Of all the remarkable scenes prompted by the death of Nelson Mandela, one of the most astonishing will happen inside the VIP section at his memorial service Tuesday and his funeral Sunday. The full list of foreign heads of states …
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Mandela’s Daughter Describes Father’s ‘Wonderful’ Last Moments
Nelson Mandela’s daughter said the elder statesman had a “wonderful’ last day, spent surrounded by members of his family. Mandela passed away on Dec. 5 after a long battle with illness. He was 95.
Brazil: Shocking Footage of Bloody Riot Raises Concerns Over 2014 World Cup
Supporters of two soccer teams from Rio de Janeiro clashed on Sunday during a Brazilian championship match, interrupting the game for more than one hour and leaving at least three people hospitalized in serious conditions, local officials said.
Shocking television footage showed fans of Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama, two rival …
Mandela’s Complicated Legacy: Who Profits from Mandela’s Brand?
Mandela’s name has been linked to everything from groups like “Bikers for Mandela” to a collection of fine wines, and members of his extended family are continuing to expand on his legacy in different ways.
A Personal Look at Israel’s Controversial Plan to Resettle Bedouins
Nomadic Bedouin tribes have wandered the deserts of Southern Israel for millennia. After the Israeli government approved a plan to relocate up to 40,000 Bedouins and demolish about 40 villages, thousands of Bedouins have protested what they see as a menace to their way of life.
Maya Angelou Recites Nelson Mandela Tribute Poem
“We watched as the hope of Africa sprang through the prison’s doors.”
After Prison Release, Mandela Brought His Plight To The World’s Attention
Only months after his release from prison, Nelson Mandela came to the United States campaigning against South Africa’s apartheid.
Al-Qaeda’s Most Ambitious Franchise: What You Need to Know About AQAP
TIME’s International Editor Bobby Ghosh explains
Watch: Around the World, Moments of Silence for Mandela
From the UN Security Council to the NBA game between the Miami Heat and the Chicago Bulls, here’s a look at how people worldwide observed a moment of silence in memory of Nelson Mandela.
Emotional Reactions to Announcement of Mandela’s Death At The End of Film Premiere
Cries were heard throughout the audience
WATCH: A 777 Tries to Land Sideways Before Aborting
Passengers reportedly watched the landing unfold on seat-back monitors
WATCH: Nelson Mandela’s First TV Interview
Icon espouses ideas in 1961 that became the bedrock of his life
World Leaders Mourn the Death of Nelson Mandela
President Obama, Prime Minister Cameron and Secretary General Ban Ki Moon are among the many across the globe who paid tribute to the South African leader who died on Thursday