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Hagel Orders Airlift For Central African Republic

Source: AP / CBS News DOHA, Qatar – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is ordering the U.S. military to transport troops from Burundi into the Central African Republic to help quell the latest upsurge in violence there. He approved the order at the request of the French defense minister. Pentagon spokesman Carl Woog says Hagel directed the [...]

French Troops Begin Operations In Central African Republic

Source: Al Jazeera America French troops in Central African Republic manned checkpoints in the capital, on Monday and searched for weapons in an operation to disarm rival fighters responsible for hundreds of killings since last week. Shooting erupted near the Bangui airport after gunmen refused to hand over their weapons. France said it was prepared to use [...]

Bob Filner Sentenced In Battery, False Imprisonment Cases; No Jail

Source: Tony Perry / Los Angeles Times SAN DIEGO — A Superior Court judge Monday accepted the major terms of the plea bargain of ex-Mayor Bob Filner, sentencing him to 90 days of home confinement with no jail time. Filner pleaded guilty in October to a felony charge of false imprisonment and two of misdemeanor battery, all [...]

Invasive Cockroach Found In NYC Can Take The Cold

Source: Frank Eltman / AP / ABC News The High Line, a park that turned a dilapidated stretch of elevated railway on Manhattan’s West Side into one of New York’s newest tourist attractions, may have brought a different kind of visitor: a cockroach that can withstand harsh winter cold and never seen before in the U.S. [...]

UNITED NATIONS: Nelson Mandela’s Life Story (VIDEO)

A short documentary about Nelson Mandela and his legacy.

Nelson Mandela Released From South African Prison (AUDIO)

On February 10, 1990, South African President F.W. de Klerk announces that after 27 years in prison Nelson Mandela will be released the following day. De Klerk asks for the release to “take place in a dignified and orderly manner.”

Nelson Mandela At The United Nations (VIDEO)

United Nations, 16 July 2010 – This video is a montage of some of Nelson Mandela appearances at the United Nations with accompanying speech excerpts in honor of the first commemorative Nelson Mandela International Day.

Millions Of South African Children Sing For Mandela (VIDEO)

Nearly 12 million children across South Africa kicked off celebrations Wednesday for the 94th birthday of Nelson Mandela, the country’s deeply loved anti-apartheid icon, with resounding choruses of Happy Birthday. (July 18)

Nelson Mandela Foundation: Mandela’s Life Story (VIDEO)

The 13-minute video documentary of Mandela’s life has been provided by the Nelson Mandela Foundation, which has given the UN permission to use it.

Nelson Mandela Speech After Election As President Of South Africa (VIDEO)

This is part of the history of Nelson Mandela / montage that was created for World Reconciliation Day in Sep 2000 ( more info at www.RadlyCenter.org/wrd2000.html). Adam Radly was the organizer and co founder of World Reconciliation Day.