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* Employees could be sacked if they do not report for duty * Union boss not sure if workers will return * South Africa to hold inquiry into killings By Jon Herskovitz JOHANNESBURG, Aug 19 (Reuters) - Striking workers at the world's No. 3 platinum producer Lonmin , where 44 people have been killed in a week of violence, face possible dismissal if they do not … [Read more...] about Striking Lonmin workers face Monday deadline to return

By Richard Sydenham LONDON Aug 19 (Reuters) - Fast bowler Steven Finn produced an inspired three-wicket burst to revive England's fading hopes of a series-equalling victory as South Africa reached 306 for seven at tea on the fourth day of the third and final test at Lord's on Sunday. The Proteas led by 300 runs at the interval with JP Duminy 18 not out and Vernon … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Cricket-Finn’s three-wicket burst revive England fortunes

LONDON Aug 19 (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen's woes continued on Sunday when he was bowled for a first-ball duck playing for county team Surrey having been dropped by England for the third test against South Africa for sending provocative text messages. Pietersen sent texts criticising his England team mates and staff to South Africa players. The South African-born … [Read more...] about Cricket-Pietersen woes continue with golden duck

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Scoreboard at the end of the fourth day of the third and final test between England and South Africa at Lord's in London on Sunday. England require a further 330 runs to win and level the series at 1-1. South Africa first innings 309 (JP Duminy 61, V. Philander 61; Finn 4-75) England first innings 315 (J. Bairstow 95, I. Bell … [Read more...] about Cricket-England v South Africa

* England 16-2 in second innings * They need 346 to win * If England fail to win, South Africa go top of test rankings (Adds quotes) By Richard Sydenham LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - England slumped to 16 for two at close of play against South Africa at Lord's on Sunday, as their pursuit of 346 to win the third and final test and square the series started … [Read more...] about UPDATE 3-Cricket-South Africa close in on series victory