Mandela's life honored in South Africa memorials
Mandela's life and legacy dominate South Africa's day of reflection with ceremonies from Cape Town's St George's Cathedral to a Johannesburg memorial, as leaders prepare to attend a major tribute in a Johannesburg stadium and his burial set for Qunu. Meanwhile US lawmakers push for train safety cameras after a New York derailment.
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Rail derailment memories and urban school closures ripple across cities
In New York a derailed Metro North car left inches from the water as officials debate safety rules urged by lawmakers. Separately in Chicago, 47 public schools closed this June, with two more ending this year, as a student recalls Lafay ette Elementary life while neighbors protest. Kyiv protesters demand Yanukovych ouster, toppling Lenin, amid a standoff and government probe into opposition leaders.
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UN says Afghanistan slow to enforce women protection law
The United Nations criticized Afghan authorities for slow enforcement of the Elimination of Violence Against Women law, noting more reports but few prosecutions or convictions. Navi Pillay hailed the law as landmark, while urging faster police action and court enforcement of protections against forced marriage, domestic violence, and rape.
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North Korea ousts Kim Jong Un's uncle Jang Song Thaek
North Korea confirmed the purge of Kim Jong Un's powerful uncle Jang Song Thaek on corruption and anti state acts. The dispatch portrays him as abusing power and engaging in irregularities while linking him to drug use and other vices. South Korean officials reported executions of two aides and removal of Jang imagery in state media.
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