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President Obama presents the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu in Washington
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu arrives prior to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from U.S. President Barack Obama at the White House in Washington on August 12, 2009. UPI/Gary Fabiano/Pool

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Archbishop Tutu speaks up for Occupy group
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Tutu feted despite ANC rift on Dalai Lama
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CAPE TOWN, South Africa, Oct. 7 (UPI) -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu of South Africa celebrated his 80th birthday despite his feud with the government over its refusal to issue a visa to the Dalai Lama.
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Dalai Lama cancels S. Africa trip
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Dalai Lama waiting for South African visa
Dalai Lama waiting for South African visa
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“ If we don't solve that problem (the conflict in Palestine) you can give up on all other problems, ”
Tutu urges resolution of Middle East clash
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“ One of the reasons God put South Africa as an example of success was to give the world some tangible notice that there's no situation that is totally intractable, so the world would have to say, 'If they can do it in South Africa then they can do it anywhere,' ”
Tutu urges resolution of Middle East clash
United Press International
“ We must recognize our common humanity -- that we are all one, that our destinies are bound up in one another's, that I need you for me to be me and that we complement each other as essential parts of a greater whole, ”
Tutu signs appeal seeking U.N. Oneness Day
United Press International
“ How much more suffering is going to make us say, 'No, we have given Mr. Mugabe enough time?' ”
Tutu blasts S. Africa's Mugabe stance
United Press International
“ I have been very deeply disappointed, saddened by the position that South Africa has taken at the United Nations Security Council in being an obstacle to the Security Council dealing with that matter, ”
Tutu blasts S. Africa's Mugabe stance
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