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Dutch luxury seaside cell awaits the butcher of Bosnia

The Scheveningen detention center in the Hague, where Mladic will be detained, seems relatively luxurious. The location of the detention center is about 2 km (one mile) from the beach where top properties have views of rolling sand dunes and the whiff of sea spray.
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De Beers

De Beers returns to profit, remains cautious

De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, returned to a profit in 2010 as production rose 34 percent and diamond prices recovered to pre-crisis levels, although it remains cautious about the market this year.
Charles Taylor

Charles Taylor allowed to appeal over documents

Former Liberian president Charles Taylor, who boycotted his war crimes trial for a third day on Friday, was granted the right to appeal over key documentation for a case that has drawn international interest.
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Zimbabwe diamond, coal exploration fees soar

Zimbabwe has drastically increased exploration fees for diamonds and coal, in an effort to discourage companies from speculating on mining claims, state media reported on Wednesday.
Charles Taylor

Taylor's lawyer storms out of war crimes court

The defence lawyer for former Liberian president Charles Taylor defied the Sierra Leone war crimes court on Tuesday, walking out in protest ahead of closing arguments in the case and calling it a farce.

Central African Republic candidates say poll rigged

Rivals to Central African Republic leader Francois Bozize pulled their representatives off the election body on Saturday, alleging fraud after early partial results from last weekend's poll put Bozize in the lead.
De Beers

De Beers sees 2011 diamond price growth shy of 2010

Rough diamond prices are expected to rise further this year, but will not match last year's sharp double-digit percentage rebound, which was boosted by restocking from jewellers, the head of De Beers sales division said on Monday.
People walk past a Christmas tree at Dubai mall in Dubai December 25, 2009.

A 'wealthy' Christmas tree leaves Abu Dhabi hotel sighing

The Christmas tree was unveiled at Emirates Palace hotel in Abu Dhabi last week to boost the holiday mood of its guest and attract tourists’ attention. The tree was adorned with gold, silver, gems and precious stones including rubies and diamonds
Prince William gifts Kate Diana’s 18-ct engagement ring.

Prince William gifts his mother Diana’s ring to Kate

Following the announcement of the royal engagement of Prince William and Kate Middleton, Clarence House confirmed in a brief statement that the Prince has gifted Kate his mother's 18-carat sapphire and diamond engagement ring.

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