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Sierra Leone: U.S. Lawyer Appointed Chief Prosecutor for UN-Backed Court AllAfrica.com
The United Nations-backed Special Court for Sierra Leone announced today that it has appointed an experienced lawyer from the United States as its next Chief Prosecutor.
Sierra Leone Diamond flags fundraising ShareCast
LONDON (SHARECAST) - Sierra Leone Diamond hopes to raise at least £13m from a placing to fund the expansion of its diamond projects and develop additional non-diamond assets, it said today.
Former Iowa Prosecutor To Lead Ruwandan War Crimes Trial KCCI 8 Des Moines
A former Iowa prosecutor will now lead a war crimes trial in Sierra Leone.
'Blood Diamond' May Dull Gem's Gleam KDKA Pittsburgh
For diamond merchants it's the peak season for sales, CBS News correspondent Thalia Assuras reports. but Hollywood may dull the gleam with the movie "Blood Diamond."
'Blood Diamond' May Dull Gem's Gleam CBS News
A new movie may make some people think twice before they buy a diamond this holiday season. Thalia Assuras reports on the real story behind "Blood Diamond."
Africa News: 'Blood Diamond,' Congo Inaugural NPR
The latest news from Africa includes the release of new movie about Sierra Leone's diamond trade -- Blood Diamond -- and a milestone inaugural in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Facts About Blood Diamonds CBS News
Conflict, or blood diamonds are mined in a war zone and sold, usually clandestinely, in order to finance an insurgent or invading army's war efforts. Find out more about how to avoid buying one.
Human Rights Prize Goes to Film About Refugee's Death Deutsche Welle
The jury awarded prizes to films about the Middle East conflict, AIDS in Africa, a psychiatric institution in Romania and to one about a particularly shocking case of human rights violations in Germany.
 Secretary of State for Defence tells Joint Helicopter Force families that they are as important to operational success Government News Network
Secretary of State for Defence, Rt Hon Des Browne MP, today visited the Joint Helicopter Force (JHF) at RAF Odiham - home to the helicopter command.
'United 93' wins N.Y. and D.C. film awards Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"United 93," which unflinchingly depicts the hijacked 9/11 flight that crashed into a Pennsylvania field, was chosen Monday as best picture of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle and the Washington, D.C., Film Critics Association.