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Written By Sizzling LEO on 10/17/2012 | 1:50 am

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South Africa: research shootings Marikana mine begins

Written By Sizzling LEO on 10/01/2012 | 2:11 am

BBC (Image)

A judicial commission of inquiry into the fatal shootings August 34 striking miners in the mine Marikana has opened.

The survey was created by South African President Jacob Zuma.

The investigation will determine the roles played by the police, the administration of platinum mine, Lonmin, unions and government.

Also be seen in the death of 10 workers in the other months before the day of the massacre on 16 August.
The commission, which consists of a three-member panel, headed by former Supreme Court of Appeals Judge Ian Farlam, is expected to complete its review within four months.

video evidenceMust submit its final report within one month of completing their investigation.

A total of 46 people died in violent protests that took place during the weeks of unrest in the platinum mine. However, only 44 deaths are investigating two deaths that are beyond the scope of the investigation.

The 16 August killings were the deadliest police action since the end of apartheid in 1994.

The trial was held in the Civic Centre Rustenburg, near the site of the shooting and 62 miles (100 km) northwest of Johannesburg.

There are plans to install giant screens Marikana near the scene of the shooting, to allow family and friends to follow the proceedings closely.

BBC's Milton Nkosi in Johannesburg, says that the video footage of police shooting at striking miners, who shocked the world, can be used as evidence during the hearing.

Last month, the striking miners in the mine Marikana agreed to return to work after accepting a pay rise of up to 22%.

But tens of thousands of miners others have refused to work in a wave of strikes throughout southern Africa since the violence at the mine.The case against the doctors has drawn international condemnation and has been seen as a test of the government's commitment to reform.

Bahrain court rejects appeal of physicians

BBC (Images)
Bahrain's highest court has upheld the prison sentences given to nine doctors for their alleged involvement in pro-democracy protests last year, officials said.

The Court of Cassation dismissed an appeal against their convictions for public incitement to hatred and contempt and participating in illegal gatherings.

Dr. Ali al-ekri was sentenced to five years and eight others received between one and three years.
Nine more doctors had their convictions overturned in June and two are hiding.

The case against the doctors has drawn international condemnation and has been seen as a test of the government's commitment to reform.

Injured Nadal vows only to return when fully fit


Rafael Nadal said in an interview published Tuesday that he has not picked up a racket since Wimbledon limping for almost three months and return to competition once he is fully fit.



"I'm in no condition to go to the court at the time. I have not touched a racket, but I'm working hard every day," he was quoted as saying in an interview with four European newspapers, including French sports daily L 'Equipe.


Nadal has been on the bench after his shock second round exit at Wimbledon to unheralded Czech player Lukas Rosol in late June and has been receiving treatment for a torn tendon in his left knee.


The 26-year-old, whose injury has led him to miss the London Olympics, the Masters Series events in Toronto and Cincinnati and the U.S. Open, said he has been swimming every day for keep fit and is also working in the gym.


On September 5, Spanish Tennis Federation doctor Angel Ruiz-Cotorro discarded surgery, raising hopes that it might make a change last Davis Cup in Spain against the Czech Republic in November.


But Nadal seemed to pour cold water on a quick return when asked when he would be seen later on the court, told reporters: "I do not know.


"The situation is very clear in my mind. First I have to take care of myself completely and return to full fitness before deciding when and where to play again.'ll Just come back when I'm 100 percent.


"I never want to pitch again with permanent doubts about my fitness."


Nadal, the former world number one, has had repeated injury layoffs in recent years due to knee problems, which have much of the tension in his very physical style of play.


The player said he was approaching his recovery in stride but admitted there were "difficult times", including missing the Olympics and the honor of carrying the flag of Spain in the opening ceremony.


"I was very, very low for a couple of weeks. Losing a Grand Slam is tough, but it occurs every four years. I hope with all my heart to be in the Games in Rio (2016). That's one of my goals, "he added.

Merkel warns against hasty action amid euro worries



German customers crowd in front of a shop offering its summer sales in Berlin. Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned the eurozone should not rush headlong into a banking union, amid signs Germany is being sucked into the abyss and fresh worries over Greece and Spain.



German Chancellor Angela Merkel has warned the eurozone should not rush headlong into a banking union, amid signs Germany is being sucked into the abyss and fresh worries over Greece and Spain.



International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde has warned that delays in implementing Greece's bailout programme, including privatisations, had increased the country'sfinancing shortfall.
Tue, Sep 25 2012 CDT
by Richard Carter
BERLIN (AFP)
Chancellor Angela Merkel warned on Tuesday the eurozone should not rush headlong into a banking union, amid signs Germany is being sucked into the abyss and fresh worries over Greece and Spain.
Speaking at a conference in Berlin, Merkel rebuffed demands -- notably from the European Commission and France -- to create as soon as possible an EU bank supervisor which would eventually come to the aid of struggling banks.
"I support stronger bank supervision in the eurozone," she told the German Federation of Industry (BDI) in Berlin.
"But European surveillance must also be more binding -- I can't talk about the direct recapitalisation of banks in other countries if I have not yet created the right to intervene," she said to applause.
"That means (the approach must be) step-by-step and in the correct order and not hasty and not just so we can say 'we have something'," added the chancellor.
EU leaders agreed in June that the bloc's rescue funds could directly recapitalise struggling banks but only when a broad Europe-wide supervisor under the leadership of the European Central Bank had been established.
But a fresh crack in European unity has emerged, as Berlin sees a thorough approach as more important than haste whereas French President Francois Hollande said at the weekend it should happen "the earlier the better."
Merkel's comments came amid new evidence that her own economy, the most powerful in Europe, was increasingly being affected by the crisis and she cautioned that even Germany could not stay immune from the pain forever.
German consumer confidence is stagnating, market research company GfK said in a Tuesday poll, a day after the closely watched Ifo business survey declined for the fifth month in a row to the lowest level since February 2010.
"Germany is not an island but as a strong exporting nation ... (it) cannot decouple from the developments in the world and European economies," she warned as poor consumer and business confidence data have sparked recession fears.
"We have the duty to do as much as possible for domestic demand in Germany so that we can give ... a significant growth push to the eurozone," Merkel said.
Meanwhile, bond auctions in struggling Spain and Italy also gave little grounds for cheer, as borrowing costs in both countries rose as they issued new debt.
And French industrialists are also deeply gloomy about their business prospects, official data showed on Tuesday, putting their confidence at the lowest since 2010.
The downbeat data pushed most European markets into the red in morning trading, with France and Italy the worst hit, down close to half a percentage point.
Asian markets were mixed overnight, with Tokyo edging slightly higher but Sydney, Seoul and Shanghai all losing ground on fears that the spectre of the eurozone debt crisis had still not been exorcised.
Also weighing on markets were fresh problems in Greece, the origin of the crisis, as Greek unions prepared to bring the country to a standstill with strike action and a new warning from the IMF about the nation's dire finances.
International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that delays in implementing Greece's bailout programme, including privatisations, had increased the country's financing shortfall.
"As a result of the major delay in privatisation (...) and the limited revenue collection, there's a financing gap, especially if factoring in more time," Lagarde told an audience in Washington.
"We don't only need 11.5 billion euros of cuts; we need a series of cuts and additional revenues in order to fill in the fiscal gap," she said.
Lagarde was on Wednesday to hold talks with Merkel, part of a flurry of diplomatic activity after EU President Herman Van Rompuy warned against getting lulled into a false sense of security amid calmer markets.
Merkel and ECB chief Mario Draghi, arguably the two most influential players in the bloc's battle against the near three-year debt crisis, were to meet in Berlin later on Tuesday.
No public statement was expected after either meeting.
Meanwhile, the finance ministers of three of the most credit-worthy eurozone states, Germany, Finland and the Netherlands, meet in Helsinki to thrash out the best way to put out the flames that have tipped the bloc into recession.
Agence France-Presse
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Team of the week

Written By Sizzling LEO on 8/28/2012 | 4:12 am

Updated: August 28, 2012

Ben Hamer - Charlton


Goalkeeper Hamer played a key role as Championship newcomers Charlton claimed their first clean sheet of the season in a goalless draw at home to Hull City. The shot-stopper made some crucial saves, including a quick-thinking double block when he pushed out Jay Simpson's effort before denying Sone Aluko's follow-up from six yards with a superb reaction stop in the 89th minute.

Lloyd Doyley - Watford


Watford secured their first clean sheet of the campaign as they beat visiting Birmingham City 2-0 and Hornets stalwart Doyley kept things tight on the right of Gianfranco Zola's backline. The 29-year-old did well to contain the threat of highly-rated Blues youngster Nathan Redmond, who was kept subdued on the wing.

Miguel Llera - Sheffield Wednesday

Promoted Wednesday remain unbeaten on their return to the Championship and Llera helped them maintain that record with his unlikely heroics against Millwall at Hillsborough. The Spanish centre-back grabbed an equaliser in the 68th minute before leaving it late to snatch a stoppage-time winner, sealing the Owls' 3-2 triumph.

Craig Cathcart - Blackpool


Cathcart contributed a solid display for the Seasiders as they romped to a 6-0 triumph at home to Ipswich. The central defender helped keep things solid at the back as the Pool collected their second clean sheet of the campaign and also showed his prowess getting forward, climbing to meet Thomas Ince's cross from the right and heading it past Tractor Boys goalkeeper Scott Loach.

Wayne Bridge - Brighton


The Seagulls also enjoyed an emphatic home win as they thrashed Barnsley 5-1 and Bridge helped them to victory with an impressive display, capped by his first goal in almost nine years. The left-back's strike came in just the 14th minute as Brighton took control, with the defender smashing home a long-range effort.

Jermaine Johnson - Sheffield Wednesday


Owls winger Johnson continued to thrive on his side's return to the second tier as he opened the scoring in the victory over Millwall. The Jamaica international, who already had a goal and an assist to his name before Saturday's win, was in fine form throughout the Hillsborough clash and scored an exquisite opening goal. Johnson picked up the ball 30 yards out, charged at goal, evaded a defender and drove a stunning shot home.

Lewis McGugan - Nottingham Forest


Forest man McGugan earns a spot in our line-up after scoring arguably the division's goal of the weekend against Bolton during the 2-2 draw at the Reebok Stadium. The young midfielder's thunderbolt came in the 15th minute when, teed up around 30 yards from goal, he powered an absolute piledriver into the top corner.

Martyn Woolford - Bristol City


Robins midfielder Woolford netted a double as his side claimed a dramatic 4-2 win over visiting Cardiff. The 26-year-old claimed his first after bursting into the box to beat David Marshall with a tidy finish into the bottom corner, while his second came as he netted a rebounded Sam Baldock effort, taking his tally up to three goals in two games.

Thomas Ince - Blackpool


Youngster Ince once again grabbed the headlines for Blackpool after inspiring their romp to victory over Ipswich. He was the stand-out player in a dominant Seasiders display, scoring a double while also laying on the other four strikes to take both his goal and assists tallies this season to four. Ian Holloway's side are the only team in the Championship with a 100 per cent record after three games and Ince has been influential to their bright start.

Luciano Becchio - Leeds United


Leeds bounced back from a disheartening defeat by Blackpool in midweek with a 2-1 victory at Peterborough and Becchio was on target with both goals. Manager Neil Warnock had been particularly scathing of Becchio and his fellow forwards for their role in the Pool loss and the striker was quick to respond, applying the finish to balls from Luke Varney and Ross McCormack with ease as he took his goal tally this season to three.

Ashley Barnes - Brighton


Brighton's biggest ever win at the AMEX Stadium was largely down to young frontman Barnes, who was a threat to Barnsley's beleaguered backline throughout. The striker got things rolling with a fourth-minute opener and completed a brace late on, while also laying on both of strike partner Craig Mackail-Smith's two goals.

Clijsters clash for Robson

British No.3 comes through in straight sets


Laura Robson will take on Kim Clijsters in the second round of the US Open after coming through a tight tussle Samantha Crawford at Flushing Meadows.

The 18-year-old was not at her best but won the points that mattered in a 6-3 7-6 (8/6) victory - with a clash with three-time champion Clijsters, who is playing in her final professional tournament, her reward.

Robson was playing in a grand slam as a direct entrant on ranking for the first time and found herself in the unusual position of being the senior player.

American Crawford, 17, came through qualifying and is ranked only 393rd compared to Robson's 89, so this was a great opportunity for the British No.3 to reach the second round for the second successive year.

The pair have similar games, hitting plenty of winners but also making a lot of errors, but it was Robson who was just the steadier in the opening set.

Robson had the better of three straight breaks to lead 5-3 and then held to take the set, but quickly found herself down a break in the second.

Smashed


Robson hit back to level at 3-3 and from there both players held serve to take the set into a tie-break.

Robson donated the first set point to her opponent with a double fault, and Crawford should have taken it but smashed the ball straight back to her opponent after the British player's return had flown up in the air off her frame, and then dumped a volley long.

The American certainly possesses a lot of power but Robson traded well to bring up her first match point and took it when her opponent drilled a return wide.

Robson said: "She was really tough. I'd never seen her play before. For the first few games I was just trying to stick with her basically because she seemed to rip every shot that I hit.

"She definitely played like she had no pressure on her. It was an interesting match but I thought I played okay. She's taller than me so she felt older."

Barton doubts Marseille move

QPR midfielder back training with the youngsters

Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton doubts a move to Marseille is now going to happen before the close of the transfer window.

Barton is currently serving a 12-game suspension as a result of his sending-off against former club Manchester City on the final day of last season and has no long-term future at Loftus Road.

He has been stripped of the captaincy, not been given a squad number and recently trained with Football League new boys Fleetwood Town.

A move to French giants Marseille had been mooted and Barton had initially been keen on exploring the option of a switch to Stade Velodrome.

However, the 29-year-old is now back training with QPR's youngsters after expressing his disappointment that a deal with Marseille looks unlikely.

Barton wrote on Twitter: "Doesn't look like this Marseille thing is gonna happen now. 'Whatever doesn't kill you make you stronger' #heartbroken"

Sky Sports revealed on Monday that QPR are ready to offer Barton, who has three years left on his contract, a free transfer in order to facilitate a move.

It now remains to be seen whether a deal will materialise for Barton, who scored three goals in 31 Premier League appearances last season after joining QPR from Newcastle United.

Israeli army cleared in Rachel Corrie death


An Israeli court has ruled in a civil case that the Israel army was not at fault in the bulldozer death of American pro-Palestinian activist Rachel Corrie nearly 10 years ago.

Corrie was 23 years old when she went to the town of Rafah in the Gaza Strip as part of a group of activists from the International Solidarity Movement (ISM).

Al Jazeera's Cal Perry reports from Haifa.

WEBCAST: Strong Earthquake Hits El Savador

Written By Sizzling LEO on 8/27/2012 | 1:53 am




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