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Dignitaries and celebrities from around the globe and thousands of South Africans have gathered in Soweto for a massive memorial service honoring anti-apartheid icon and legendary humanitarian Nelson Mandela.

Thousands throng to Soweto stadium to celebrate life of "Tata Madiba," lauded by President Obama as "a giant of history"

Global chemical weapons watchdog OPCW won the 2013 Nobel Peace Prize for its efforts to rid the world of devastating weapons

The Melbourne Zoo just welcomed its newest and cutest resident. A baby elephant cheered up zookeepers and visitors after the tragic loss of a much-loved calf.

As world powers meet to discuss moving the Iran nuclear deal forward, Iran’s FM decries the U.S. Congress’ threats

French auctioneers sell a trove of tribal masks despite protests, attempts to block sale

U.S. military transport aircraft to carry troops from Burundi to Central African Republic to help quell latest upsurge in violence

Nuclear team will visit Libya this month to assess the safety of thousands of barrels of milled uranium, U.N. official says

Mark Wise tells CBSNews.com that wounded veterans on 200-mile trek to South Pole are "ready to complete what we started"

Russian president names conservative news anchor as chief; new agency to project Russia's image abroad