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Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (Xhosa pronunciation: [xoˈliːɬaɬa manˈdeːla]; born 18 July 1918) served as President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999, and was the first South African president to be elected in a fully representative democratic election. Before his presidency, Mandela was a militant anti-apartheid activist, and the leader and co-founder of Umkhonto we Sizwe, the armed wing of the African National Congress (ANC). In 1962 he was arrested and convicted of sabotage and other charges, and sentenced to life in prison. Mandela served 27 years in prison, spending many of these years on Robben Island. Following his release from prison on 11 February 1990, Mandela led his party in the negotiations that led to democracy in 1994. As president, he frequently gave priority to reconciliation, while introducing policies aimed at combating poverty and inequality in South Africa.

Mandela makes rare appearance on TV

Source: Politics Balla   |   Apr 30 2013, 2:32am CDT

Mandela makes rare appearance on TV
Cape Town, April 30 (IANS) The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Monday showed rare footage of former president Nelson Mandela sitting in a chair with a blanket over his legs, flanked by President Jacob Zuma, his medical team and several senior members of the ruling African National Congress (ANC).
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Tony Blair to advise next government of Albania

Source: The Telegraph  |   May 19 2013, 2:25am CDT

He set up his Government Advisory Practice shortly after quitting Downing Street in 2007, enlisting Jonathan Powell, his former chief of staff, and Alastair Campbell, his former director of communications. The Sunday ...

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Damascus, May 19 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and 10 others wounded when a car bomb ripped through a Damascus district Saturday night, local media and activists said.
 
 

Weinstein showcases Grace Kelly, Mandela flicks

Source: Washington Examiner   |   May 18 2013, 7:30pm CDT

Jury member Nicole Kidman poses for photographers during a photo call for the jury at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 15, 2013. (AP Photo/Francois Mori) CANNES, France (AP) -- The Wein ...

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Angela Merkel turns her back on Uli Hoeness as tax row clouds Wembley final

Source: The Independent  |   May 18 2013, 6:14pm CDT

Uli Hoeness was not looking his best. His ample frame was covered by just a dressing gown, it was seven in the morning and he was on his doorstep staring at men from the public prosecutor's office. Hoenes ...

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England v New Zealand: The tale of the day

Source: Daily Mail - UK  |   May 18 2013, 6:10pm CDT

Joe Root’s commanding square cut off Neil Wagner to bring up his first Test 50 at Lord’s was exquisitely timed, superbly controlled — and summed up the Yorkshireman’s outstanding innings. Lording it up: Joe Root hits out against New ...

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Players will power rugby’s new world order

Source: Keo New Zealand  |   May 18 2013, 5:11pm CDT

Duane Vermeulen is out of the June Tests. Stormers strong man Duane Vermeulen returned home from the Stormers Super Rugby tour because of injury and conservatively won't play again until July. It could be that he is out for the remai ...

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Emotional PSG farewell for Beckham

Source: CNN  |   May 18 2013, 4:39pm CDT

By Paul Gittings, CNN May 18, 2013 -- Updated 2144 GMT (0544 HKT) The emotion shows as David Beckham walks off the field during his final professional match. STORY HIGHLIGHTS David Beckham plays final professional match Made captain fo ...

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3 Black Oscar Candidates?

Source: The Root  |   May 18 2013, 4:34pm CDT

Heavyweight Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein at the Cannes Film Festival revealed an impressive slate of releases starring black actors, including Idris Elba, Forest Whitaker and Michael B. Jordan, according ...

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