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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks at a policy forum in Washington on June 9, 2022

US Treasury Report: World Governments Need To Come Together To Enforce Crypto Regulation

A report directs President Biden on how to work within international allies to regulate digital currencies and assets.

Lonmin Miners Agree To End Strike, But South Africa's Labor Struggles Are Far From Over

Lonmin miners who went on strike last month have agreed to a 22 percent pay raise and will return to work this week. But the strike has taken a toll on South Africa's economy, and other mines still face unrest.

South Africa Vows To Clamp Down On Spreading Labor Unrest

Mining strikes against Lonmin Platinum continued in South Africa as the government vowed to crack down on the violence.

South African Activist Elder Epainette Mbeki Scolds ANC

Epainette Mbeki, mother of former South African President Thabo Mbeki and revered anti-Apartheid activist, recently criticized the country's ruling African National Congress which had pressured her son to resign in 2007. The ANC continues to have wide support in South Africa, but Mbeki stressed that its leaders needed to communicate better with the people or public unrest would increase amid the country's persistent economic disparities.

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African Astronauts? Sudan’s Bashir Calls For African Space Agency

Some critics question the need for a poor region like Africa to even consider such an expensive project as going into space.

Finance, Oil Ministries Push for Fuel Price Increase

The finance and oil ministries are lobbying for an increase in prices of diesel, kerosene and LPG, warning cabinet colleagues that time is running out to avert a fiscal disaster and a sovereign credit downgrade to junk by global ratings agencies.

Great White Shark Attack Victim Achmat Hassiem Wins Bronze At 2012 London Paralympics

Achmat Hasseim lost his right leg in a great white shark attack, and the Paralympic swimmer from South Africa used that frightening experience to propel himself to a bronze medal in Saturday's men's 100-meter butterfly in London.

South African Cops Fire On Miners Again As Unrest Spreads

Two weeks after the slaughter at the Marikana platinum mine shocked South Africa, police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse striking miners at a gold mine near Johannesburg.

South Africa Drops Charges Against Comrades Of Slain Miners

South African prosecutors reversed course Sunday and provisionally dropped murder charges against 270 miners whose fellow strikers were gunned down by police on Aug. 16.

Tuberculosis Reaches Lowest Levels Since 1953 In U.S.

Alarming Levels Of Drug-Resistant TB Found Worldwide

In a large international study published in the Lancet medical journal on Thursday, researchers found rates of both multi drug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) and extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) were higher than previously thought and were threatening global efforts to curb the spread of the disease.

Under-fire Meyer Recalls Louw to Springboks Squad

The South Africa rugby head coach has changes in store for his matches against Australia and New Zealand.

Circumcision Gets Blessing From Prominent U.S. Pediatric Group

A prominent pediatric organization points to circumcision's health benefits, but stops short of decreeing that all male infants should go under the knife.

No Fast Growth Rebound for India Amid Downgrade Fears

India's economy likely remained in its deepest slump for nine years in the quarter ending in June, but high inflation and polarized politics leave the country's leaders with limited scope to crank up growth.

Digging Deep: Lonmin Struggles To Get South African Miners Back To Work

Lonmin PLC, the platinum producer whose Marikana mine in South Africa was the site of deadly protests during the past several weeks, is pushing for a return to business as usual after an operations shutdown caused by a wildcat strike and a period of national mourning.

An Israeli flag waves in the West Bank Jewish settlement of Ofra

Made In Palestine? South Africa To Label West Bank Products, Angering Israel

The South African government has decided that all consumer goods produced on the West Bank must be labeled as coming from the occupied Palestinian territories -- and Israel is very angry.

South Africa May Declare ‘Wine War’ Against Britain To Protect Jobs

UK retail giants like Sainsbury and Tesco prefer to buy and move wine in bulk because they can transport higher volumes of the product at a cheaper cost.

Conservative Pastor Blames South African Mine Violence On Homosexuals, Abortion And Feminists

Naidoo’s inflammatory comments have been sharply criticized.

Platinum At 4-Month High On South African Labor Strife

Platinum rose to its highest level since early May on Wednesday and was set for its biggest weekly gain in 10 months as spreading labor unrest in top producer South Africa cast doubt over output for the year.

Gold Near 3-1/2 Month High on ECB Hopes

Gold on Wednesday hovered near a 3-1/2 month high hit in the previous session, as investors remained hopeful the European Central Bank would soon take action to contain the region's debt crisis.

Glencore Won't Pay More For Xstrata, Despite Qataris' Demand

Glencore International PLC (LON: GLEN), a commodity trading company based in Baar, Switzerland, has said it is prepared to bow out of talks to buy Xstrata PLC (LON: XTA) rather than give in to a demand for more money from a major shareholder of the giant mining company.

A protester striking at a platinum mine in South Africa Thursday. Many in the crowd were armed.

Making Sense Of Marikana: The Deep Divisions Behind South Africa?s Miner Massacre

South Africa's miner protests underscore a new dynamic -- the organizations that once wrested power from an oppressive minority are now being targeted as oppressors themselves.

YahClick: New Internet Services in Africa Brings More Possibilities, Broader Access

The Internet opens and connects you to new worlds of possibilities and opportunities anywhere, anytime.In South Africa, the Internet is a make or break in many situations these days with limited access and expensive rates that abounds just to receive the best Internet connection.

Zuma Declares Week Of Mourning For Miners As Lonmin Demands Strikers Return

South African President Jacob Zuma has declared a week of national mourning for the striking miners killed in violence at a platinum mine Thursday, as the mine operator delivered an ultimatum for the strikers' return to work.

South Africa Explodes: 34 Dead, 78 Wounded At Platinum Mine Confrontation

34 miners have been killed and another 78 wounded during the Thursday clash between striking miners and police officers at a platinum mine.

Protesters striking at a platinum mine in South Africa Thursday. Many in the crowd were armed.

18 Killed By Police Fusillade in South Africa [PHOTOS]

18 people were killed by South African police during a wildcat mining strike Thursday, in an episode that was captured entirely by TV news cameras and has stunned the nation, reminding many of not-too-distant days when police would shoot anti-apartheid protesters.