Archive | November 5, 2011

80 year Oppenheimer family sway over the global diamond trade ends

November 5, 2011

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For the Oppenheimers, diamonds are not forever   By Marius Bosch Reuters   JOHANNESBURG Nov 4, 2011 – For over 80 years, South Africa’s Oppenheimer family held sway over the global diamond trade, an era which came to an end of Friday with Anglo American’s buyout offer for De Beers. The $5.1 billion the family will […]

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2012 London Olympic and Paralympic posters unveiled

November 5, 2011

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London 2012: Olympic and Paralympic posters unveiled BBC News A series of 12 Olympic and Paralympic posters, designed by leading UK artists including Tracey Emin and Chris Ofili, has been unveiled in London. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-15593109

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