Blood diamonds, the sequel - Sacramento News & Review

Blood diamonds, the sequel Sacramento News & Review By Fayia Sellu Guest Comment No-party-preference candidate says that the open primary gives us a chance to break the deadlock. Letters Sacramento News & Review readers share their thoughts on Romney's likely marijuana stance and foie gras. and more »

PAC'S ALAN MARTIN PRESENTS SPEECH TO WDC 8TH ANNUAL MEETING IN VICENZA, ITALY - Tacy

PAC'S ALAN MARTIN PRESENTS SPEECH TO WDC 8TH ANNUAL MEETING IN VICENZA, ITALY Tacy In accepting Eli's kind invitation I had asked that I be able to open a debate today about a critical issue facing the KP and your industry: the need to redefine what constitutes a conflict diamond. This conversation is apt considering the difficulties ... and more »

Taylor to address the court in 'blood diamond' case - MaltaToday

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Taylor to address the court in 'blood diamond' case MaltaToday Former Liberian president Charles Taylor is expected to address the international court that found him guilty of war crimes in Sierra Leone. It is his last chance to speak at the tribunal in The Hague before being sentenced on 30 May. Charles Taylor Tells Court: 'I Sympathize with Victims of Sierra Leone Civil War'Voice of America (blog) Taylor to reject call for 80-year sentenceChicago Tribune Taylor: West manipulating war crimes courtsThe Daily Star all 400 news articles »

While jewellers profit Palestinians bear the cost - Alternative Information Center (AIC)

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While jewellers profit Palestinians bear the cost Alternative Information Center (AIC) The Kimberley Process is under pressure to review the definition of a "conflict diamond" which is presently restricted to "rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to fund violence aimed at undermining legitimate governments". and more »

Diamond Jubilee: Clemency sought for Jacobite descendants - BBC News

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Diamond Jubilee: Clemency sought for Jacobite descendants BBC News Found guilty of treason, attainders were described as having tainted blood. It meant they and generations of their families that followed them were barred from owning, or inheriting property, and of ever holding public office.