Former Liberian President Charles Taylor looks down as he waits for the start of a hearing to receive a verdict in a court room of the Special Court for Sierra Leone in Leidschendam, near The Hague, ...

Rebels have for several years controlled some of the diamond-producing areas in the north, but with the overthrow of President Francois Bozize in March the Seleka rebel coalition now is the government ...

Valentine's Day is that time of year when we pick out that perfect gift for our special someone. But as lovers choose gifts, I beg them not to purchase "blood" or "conflict" diamonds. If you aren't ...