5 workers shot at Anglo American Platinum mine in S. AfricaFebruary 18, 2013 - 19:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least five workers were shot on Monday, February 18 after security guards at an Anglo American Platinum mine in South Africa opened fire following clashes between rival union factions, ENCA television said, according to Reuters. The station said it believed one worker at the Siphumelele shaft had been killed. Union and company officials were not immediately available for comment. Anglo American Platinum, or Amplats, in January raised the ire of labor and the government when it said it planned to mothball two South African mines, sell another and cut 14,000 jobs. The world's largest platinum producer was hit by violent strikes last year, sparked in large part by a turf battle between rivals unions for membership. Amplats shares were down more than 5 percent in afternoon trade. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for children Moscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said. Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |