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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Ailing Mandela making steady progress

PRETORIA, South Africa, April 3 (UPI) -- Nelson Mandela, 94, South Africa's first black president, is steadily improving in his recovery from a recurring lung infection, government officials said. "President Nelson Mandela continues to make steady improvement in hospital," a statement issued by the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Sudan's Bashir to visit South Sudan

JUBA, South Sudan, April 2 (UPI) -- Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is planning his first visit to South Sudan since its independence vote to discuss post-secession issues, officials said. Bashir and South Sudanese President Salva Kiir Mayardit were expected to discuss outstanding issues between... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, April 1, 2013

Judge orders elevator removal

TERUEL, Spain, April 1 (UPI) -- A Spanish judge has ordered two wheelchair-bound sisters to demolish an outdoor elevator that allows them to leave their house. Miriam and Alba, who live in the town of Teruel, only have access to the outside by way of specially-designed elevator attached to their... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Pope Francis celebrates Easter mass

VATICAN CITY, March 31 (UPI) -- Pope Francis delivered the traditional Urbi et Orbi blessing to a packed crowd at St. Peter's Square in the Vatican on Easter Sunday. "What a joy it is for me to announce this message: Christ is risen," Francis said at noon from the papal balcony. "I would like it to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Mandela said breathing without difficulty

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 30 (UPI) -- Former South African President Nelson Mandela was breathing without difficulty during his third day of hospitalization, officials said Saturday. Mandela, 94, was admitted to the hospital Wednesday for treatment of a lung infection. He was comfortable... Sign in to see full entry.

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