South African police fired on striking workers at a platinum mine, killing 34 people.
South African Police Kill 34 Striking Miners

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Policemen fire at striking miners outside a South African mine in Rustenburg, August 16, 2012.

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A miner runs as police shoot outside a South African mine in Rustenburg, August 16, 2012.

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Policemen in teargas and dust open fire on striking miners at the Lonmin Platinum Mine near Rustenburg, South Africa, August 16, 2012.

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Police open fire on striking miners at the Lonmin Platinum Mine near Rustenburg, South Africa, August 16, 2012.