World Aug 22 Botswana uncovers one of the largest diamonds ever found at 2,492-carats By Associated Press
Politics Dec 18 The European Union targets Russian diamond industry in latest round of Ukraine war sanctions The European Union is imposing sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry as well as more than 140 officials, companies and organizations. By Associated Press
World Mar 24 Bolsonaro hands over undeclared jewels to Brazilian authorities A representative of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday handed a set of diamond jewelry he received during his presidency over to a state bank, as ordered by a government watchdog amid an investigation into the gifts. By Carla Bridi, Associated Press
World Oct 31 Watch For Liberia, Natural Resources Are Blessings, Curses on Road to Democracy Liberia's Oil, Diamond Resources Are Both Blessing and Curse…
World Aug 05 Analyst: Trial Spotlights Scourge of Conflict Diamonds British supermodel Naomi Campbell testified Thursday at the war crimes trial of former Liberian President Charles Taylor that she received a small bag of "dirty-looking stones" after attending a dinner with the leader, but couldn't say for certain if they… By Larisa Epatko