A massive 11,000-carat ruby has been unearthed in Myanmar’s war-scarred gemstone heartland

BANGKOK (AP) — Miners in Myanmar have discovered a ruby ​​of rare and gigantic dimensions, making it the second-largest by weight found in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian country, state media reported Friday. The 11,000-carat ruby ​​(2.2 kilograms, or 4.8 pounds) was unearthed near the town of Mogok in the upper Mandalay region, the heart of…

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Vatican’s careful words on Pope-Rubio meeting imply deep Trump tensions

Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 8 (Reuters) – After Pope Leo met with U.S. Secretary of State Rubio, the Vatican issued a statement saying the two pledged to improve bilateral relations, an acknowledgment of unprecedented tensions, insiders and analysts said. Rubio’s meeting Thursday with Leo, America’s first pope, drew widespread public attention as President Donald…

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