Nelson Mandela
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Obama mourns Mandela's death, credits him for his success
World | Dec 06, 2013, 03:57 PM ISTWashington: Describing himself as one of the countless millions who drew inspiration from Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama today mourned the death of the South African anti-apartheid icon with whom he shares the distinction of being
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Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies at 95
World | Dec 06, 2013, 12:43 PM ISTJohannesburg: Nelson Mandela, who became one of the world's most beloved statesmen and a colossus of the 20th century when he emerged from 27 years in prison to negotiate an end to white minority rule
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Mandela still critical but stable: Presidency
World | Nov 19, 2013, 09:24 AM ISTJohannesburg : The condition of South Africa's former president Nelson Mandela is still "stable but critical", the country's Presidency said Monday."Madiba (the clan name of Mandela) continues to respond to treatment," reported Xinhua citing the
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S. Africa to erect Mandela's statue at presidency
World | Sep 27, 2013, 12:40 PM ISTJohannesburg : The South African government Thursday announced that it is building a nine-meter bronze-coated statue of Nelson Mandela to be erected at the presidency in Pretoria in December.This was revealed by Minister of Arts
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Thanks for praying for granddad: Mandela's granddaughter
World | Sep 07, 2013, 12:02 PM ISTDurban: "My grandfather has come home and thank you everyone for your prayers," ailing former South African president Nelson Mandela's granddaughter Ndileka said here.She was speaking at the first edition of the South Africa India
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Mandela's health improves 'slowly but steadily': presidency
World | Aug 12, 2013, 03:55 PM ISTJohannesburg: Ailing anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela is making “slow but steady” progress, even as the South African statesman's medical condition remains critical, the country's presidency has said. The 95-year-old former democracy icon - battling for life
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Exhibition on Nelson Mandela in Kolkata
India | Jul 29, 2013, 02:33 PM ISTKolkata, July 29: Offering a glimpse into the life of anti-apartheid icon and former South African president Nelson Mandela, an ongoing exhibition in the city has been enthralling the leader's fans through artefacts related to
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Mandela on life support, faces 'impending death'
World | Jul 05, 2013, 06:53 AM ISTJohannesburg, Jul 5: Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces "impending death," court documents show.The former president's health is "perilous," according to documents filed in the court case that resulted
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Rare pics of Nelson Mandela (including his India visit)
National | Dec 07, 2013, 07:25 AM ISTNew Delhi: Nelson Mandela, who passed away on Thursday, exemplified the struggle for justice and equality. His journey from an angry anti-apartheid activist to South African President is truly remarkable and unparalleled in the history
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Mandela family divided over his burial site
World | Jun 26, 2013, 06:29 PM ISTPretoria, June 26: While former South African president Nelson Mandela is still fighting for his life in a hospital here, his family is squabbling over his final resting place.The family is reportedly divided between his
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Mandela responding better to treatment
World | Jun 12, 2013, 08:38 PM ISTJohannesburg, Jun 12 : After a “difficult last few days”, South Africa's ailing democracy icon Nelson Mandela was “responding better” to treatment on his fifth day in hospital today and was making progress in his
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Nelson Mandela's journey from a terrorist to freedom icon
World | Dec 06, 2013, 09:49 AM ISTNew Delhi: The brave leader who led a battle against the racial segregation in Africa is no more today.South African President Jacob Zuma made the announcement at a news conference late Thursday, saying "we
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Mandela's condition 'satisfactory', says Presidency
World | Apr 16, 2013, 08:40 AM ISTJohannesburg, April 16: The condition of anti-apartheid icon and former South African president Nelson Mandela was "satisfactory" following his discharge from hospital earlier this month, the Presidency said."He's stable. There's nothing to be concerned about.
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Mandela's treatment continues at hospital
World | Apr 01, 2013, 07:01 AM ISTJohannesburg, April 1: Former South African president Nelson Mandela continued to receive treatment in hospital four days after re-admission due to the recurrence of his lung infection, the presidency said.Mandela, 94, was re-admitted to hospital
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Nelson Mandela once fell in love with Indian-origin lady: Book
World | Dec 06, 2013, 12:57 PM ISTJohannesburg: South Africa might have had an Indian-origin First Lady if Amina Cachalia had agreed to a proposal of marriage from the country's first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela.Mandela proposed to Amina, the widow of
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Nelson Mandela admitted to hospital again
World | Mar 28, 2013, 04:49 PM ISTJohannesburg, Mar 28: Anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela has been re-admitted to a hospital due to the recurrence of his lung infection, the country's Presidency said today.Asking people to pray for
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Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital
World | Mar 11, 2013, 07:09 AM ISTJohannesburg, March 11: Former South African president Nelson Mandela was discharged from hospital Sunday after undergoing a medical check-up, the presidency said.The 94-year-old was admitted into a hospital Saturday, for the second time in three
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Mandela back home after a night in hospital
World | Mar 10, 2013, 10:56 PM ISTJohannesburg, Mar 10 :Anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela was back home today after spending a night in hospital where he underwent a “successful medical examination”, the president's office said.“Former President Nelson
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Mandela hospitalised for medical check-up: Presidency
World | Mar 10, 2013, 07:26 AM ISTJohannesburg, Mar 10: Anti-apartheid icon and former South African President Nelson Mandela was hospitalised yesterday for a "scheduled medical checkup", months after he was treated for a lung infection and gallstones."Former president Nelson Mandela was
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Nelson Mandela undergoes successful surgery
World | Dec 16, 2012, 11:38 AM ISTJohannesburg, Dec 16: Former South African president Nelson Mandela has undergone a successful surgery to remove gall stones, the presidency said on Saturday.On Saturday morning, "the former president underwent a procedure via endoscopy to have