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Nelson Mandela still critical but stable in Pretoria hospital

Nelson Mandela is said to be showing great resilience in hospital though his condition becomes unstable at times. The 95-year-old…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela turns 95 in hospital in Pretoria

Nelson Mandela turns 95 while in hospital in Pretoria, as events take place around the world and in South Africa…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela is in permanent vegetative state facing impending death, court files reveal

Nelson Mandela is being kept alive by a breathing machine and faces “impending death”, a South African court documents reveal.…

11 years ago

Barack Obama praises Nelson Mandela as an ‘inspiration to the world’ during South Africa visit

President Barack Obama has praised Nelson Mandela as "an inspiration to the world", during his visit to South Africa. Barack…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela’s death expected in South Africa as President Jacob Zuma cancels Mozambique trip

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma has cancelled a trip to Mozambique on Thursday after visiting former leader Nelson Mandela, 94,…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela close to death: Archbishop Thabo Makgoba prays for his peaceful end

Leading South African cleric Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has prayed for ex-President Nelson Mandela's "peaceful end" as he remains in a…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela health update: Former South African president still in serious condition in Pretoria hospital

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, remains in a serious but stable condition in a Pretoria hospital, the latest…

11 years ago

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital after treatment for pneumonia

Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from Pretoria hospital after treatment for pneumonia, the government has announced.…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela re-admitted to hospital with recurrence of lung infection

Nelson Mandela has been re-admitted to hospital in South Africa with a recurrence of a lung infection. A statement from…

12 years ago

Inauguration Day: Barack Obama to be sworn in for second term as US president

Barack Obama is due to be officially sworn in for his second term as US president in a small ceremony…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital

Former South Africa’s President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from hospital, the South African presidency says. Nelson Mandela, 94, will…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela in hospital for Christmas

Former South Africa's President Nelson Mandela will spend Christmas in hospital, a government statement has said. Nelson Mandela, 94, was…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela undergoes gallstones removal surgery

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, has had an operation to remove gallstones, a government statement says. The operation…

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Nelson Mandela suffers from lung infection

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, is being treated for a lung infection, the president's office has said. This…

12 years ago

Nelson Mandela in hospital to undergo tests

Nelson Mandela, South Africa's former leader, has been admitted to hospital in the capital Pretoria to undergo tests, officials say.…

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How Secret Service foiled several assassination plots against Mitt Romney and Barack Obama during election campaign

The Secret Service was forced to foil repeated assassination attempts on Barack Obama and Mitt Romney during this year's election…

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