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8:32 am
Mon July 22, 2013

Top Stories: Royal Baby Wait; Mandela Improving

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Originally published on Mon July 22, 2013 8:53 am

  • Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been in a Pretoria hospital since June 8. He's being treated for a life-threatening respiratory infection. Last week he turned 95 and a banner near the hospital drew admirers such as this woman.
    Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been in a Pretoria hospital since June 8. He's being treated for a life-threatening respiratory infection. Last week he turned 95 and a banner near the hospital drew admirers such as this woman.
    Siphiwe Sibeko Reuters /Landov

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