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Nelson Mandela
 South Africa releases Mandela 90th birthday coinThe South African Reserve Bank says 5 million coins featuring a smiling Nelson Mandela will go into circulation on July 18, the former president's 90th birthday.
New book uses food to explore Mandela's life
A new book examining Nelson Mandela's life was launched Saturday with a feast that included everything from the spaghetti casserole he was brought in jail to the soured milk he longed for while living underground.  Haysbert: Prez role on '24' may have helped ObamaDennis Haysbert likes to believe his portrayal as the first African-American U.S. president on Fox's "24" may have helped pave the way for Barack Obama.  Bush signs bill allowing Mandela visitsPresident Bush signed a bill Tuesday allowing Nelson Mandela to visit the United States without the secretary of state having to certify that he is not a terrorist.  Pistorius set for first Olympic qualifying raceDouble-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius knows he's a long shot for the Beijing Olympic Games - but that won't stop him from giving his all when he competes in Milan on Wednesday in a bid to qualify.
Initial Tiger Stadium demolition gets under way
Crews began the process of tearing down historic Tiger Stadium on Monday.  Bush gets bill to end blocks to MandelaCongress sent President Bush a bill on Friday that once signed into law will allow Nelson Mandela to visit the United States without the secretary of state having to certify that he is not a terrorist.  Stars gather for Nelson Mandela birthday showQueen, Leona Lewis, Amy Winehouse and a host of African stars joined tens of thousands of music fans Friday to salute Nelson Mandela at a concert honoring the South African statesman's 90th birthday.  South African parliament honors Mandela's birthdayTributes to Nelson Mandela's dignity, humanity and humor poured in at a special sitting of South Africa's Parliament on Friday to mark the anti-apartheid icon's 90th birthday.
Zimbabwe opposition: No. 2 released from jail
The Zimbabwe opposition party's No. 2 official was freed on bail Thursday, two weeks after being arrested and charged with treason. |
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