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UPDATE 4-Cricket-Pietersen makes peace with ECB, commits to 2015

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* England batsman agrees process for reintegration * Pietersen signs new central contract with ECB * Apologises again to team, fans and governing body (Adds Strauss quotes) By Brian Murgatroyd COLOMBO, Oct 3 (Reuters) - Batsman Kevin Pietersen has committed to playing for England in all three forms of the game until at least 2015 after making peace with … [Read more...] about UPDATE 4-Cricket-Pietersen makes peace with ECB, commits to 2015

Tiny, new African dinosaur species unveiled

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By Edith Honan NEW YORK Oct 3 (Reuters) - A new dinosaur the size of a house cat and described as a cross between "a bird, a vampire and a porcupine" has been identified in a piece of rock from South Africa. University of Chicago paleontologist Paul Sereno, who published the findings on Wednesday in the online scientific journal ZooKeys, said in an interview with … [Read more...] about Tiny, new African dinosaur species unveiled

Asia Coal-Australia coal flat as Chinese buyers on holiday

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PERTH Oct 4 (Reuters) - Australia's thermal coal price benchmark was relatively steady this week with Chinese buyers away from the market for a week-long national holiday, but prices may rebound soon as buyers begin to restock for winter. Australia's Newcastle spot index for the week closed at $85.85 per tonne on Wednesday, up only slightly from $85.49 per tonne last week, … [Read more...] about Asia Coal-Australia coal flat as Chinese buyers on holiday

Workers down tools at Kumba mine as S.Africa strikes spread

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JOHANNESBURG Oct 3 (Reuters) - Workers have gone on an illegal strike at Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen mine in South Africa's Northern Cape province, the latest wildcat action to roil the country's mining sector. "Our members at Sishen say the guys went on strike from 2 a.m. this morning and our understanding is that senior executives flew down there early this morning," said … [Read more...] about Workers down tools at Kumba mine as S.Africa strikes spread

S.Africa to sell 2023, 2021 and 2031 bonds next week

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JOHANNESBURG Oct 3 (Reuters) - South Africa's Treasury will auction 2.1 billion rand ($250 million) in total of its 2023 , 2021 and 2031 government bonds next Tuesday. Details of the invitation are on page ($1 = 8.4182 South African rand) (Reporting By Tshepo Tshabalala) © Thomson Reuters 2012 All rights reserved … [Read more...] about S.Africa to sell 2023, 2021 and 2031 bonds next week