Activists are leading a boycott against gemstones mined in Myanmar, where the military regime accused of a violent crackdown against the Rohingya has major ties to the mining industry.

Three people died and several hundreds were forced to evacuate as surging floodwaters submerged villages in Eastern Europe on Tuesday.

Rome's iconic Spanish Steps are getting a makeover. High-end jeweler Bulgari is donating 1.5 million euros to the city to restore the staircase.