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Rwanda-Congo deja vu?
November 20, 2012 8:31 PM
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - History is repeating itself in eastern Congo. Rebels supported by Rwanda are on the march. Civilians are fleeing. And hidden, higher powers appear to be taking sides. Congo and Rwanda have been at this stage before; first in 1996, then in 1998, also in 2004 and... more » -
Zimbabwe government takes over mining
November 6, 2010 11:19 AM
HARARE, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwe's government says it is taking over a joint mining venture after allegations its private partners are dealers of blood diamonds. Goodwills Masirembwa, chairman of the state-owned Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation, said Saturday all 12 directors of a company called Core Mining have been banned from... more » -
Naomi Campbell testifies she received 'dirty rocks'
August 5, 2010 9:54 AM
Model Naomi Campbell has testified at the war crimes trial of former Liberian ruler Charles Taylor that she received "dirty rocks." Campbell was being questioned about claims made by actress Mia Farrow that Taylor gave the model an uncut diamond after a dinner party hosted by Nelson Mandela in... more »
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