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Australia calls for inclusion of 'blood diamonds' in UN definition

Kerry Hall | March 12, 2013 | 5:43 am Australia Diamond 

The Australian government has called for the inclusion of "blood diamonds" into the international definition of conflict diamonds, reports Sydney's Herald Sun (subs. required). A foreign affairs department spokesperson said the country has indicated to the Kimberley Process membership that it...

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