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Dignitaries and celebrities from around the globe and thousands of South Africans have gathered in Soweto for a massive memorial service honoring anti-apartheid icon and legendary humanitarian Nelson ... more » Dignitaries and celebrities from around the globe and thousands of South Africans have gathered in Soweto for a massive memorial service honoring anti-apartheid icon and legendary humanitarian Nelson Mandela.« less

Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the unrest in Ukraine as that country debates whether to move clos more » Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the unrest in Ukraine as that country debates whether to move closer to the West or fall back into Russia's orbit.« less

CBS News became part of the South African story when in 1985, foreign correspondent Allen Pizzey reported on a police operation in which officers hiding in a crate on a truck bed opened fire on anti-a more » CBS News became part of the South African story when in 1985, foreign correspondent Allen Pizzey reported on a police operation in which officers hiding in a crate on a truck bed opened fire on anti-apartheid activists. Three people, including two children, were killed. CBS News was subsequently forced to leave South Africa for airing the report.« less

At the funeral service for Nelson Mandela in Qunu, South Africa, his grandson, Mandla, reads his grandfather's obituary. At the funeral service for Nelson Mandela in Qunu, South Africa, his grandson, Mandla, reads his grandfather's obituary.« less

Ahmed Kathrada, Nelson Mandela's friend of 67 years, delivers emotional remarks at Mandela's funeral in Qunu, South Africa. Ahmed Kathrada, Nelson Mandela's friend of 67 years, delivers emotional remarks at Mandela's funeral in Qunu, South Africa.« less

Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, Nandi, shares some the anti-apartheid leader's favorite childhood stories while speaking at his funeral service in Qunu, South Africa. Nelson Mandela's granddaughter, Nandi, shares some the anti-apartheid leader's favorite childhood stories while speaking at his funeral service in Qunu, South Africa.« less

At the funeral service for Nelson Mandela, President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob G. Zuma delivers remarks on the Mandela's life and legacy. At the funeral service for Nelson Mandela, President of the Republic of South Africa Jacob G. Zuma delivers remarks on the Mandela's life and legacy.« less

After a funeral ceremony, the coffin containing the body of Nelson Mandela is brought to a family grave site in Qunu, South Africa -- Mandela's final resting place. After a funeral ceremony, the coffin containing the body of Nelson Mandela is brought to a family grave site in Qunu, South Africa -- Mandela's final resting place.« less

Many Cubans are eager to see President Raul Castro's economic reforms take root fast, but not everyone in Cuba is benefiting equally as the government loosens its controls. Portia Siegelbaum reports. Many Cubans are eager to see President Raul Castro's economic reforms take root fast, but not everyone in Cuba is benefiting equally as the government loosens its controls. Portia Siegelbaum reports.« less

When black South Africans were forced to move from cities and farms to desolate land with no infrastructure, hundreds of children died of malnutrition and cholera. David Russell, a priest posted nearb more » When black South Africans were forced to move from cities and farms to desolate land with no infrastructure, hundreds of children died of malnutrition and cholera. David Russell, a priest posted nearby, was angered by what he saw and staged a hunger strike. Although he was jailed, his actions scored a modest victory. Michelle Miller reports.« less