Mandela celebrated on 85th birthday in South Africa
Nelson Mandela drew praise as a national icon on his 85th birthday with commemorative editions in newspapers, billboards, and TV ads. South African Airways named a jet in his honor as greetings streamed nationwide, while supporters called him a saint and a unifying figure.
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Sao Tome military junta agrees to discuss crisis with envoys
Sao Tome leaders of a military coup meeting with foreign envoys after international pressure. Maj. Fernando Pereira heads a three man junta ruling after a bloodless rebellion and has not set a talks deadline. The country of about 140 000 lies in the Gulf of Guinea near oil interests attracting global focus.
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Israel contemplates limited release of jailed militants
Israeli officials said Israel may expand prisoner releases as part of the cease-fire efforts. A list circulating suggests up to 400 prisoners could be freed, with as many as 60 from Hamas and Islamic Jihad, while broader demands for freeing thousands remain unresolved.
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