Politics

South Africans mourn nation's hero

South Africa on Friday mourned its beloved Nelson Mandela, whose universal appeal was evident once again in a global outpouring of grief for the anti-apartheid hero. Durtion: 2:25

Dec 7, 2013

South Africa president Zuma visits Mandela's family

President Jacob Zuma, along with a delegation of ANC politicians, convey their condolences to Nelson Mandela's family at his Johannesburg home. Crowds of ordinary South Africans gather outside the house to lay flowers and sing. Duration: 00:47

Dec 7, 2013

Cyprus 'Island of love' lures foreigners to tie the knot

Cyprus, birthplace of Aphrodite, the mythical goddess of love, is a magnate for a wide range of couples from Isarel all the way to the UK and Russia to tie the knot in a civil wedding. Duration: 02:23

Dec 7, 2013

US VP Biden issues warning to N. Korea on visit to South

US Vice President Joe Biden says there should be no doubt about US commitment to its strategic shift to Asia as he wound up a regional tour dominated by security concerns. Duration: 0:39

Dec 7, 2013

Tourists headed for Robben Island pay tribute to Mandela

Tributes are pouring in from around the world for the icon of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle Nelson Mandela who died on Thursday. Duration: 00:44

Dec 7, 2013

Maurice Chevalier souvenirs go on sale in Paris

The house of French entertainer, the late Maurice Chavalier, and most of his belonging are being auctioned off in France. Duration: 01:33

Dec 7, 2013

S. Africa's Archbishop Tutu offers Mandela tribute

South Africa's archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu made an emotional tribute to his late friend Nelson Mandela Friday, describing him an a "incredible gift" to the nation, who transcended race and class. Duration: 01:22

Dec 7, 2013

Johannesburg residents pay tribute at Mandela Square

South-Africans paid tribute to Nelson Mandela on Friday, laying flowers and messages on Mandela Square in Johannesburg. Duration: 00:50

Dec 7, 2013

Young Romanian musicians struggle on low funding

The future of the Romanian arts scene is under threat with tough austerity measures in place in Europe's poorest country leaving young Romanian musicians having to leave the country in order to pursue their passion. Duration: 03:09

Dec 7, 2013

African, EU leaders react to French C.Africa intervention

Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou welcomes the UN's greenlight for France's military presence in the Central African Republic which began on Friday with French soldiers patrolling in the capital Bangui. Duration: 01:15

Dec 7, 2013

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