South Africans Mourn Mandela's Death, Funeral Plans Announced

South Africans are mourning anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, who died Thursday at the age of 95 after a long illness. Mr. Mandela spent 27 years in prison for his role fighting to end white minority rule and official discrimination against blacks in South Africa.After his release, he became a symbol of peace and reconciliation and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1993. The following year, he became South Africa's first black president.President Jacob Zuma said Friday that the nation will...

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