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Nelson Mandela Dead At 95
Nelson Mandela Dead At 95
Nelson Mandela Dead At 95
Former South African president and human rights champion Nelson Mandela is dead at the age of 95.  South African president Jacob Zuma made the announcement in a statement to his people today.  He said the country will mourn the passing of one of the country's heroes.  Z...
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Critical
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Critical
South Africa’s Nelson Mandela Critical
Former South African President Nelson Mandela is said to be on his "death bed." Mandela's family says he's putting up a courageous fight. The 95-year-old has been battling a recurring lung infection for nearly three months. The South African presidency calls his condition critical, but stable...
Oscar Pistorius Indicted On Murder Charge
Oscar Pistorius Indicted On Murder Charge
Oscar Pistorius Indicted On Murder Charge
Oscar Pistorius has been indicted on charges of murder and illegal possession of ammunition for the shooting death of the double-amputee Olympian's girlfriend on Valentine's Day. A Pretoria court on Monday set March 3 as the trial date for Pistorius, who says he shot Reeva Steenkamp by mistake, believing she was an intruder in his home...