(Adds details, quotes) LONDON Aug 16 (Reuters) - South Africa won the toss and opted to bat first against England in the decisive third and final test at Lord's on Thursday. England must win the match to not only draw the series but also to remain as the world's number one ranked team and captain Andrew Strauss was upbeat despite losing the toss. "It's not a bad … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-Cricket-South Africa win toss, bat first v England
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UPDATE 1-S.Africa’s Cipla silent on reason for suspending CEO
* Chairman says matter 'not material' * CEO suspended on Wednesday over 'serious allegations' * Shares down more than 5 pct (Adds details) CAPE TOWN, Aug 16 (Reuters) - South African drug maker Cipla Medpro said on Thursday the suspension of its chief executive was not based on any major financial wrong-doing, even as nervous investors sent its shares sharply … [Read more...] about UPDATE 1-S.Africa’s Cipla silent on reason for suspending CEO
EMERGING MARKETS-Turkey, Russia stocks up; China weighs
LONDON, Aug 16 (Reuters) - Emerging shares inched lower on Thursday, with weakness in Asia offset by an oil price-related rise in Russia and gains in Turkish bank stocks ahead of a monetary policy decision. Emerging market currencies were mostly little changed, but the Czech crown extended gains against the euro to a 3-month high, underpinned by a strong fiscal backdrop. … [Read more...] about EMERGING MARKETS-Turkey, Russia stocks up; China weighs
Over 60 miners dead in Congo shaft collapse-officials
* Mine is in remote rebel-held territory * Small-scale mine operations lack safety precautions * Efforts ongoing to stamp out 'conflict minerals' trade By Jonny Hogg KINSHASA, Aug 16 (Reuters) - At least 60 miners were killed when a shaft collapsed in a remote part of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where local armed groups complicated rescue … [Read more...] about Over 60 miners dead in Congo shaft collapse-officials
Euro Coal-Colombia rail strike ruling trims prices by $2/T
LONDON Aug 15 (Reuters) - Prompt thermal coal prices dropped by over $2 a tonne on Wednesday in expectation that Colombian coal exports would return to normal now that a rail strike which triggered force majeures clauses has been declared illegal. European utilities and traders said demand remained subdued in Europe and much of Asia, and until buying picks up in September, … [Read more...] about Euro Coal-Colombia rail strike ruling trims prices by $2/T
