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Obama: Mandela 'Belongs to the Ages'

President says Mandela's example made his own life possible

(Newser) - President Obama today paid homage to Nelson Mandela shortly after the former South African leader's death was announced , reports Politico and AP . "He no longer belongs to us," said Obama. "He belongs to the ages." Some other highlights:
  • Mandela was “a man who took
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Key Moments in Mandela&#39;s Life
 Key Moments in Mandela's Life 
Dec 5, 2013 4:43 PM CST

Key Moments in Mandela's Life

Former South African is dead at 95

(Newser) - The accolades have begun pouring in for Nelson Mandela, who has died at age 95 . Meanwhile, the AP ticks off some key moments in his life:
  • April 20, 1964: Charged with sabotage, Mandela delivered a statement during his trial in Pretoria that revealed the depth of his resolve in the
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Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

 Nelson Mandela 
 Dead at 95 
Dec 5, 2013 3:58 PM CST

Nelson Mandela Dead at 95

'Our people have lost a father,' says South Africa's president

(Newser) - Nelson Mandela is dead at age 95, the president of South Africa told the world today. "Our nation has lost its greatest son," Jacob Zuma announced to his nation, as quoted by CNN . "Our people have lost a father." The anti-apartheid icon had been in failing...

South Africa Hotel Offers Fake Slum Experience

This 'Shanty Town' has under-floor heating

(Newser) - Well, this is ... interesting: You can now pay half the average South African's monthly salary—or $82 a night—to stay in a slum. Not a real one, as some one billion people worldwide do; instead, Gizmodo reports, South Africa's Emoya Luxury Hotel and Spa is offering the...

'Underdog' Rescued From Giant Hole

Pooch fell 700 feet to bottom of unused mine

(Newser) - Some cheerful news to start the week: A massive rescue operation succeeded in saving a dog who had gotten stuck at the bottom of one of the world's biggest manmade holes, Metro reports. The pooch—nicknamed "Underdog"—was spotted last week swimming in the lake at the...

Dog Saved From Dump Climbs Mt. Everest

Rupee thought to be first to achieve feat

(Newser) - Mount Everest has its first known canine climber: a dog who was rescued from near death at an Indian dump. Rupee was adopted by South African golfer Joanne Lefson, who had taken her previous dog, Oscar, around the world (and has written an upcoming book about it). Her latest adventure...

Still 'Unstable,' Nelson Mandela Leaves Hospital

Home set up to handle intensive health needs

(Newser) - Nelson Mandela was discharged from the hospital today while still in critical condition and was driven in an ambulance to his Johannesburg home, which has been set up to provide intensive care, South Africa's presidency said. On a sunny but cold morning, an ambulance took the anti-apartheid leader home...

Pistorius Indicted on Murder Charge

Olympian's trial to begin in March

(Newser) - Oscar Pistorius was indicted today on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition in the Valentine's Day shooting death of his girlfriend. A Pretoria court set March 3 as the trial date for the double-amputee Olympian, who has said he shot Reeva Steenkamp by mistake, believing she was...

Pistorius to Be Indicted Tomorrow—on Victim's Birthday

Trial date set for March 2014

(Newser) - Olympian sprinter Oscar Pistorius will be served with an indictment for premeditated murder in a South African court tomorrow—the same day his late girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp would have turned 30 years old. Prosecutors say it's also "possible" the double-amputee will face additional charges, reports the AP . Local...

Mandela Turns 95; Said to Be Improving

World celebrates with service

(Newser) - It's Nelson Mandela's 95th birthday, and the anti-apartheid leader remains in the hospital—but South African President Jacob Zuma says his health is "steadily improving," the BBC reports. Mandela's daughter, Zindzi, echoed the sentiment, saying he was "making remarkable progress and we look forward...

Mandela Might Be Going Home
Mandela Might Be
Going Home
Jul 14, 2013 7:13 AM CDT

Mandela Might Be Going Home

Former president Mbeki thinks discharge from hospital is imminent

(Newser) - A former president of South Africa says he expects Nelson Mandela to soon be discharged from the hospital to recuperate at home. Thabo Mbeki was speaking at a memorial service for another ANC leader when he said that he was "quite certain" Mandela would be going home, reports South...

Mandela Grandson Accused of Grave Tampering in Feud

Mandla Mandela in fight with relatives over where Nelson will be buried

(Newser) - An unfortunate family feud that's playing out amid Nelson Mandela's final days has now turned into a legal one—involving charges of grave tampering, no less, reports the BBC . It all revolves around where Mandela will be buried. Grandson Mandla thinks it should be in the village of...

'Deeply Humbled' Obama Visits Mandela's Cell

Praises 'heroes' of Robben Island prison

(Newser) - President Obama may not get to see Nelson Mandela , but he paid tribute to the apartheid icon today by visiting the bleak prison cell where Mandela spent 18 years of his prison term, reports the BBC . Writing in the Robben Island prison guest book that he was "deeply humbled,...

Obama Won&#39;t See Mandela
 Obama Won't See Mandela 
Jun 29, 2013 7:36 AM CDT

Obama Won't See Mandela

He will meet with family instead

(Newser) - Barring a last-minute change, President Obama won't be visiting the man he considers a personal hero, Nelson Mandela. Obama is now in South Africa, but the White House announced that he will skip a visit to the hospital "out of deference to Nelson Mandela's peace and comfort...

Obama on Mandela: 'I Do Not Need a Photo Op'

It remains up in the air whether he will meet the ailing luminary

(Newser) - Barack Obama is en route to South Africa just as Nelson Mandela looks en route to the hereafter (though his ex-wife says he's showing " great improvement "). But Obama says he won't push too hard to see the ailing luminary, for fear of being an unwanted...

What to Look for as Obama Tours Africa

Nelson Mandela reportedly on life support

(Newser) - President Obama has arrived in Senegal, the first of three countries he'll visit during his African tour—the other two being Tanzania and South Africa, the Wall Street Journal reports. His trip comes at a heavy moment for South Africa, the New York Times notes, with Nelson Mandela said...

Archbishop Prays for 'Peaceful End' for Mandela

No update on former South African president's condition

(Newser) - As South Africa braces for a farewell to Nelson Mandela, an archbishop visited him at the hospital to pray for a "peaceful, perfect end" for the former president. Mandela was recently reported to be in critical condition , and there has been no update on the 94-year-old's condition since...

South Africa Braces for Mandela Farewell

'If it's his time to go, he can go'

(Newser) - With Nelson Mandela's condition said to be critical , South Africans—who'd been praying for his recovery—are now preparing to bid goodbye to the former president, with Reuters citing "a perceptible change in mood." "If it's his time to go, he can go. I...

Mandela's Condition Turns Critical

President says condition has deteriorated in past 24 hours

(Newser) - The South African presidency says the health condition of Nelson Mandela has become critical. The office of President Jacob Zuma said that the president had visited the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader this evening and was informed by the medical team that Mandela's condition had become critical in the past 24...

Mandela's Health Improving: Grandson

Says former president 'looks good'

(Newser) - Nelson Mandela is "recovering well" after his hospital admission more than a week ago, says his grandson. The former leader "looked good" to Mandla Mandela, the BBC reports. "It gave us hope that he is going to recover soon," the younger Mandela said at a cousin'...

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