LONDON Aug 15 (Reuters) - Emerging equities slipped 0.4 percent on Wednesday, weighed down by losses in China and Russia, while Egyptian assets stayed near multi-week highs on hopes of diminishing political risks. Market sentiment is broadly supported by expectations the world's central banks will act to stem deepening economic weakness, and that has helped emerging … [Read more...] about EMERGING MARKETS-China and Russia losses weigh on stocks
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Bumbo recalls 4 mln baby seats after injuries from falls
WASHINGTON Aug 15 (Reuters) - Bumbo International Trust is voluntarily recalling about 4 million Bumbo Baby Seats after scores of injuries, including skull fractures, the South African company and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Wednesday. Since a 2007 recall, at least 50 incidents have been reported in which babies fell while the molded-foam seat was … [Read more...] about Bumbo recalls 4 mln baby seats after injuries from falls
S.Africa June retail sales growth up 8.3 pct y/y
JOHANNESBURG Aug 15 (Reuters) - Growth in South Africa's retail sales rose to 8.3 percent on a year-on-year basis at constant prices in June compared with a revised 7.1 percent in May, Statistics South Africa said on Wednesday. On a monthly basis, sales were up by 1.9 percent in June and increased by 5.4 percent in the three months to June compared with the same period a … [Read more...] about S.Africa June retail sales growth up 8.3 pct y/y
S.Africa goes big on birth control for elephants
By Jon Herskovitz JOHANNESBURG Aug 15 (Reuters) - A South African province home to thousands of elephants is planning a birth control campaign for the pachyderms to prevent a population explosion that could threaten plants and wildlife. Unlike other parts of Africa where elephant stocks have dwindled to dangerously low levels due to poaching and a loss of habitat, … [Read more...] about S.Africa goes big on birth control for elephants
Cricket-Pietersen says he has to "rein himself in"
LONDON Aug 15 (Reuters) - England batsman Kevin Pietersen has conceded he needs to control his behaviour following his demotion from the test team for sending South Africa players text messages criticising his team mates and staff. Pietersen was dropped ahead of the third and final test between the two top-ranked test sides starting at Lord's on Thursday. England, trailing … [Read more...] about Cricket-Pietersen says he has to "rein himself in"
