since the end of apartheid. The company also said it would give striking workers until Tuesday to report to work or face dismissal - … [Read more...] about Lonmin says operations resume at Marikana mine
