South Africa holds day of prayer for Nelson Mandela

South Africans of all races flocked to houses of worship Sunday to honor their late former leader

• Dec 8, 2013

Rouhani says nuke deal has already helped Iran’s economy

As U.N. inspectors return to disputed Iranian plant for first time in two years, Rouhani tries to calm skeptics on international deal

• Dec 8, 2013

Music a powerful ally in Mandela-led revolution

The revolution Nelson Mandela led had a powerful ally: music. Reknowned jazz musician and CBS News contributor Wynton Marsalis on those notes of protest.

• Dec 7, 2013

Nelson Mandela's journey from prisoner to president

"60 Minutes'' correspondent Bob Simon reflects on Mandela's journey to unite his country

• Dec 7, 2013

Mandela: The political prisoner who would change a country

Nelson Mandela's name has long been synonymous with "hero," but when most of the world first heard of him, he was an inmate in South Africa's most notorious prison

• Dec 7, 2013

Antarctic charity race with Prince Harry suspended

Harsh conditions force cancellation of competition but teams will continue to South Pole

• Dec 7, 2013

Hagel makes surprise visit to Afghanistan, gets assurances on security pact

Pentagon chief meets with defense minister, who reassured him that the security agreement being held up by Karzai will be signed in timely manner

• Dec 7, 2013

World leaders prepare to pay final respects to Nelson Mandela

South Africa readying for influx of dignitaries for funeral and memorial services for global icon of equality and forgiveness

• Dec 7, 2013

Washington welcomes release of detained American

Merrill Newman, 85, had been held in North Korea after visiting the country

• Dec 6, 2013

North Korea frees detained U.S. veteran

Merrill Newman, 85, had been accused of committing crimes during the Korean War

• Dec 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela left clean political battlefield

Despite fighting bitter political battles, the former South African president is universally revered

• Dec 6, 2013

Mexico police block hospital; 6 people may have radiation

Six people reportedly admitted to general hospital in Pachuca and may have been exposed to a stolen source of cobalt-60

• Dec 6, 2013

Photos of the week

The best images from the week's news, Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2013

• Dec 6, 2013
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U.S. teacher slain in Libya called "the heart of the school"

Students say Ronald Smith, who was gunned down in Benghazi, inspired them and loved their country

• Dec 6, 2013

World Cup draw: U.S. to play Ghana, Portugal, Germany

United States draws tough first-round group at next year's World Cup that will take them on 9,000-mile trip around Brazil

• Dec 6, 2013

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