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Millions of mourners honour Mandela`s legacy on social media

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:11

Millions took to social media to honour the legacy of anti-apartheid legend Nelson Mandela, who died at the age of 95, with Twitter generating 7.2 million tweets.

Mandela funeral could `trap` Rouhani: Iran media

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 16:04

The funeral service of Nelson Mandela could be a "trap" for Iranian President Hassan Rouhani because he could run into US President Barack Obama, a hardline Iranian daily warned Sunday.

Manmohan Singh pays tribute to Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 15:27

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday paid tribute to the South African anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela whose life epitomized the fight for freedom and equality.

`Nelson Mandela`s funeral will be one of biggest in world`

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 10:27

The funeral of Nelson Mandela on December 15 in his ancestral home of Qunu will be larger than that of Princess Diana, Michael Jackson and Pope John Paul II combined, ANC leader Ismail Vadi has said.

US sheriff refuses to lower flag in Nelson Mandela`s honour

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 01:07

A sheriff in the US has refused to lower the national flag in tribute to Nelson Mandela, contending that the honour should be reserved only for Americans.

‘Mandela`s jailer praises the anti-apartheid icon

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 08:45

He was with Nelson Mandela during all those years the anti-apartheid icon was imprisoned on Robben Island. And, like millions around the world, he has been hit hard by Mandela`s death.

Political parties in Tamil Nadu pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 09:32

Tamil Nadu`s political parties, including DMK, condoled the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela.

Barack Obama, Bush, Clinton to attend Nelson Mandela`s memorial services

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 08:29

At least three American presidents will travel to South Africa to attend memorial services for anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at age 95.

Obama to travel to S Africa to attend Nelson Mandela memorial events

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 23:35

US President Barack Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to the memory of Nelson Mandela and to participate in memorial events, his spokesperson said on Friday.

Anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela dies at 95, world mourns

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 23:07

Nelson Mandela, a colossus in his lifetime who dismantled the apartheid regime and served as South Africa`s first black president, died at his home here on Friday at the age of 95 after a protracted illness.

Nelson Mandela, a true Gandhian, will continue to inspire: Sheila Dikshit

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 23:03

Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit condoled the death of Nelson Mandela on Friday while describing him as a true Gandhian, an outstanding hero and a crusader against apartheid.

Bangladesh declares three-day state mourning for Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 22:36

Bangladesh has declared a three-day state mourning from Saturday to pay tribute to former South African president Nelson Mandela, who passed away Thursday night.