Nelson Mandela shared his Nobel Peace Prize with his political rival of the post-apartheid era, the former South African president F.W de Klerk, with whom he was known to have a courteous yet a turbulent relationship.
Mandela's unique qualities and achievements put him at the head of 20th century leaders and amongst the greatest ever.
Amnesty International pays a moving tribute to Nelson Mandela, whose death will leave a hole around the world.
Clashes erupt near Finance Ministry and Khok Wua intersection as anti-government demonstrators prepare to travel from all over the country.
Icon of modern South Africa fondly known as Madiba dies aged 95 in his Johannesburg home.
Former Italy PM's newspaper apologises for 'serious typo'.
IBTimes looks at corruption around the world after Transparency International publishes their 2013 Corruption Index Report
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were attending the Royal Premiere of Mandela: The Long Walk To Freedom.
South African President Jacob Zuma confirms Nelson Mandela has passed away aged 95.
Clashes between Christian and Muslim militias in capital of Bangui leave 100 dead.
Anti-Semitic author and former Louisiana Republican was living near northern town of Belluno.
Chancellor George Osborne's mini-budget offered glimpse of good times ahead.
Archbishop of Boston cardinal Sean O'Malley announces new commission to tackle sex abuse.
High-ranking Eritrean officials orchestrate abduction of children.
Teacher Ronnie Smith described himself as 'Libya's best friend'.
Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls looked in danger of exploding as he was taunted by Tories in the Commons.
Saudi government expels illegal workers in bloody crackdown.
Chinese president Xi Jinping discusses East China Sea dispute with US vice president Joe Biden.
For Hindu nationalist BJP and its leader Modi, reviving the debate is an imaginative political gambit.
Education secretary 'bitter' at being forced to find cash to finance deputy PM's free school meals plan.
Human trafficking in Sinai caused by Eritrean and Sudanese officers who collude with Bedouin gangs.
Suicide bomber drives car laden with explosives into gate of ministry building.
Political Editor Nick Assinder casts a beady eye over the political machinations of the Westminster week
Gay rights activist Nikolai Alexeyev fined for promoting "non-traditional" relationship to minors.
Pontiff prays for sisters kidnapped from St Tecla Orthodox monastery in Christian town in Syria.
Downing Street flatly denies suggestions that Scotland's Better Together leader is dreary.
Fistfight erupted between Russia MPs Alexei Zhuravlyov and Adam Delimkhanov over Chechen monument.
Long-running saga which sunk top Tory's ministerial career rumbles on.
China criminalises illegal ivory after Botswana summit despite being largest buyers