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Nelson Mandela at Washington Convention Center
Nelson Mandela raises his fist to the crowd at the Washington Convention Center during his introduction June 26, 1990. Mandela spoke to a crowd of more than 19,000 people gathered to honor him. (UPI PHOTOS/Martin Jeong/FILES)

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Some South Africans upset about Mandela media coverage
Some South Africans said they're unhappy about how Nelson Mandela's illness has been reported because death is an off-limits topic in their culture.
UPI Almanac for Friday, June 14, 2013.
South African officials are encouraged by Nelson Mandela's response to medical treatment, President Jacob Zuma said Wednesday.
Security tightens at hospital where Mandela being treated
Security was increased at a Pretoria hospital where former South African leader Nelson Mandela is being treated for a recurring lung condition, officials said.
Prayers urged for ailing Mandela; report says family bars visitors
A South African leader asked for prayers for ailing civil rights icon Nelson Mandela whose family reportedly banned visitors because they're a "distraction."
A longtime friend of Nelson Mandela said Sunday it's "time to let him go," as the former South African president remained hospitalized in serious condition.
Former South African President Nelson Mandela has been hospitalized for a recurrence of a lung infection, the government said Saturday.
UPI Almanac for Sunday, June 2, 2013.
Nelson Mandela is being sued by his daughters for the right to control his money and artwork, legal documents indicate.
'Winnie Mandela,' starring Jennifer Hudson, to get fall release
Image Entertainment says it has acquired all U.S. rights to "Winnie Mandela," starring Jennifer Hudson, at France's Cannes International Film Festival.
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Iranian women flash the victory sign during a street celebration in Tehran, Iran on June 18, 2013. The Iranian national soccer team defeated South Korea in their 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying soccer match in Ulsan, South Korea. UPI/Maryam Rahmanian .