The World Mourns Nelson Mandela

Mandela's death affects people around the globe.

Remembering Mandela - People across the globe mourn the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. —Dominique Zonyéé People gather in South Africa outside of Nelson Mandela's home on Dec. 5.(Photo: AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

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Remembering Mandela - People across the globe mourn the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela. —Dominique Zonyéé People gather in South Africa outside of Nelson Mandela's home on Dec. 5.(Photo: AP Photo/Denis Farrell)

A Moment of Silence - The Adelaide Oval holds a moment of silence for Mandela during day two of the Second Ashes Test Match between Australia and England in Adelaide, Australia, on Dec.6.(Photo: Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

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A Moment of Silence - The Adelaide Oval holds a moment of silence for Mandela during day two of the Second Ashes Test Match between Australia and England in Adelaide, Australia, on Dec.6.(Photo: Morne de Klerk/Getty Images)

Murals Become a Memorial - A man pays his respects to Mandela by holding up candles  in front of a mural of former South African President Nelson Mandela and U.S. President Barack Obama in New York, on Dec. 5.(Photo: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)

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Murals Become a Memorial - A man pays his respects to Mandela by holding up candles  in front of a mural of former South African President Nelson Mandela and U.S. President Barack Obama in New York, on Dec. 5.(Photo: REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton)

Johannesburg Remembers - South Africans pay tribute to Mandela by holding pictures of the late former president in Johannesburg on Dec. 5.  (Photo: ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)

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Johannesburg Remembers - South Africans pay tribute to Mandela by holding pictures of the late former president in Johannesburg on Dec. 5.  (Photo: ALEXANDER JOE/AFP/Getty Images)

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News Crew Gather Around Mandela Statue - The Nelson Mandela statue outside the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C., is a gathering ground for news crews on Dec. 5(Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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News Crew Gather Around Mandela Statue - The Nelson Mandela statue outside the South African Embassy in Washington, D.C., is a gathering ground for news crews on Dec. 5(Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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Lungi Morrison Sings for Mandela - Lungi Morrison, the granddaughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, sings after lighting a candle for Nelson Mandela outside the South African High Commission in London on Dec. 5.  (Photo: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett)

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Lungi Morrison Sings for Mandela - Lungi Morrison, the granddaughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, sings after lighting a candle for Nelson Mandela outside the South African High Commission in London on Dec. 5.  (Photo: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett)

Mourners Gather in London - A woman holds an "RIP" sign at a gathering in memory of Nelson Mandela outside of the South African High Commission in London on Dec. 5.(Photo: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett)

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Mourners Gather in London - A woman holds an "RIP" sign at a gathering in memory of Nelson Mandela outside of the South African High Commission in London on Dec. 5.(Photo: REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett)

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A Candlelight Vigil - South Africans hold up lighters and candles at a candlelight vigil outside the house of former South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg on Dec. 5.  (Photo: AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE)

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A Candlelight Vigil - South Africans hold up lighters and candles at a candlelight vigil outside the house of former South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg on Dec. 5.  (Photo: AFP PHOTO / ALEXANDER JOE)

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Emotions Pour Out - A women breaks down in tears while holding a candle and flower outside Mandela's house.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

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Emotions Pour Out - A women breaks down in tears while holding a candle and flower outside Mandela's house.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

President Jacob Zuma Announces the News - People gather around a radio to hear South African President Jacob Zuma announce Mandela's death.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

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President Jacob Zuma Announces the News - People gather around a radio to hear South African President Jacob Zuma announce Mandela's death.(Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

South Africans Unite for Mandela - After the announcement of Mandela's death people gathered outside his home, lighting candles for their former president. (Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)

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South Africans Unite for Mandela - After the announcement of Mandela's death people gathered outside his home, lighting candles for their former president. (Photo: REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko)