It’s the early 1950s and West Africa’s growing number of diamond smugglers is causing headaches for De Beers.
Faced with millions of pounds in losses, the diamond monopoly decides it’s time to get tough with the smugglers.
But while De Beers battles the illicit diamond traders, in the far east of the Soviet Union a new threat is brewing.
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<p>It’s the late 1990s and rebel armies in Angola, Sierra Leone and Congo are bankrolling campaigns of mass murder and terror with diamonds. Now, after years of turning a blind eye, the diamond-buying public is starting to notice the bloodshed. </p><p>But as the issue of so- ... Show More
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<p>A small Danish toy company survives World War Two thanks to its quality craftsmanship, but behind the scenes all is not well. Despite its good reputation, Lego teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, and a choice to change production methods threatens to tear the family-owned compa ... Show More
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Nike vs Adidas. Coca-Cola vs Pepsi. Chaque jour, des entreprises se font la guerre. Parfois, elles se battent pour votre argent. Parfois, c'est pour avoir votre attention. Et parfois, c'est juste pour le plaisir d'écraser le concurrent ! Après Dr La Mort, Wondery, vous présente s ... Show More
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