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South Africans remember Mandela with prayers
Nelson Mandela, South Africa's first black president, was mourned on Sunday in a day of prayers. His memorial service will be held on Tuesday.
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Ukrainian protesters topple Lenin statue in Kiev
Anti-government opposition protesters have toppled the statue of Vladimir Lenin in central Kiev.
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Few heirs apparent to Mandela's freedom symbol
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