S.African miner fires 8500 staff

SOUTH African miner Gold Fields has fired 8500 workers who refused to halt an illegal stoppage at its KDC East mine, a spokesman says. "All 8500 people who were on strike did not come back. They did not return to work, so we have issued dismissal...

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Police admit botched gunman investigation

FRENCH police have unveiled a damning report that shows up several loopholes in the investigation of al-Qaida inspired gunman Mohamed Merah before his shooting spree in Toulouse. The 17-page report by the police disciplinary unit IGPN said "several...

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Friend your boss at your peril

THOUSANDS of young Aussies might have to update their Facebook status from 'hired' to 'fired' sooner than they'd like. Almost one-third of workers aged between 18 and 25 are friends with their boss on social media, a new survey has found. But...

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'Dead' Brazilian is guest at own wake

THERE was screaming. There was fainting. It doesn't happen every day: a car washer in Brazil walked into his own wake, where his distraught family was already weeping over their loss. "People were so startled. Women were fainting, people started...

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Roche probed for not reporting side effect

EUROPE'S top drug regulator has announced it is taking action against pharmaceutical giant Roche for allegedly failing to properly report the side effects of 19 drugs being used by US patients. It is the first time the European Medicines Agency...

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More BBC staff probed on sex claims

A SEXUAL abuse scandal shaking the BBC has broadened, with the broadcaster's chief saying the corporation was investigating claims of abuse and harassment against as many as 10 former and current staff. The BBC has been rocked by allegations that...

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Oldest Battle of Britain hero dies aged 99

THE oldest surviving Battle of Britain pilot, shot down in his Spitfire during the desperate struggle between the Royal Air Force and Hitler's Luftwaffe, has died aged 99, a memorial trust says. William Walker suffered a stroke and died in hospital...

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