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Mandela prison drawing sells for $112,575 in New York
A drawing by late South African president Nelson Mandela of the door of his prison cell on Robben Island - where he was held for 18 years - sold on ... Art and culture -
South African minister defends police over Beyonce gig chaos
South Africa’s police minister defended officers on Monday after revelers at a weekend concert dedicated to Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg ... Entertainment -
South Africa launches notes and coins for 100th anniversary of Mandela’s birth
South Africa on Friday launched a set of limited edition bank notes and gold coins to mark the 100th anniversary on July 18 of the birth of Nelson ... Variety -
Obama post-Charlottesville tweet most liked ever on Twitter
A tweet by former president Barack Obama about the violence in Charlottesville has become the most liked message in the history of Twitter, the ... Digital -
CIA spy tip-off reportedly led to 1962 arrest of Nelson Mandela
“He could have incited a war in South Africa, the US would have to get involved, grudgingly,” a former CIA operative said Variety -
Palestinians unveil 20-foot Mandela statue in Ramallah
Palestinians on Tuesday inaugurated a giant statue of Nelson Mandela donated by the South African city of Johannesburg to their political capital in ... Reports -
Mandela’s grandson arrested for alleged rape in South Africa
A man identified as one of Nelson Mandela’s grandsons has been arrested for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl Africa -
South Africans celebrate International Nelson Mandela Day
South Africans honored the 67 years of former president Nelson Mandela's service to the country on his birthday Africa -
Mandela phone app for tourists in South Africa
Users can use the tool to plan their travels around major sites associated with the liberation icon Digital -
Madonna defends altered photos of MLK, Mandela
The star posted photos of civil rights icons Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King Jr. that were doctored to look like her new album close-up Variety -
Idris Elba, from Mandela to murderer to... director?
The 42-year-old says he is keen to avoid getting himself typecast Profiles -
‘I’ll have the Mandela!’ Lobster species named after South African hero
The squat lobster now has the Latin name Munidopsis mandelai in honor of the leader who died in December Variety -
Good riddance 2013, a year of misfortune and a few good men
It is that time of year when journalists, analysts and pundits engage in that annual ritual of taking stock of what were the best and the worst ... Middle East -
Top 10 photos of 2013
An entire year of news summed up in 10 of the most poignant and popular photos in 2013 Perspective -
Actor Morgan Freeman mistaken for Mandela in India billboard gaffe
The Indian owner of the billboard was left red-faced after the discovery that a photo of actor Morgan Freeman had been used Variety -
Mandela statue to be unveiled on reconciliation day
The 30-foot, bronze colossus will be officially unwrapped by President Jacob Zuma Variety -
Israel considers buying its own ‘Air Force One’
A week after Netanyahu reportedly chose to miss Mandela’s memorial service because of travel costs Middle East -
An Arab Mandela
This region has produced many national liberation leaders, but none with a vision beyond ending colonial rule Middle East -
Dignitaries, celebrities bid final farewell to Mandela
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Traditional tribal rituals at Mandela’s funeral
An ox is slaughtered, the deceased is wrapped in a lion skin and a family elder keeps talking to the spirit Features -
World bids farewell to Nelson Mandela
The funeral ends 10 days of national mourning and was preceded by a two-hour public ceremony with around 4,500 invited guests Africa -
Mandela’s coffin arrives in his native Eastern Cape province
Funeral to be held on Sunday in Qunu, Mandela’s birthplace World News -
Mandela, a man of wisdom who inspired wisdom
This is a lesson for all of us, and particularly for those who prefer to destroy their homelands rather than giving coexistence a chance World -
An enemy backlash to Nelson Mandela’s death
Mandela was inspiring. His complex character encompassed a set of contradictions that few people are able to exhibit. He was an ideologue but also a ... Africa -
White house dismisses critics over Obama-Castro handshake
U.S. President Barack Obama faced a backlash from Republicans after exchanging pleasantries with Castro World News -
Is the key to Obama’s heart an iPhone selfie?
Some time ago, U.S. president seemed to have awkward encounters with fellow world leaders World -
BBC defends ‘excessive’ Mandela coverage
Corporation sent 120 staff to South Africa, three times as many as all rival UK broadcasters put together Television & Radio -
If only we followed in Mandela’s footsteps
One of the traits which has always been associated with Nelson Mandela was the lack of resentment World -
Fans to pay tribute to Mandela in FIFA competition in Morocco
The tribute will be before kickoff at all eight Club World Cup matches in Morocco Sports -
Wrong time for a selfie? Obama snap at Mandela memorial creates stir
In a candid moment, Denmark’s Helle Thorning-Schmidt can be seen holding up her smartphone with Obama lending a helping hand Variety