Presidents, Public View Mandela Lying in State

Thousands of mourners are paying last respects to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, as his body lies in state in the South African capital.Mr. Mandela's widow, Graca Machel, and current South African President Jacob Zuma were among those who filed past the casket on Wednesday. The glass-covered casket is the amphitheater of the Union Buildings, South Africa's official seat of government. The site is the same place where Mr. Mandela was sworn in as South Africa's first black...

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