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UPDATE 5-Mine "bloodbath" shocks post-apartheid S.Africa

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* Protesters armed and determined to die - police chief * President Zuma says violence "shocking", announces inquiry * Stunned South Africans question "culture of violence" * World platinum prices spike, Lonmin shares slump By Jon Herskovitz MARIKANA, South Africa, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The police killing of 34 striking platinum miners in the bloodiest … [Read more...] about UPDATE 5-Mine "bloodbath" shocks post-apartheid S.Africa

Cricket-England 208-5 v South Africa (309)

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Aug 17 (Reuters) - England were 208 for five wickets at close of play on the second day of the third and final test against South Africa at Lord's on Friday. Scores: England 208-5 (Bairstow 72 not out, Bell 58) South Africa 309 (Duminy 61, Philander 61) (Editing By Alison Wildey) © Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights reserved … [Read more...] about Cricket-England 208-5 v South Africa (309)

UPDATE 2-Cricket-Bairstow leads England fightback v S.Africa

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(Updates at close) By Richard Sydenham LONDON Aug 17 (Reuters) - Jonny Bairstow hit the highest score of the match to lead an England fightback against South Africa on day two of the third and final test on Friday, keeping alive their hopes of the win they need to square the series. England were 208 for five at stumps, trailing the tourists' first innings by 101 … [Read more...] about UPDATE 2-Cricket-Bairstow leads England fightback v S.Africa

U.S. says stepping up trade activity in Africa

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* Africa now home to many fast-growing economies * China trade with Africa up more 1,400 percent since 2000 * US business feels left out of planning on African trade By Doug Palmer WASHINGTON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - President Barack Obama's administration, criticized for not doing enough to boost trade with Africa in the face of rising competition from China, … [Read more...] about U.S. says stepping up trade activity in Africa

UPDATE 4-Cricket-Bairstow leads England fightback v S.Africa

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* England 208-5 at the close, 101 runs behind * Bairstow spearheads recovery with 72 not out (Adds quotes) By Richard Sydenham LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Kevin Pietersen's replacement Jonny Bairstow spearheaded an England fightback against South Africa on day two of the third and final test on Friday, keeping alive their hopes of the win they need to square the … [Read more...] about UPDATE 4-Cricket-Bairstow leads England fightback v S.Africa