Nelson mandelas 95 year journey ended today. He was laid to rest in the small village where his life began. A ceremony in qunu south africa was a solid one. There were songs and tears. We took the iconic walk. Cameras broadcast the event and were turned off giving the family last moments of silence. Nelson mandela was finally placed in the ground. More from nick schifrin. Celebrities, cell mates, president s and others came to honour a titan of a man, a head strong activist into a leader of global dignity and rech jon silliation. In the remote village where he grew up Nelson Mandelas long walk ended. They called him the greatest son, thanked him for defeating apartheid. They buried him in the soil he loved. I have lost a brother. My life is in a void, and i dont know who to turn to the fountain of wisdom, a pillar of strength and a beacon of hope. To all those fighting for a just and equitable world order. It was a christian ceremony, a tribal ceremony. Away from the cameras the family
Funeral. Welcome to al jazeera america. Im stephanie sy. South americas wealthiest country has a new leader. Leftwing candidate Michelle Bachelet has been elected president for a second time. Al jazeeras correspondent has the latest on the victory. Shes back. Chillies most popular former president Michelle Bachelet elected again on the promise of reforms, so make south americas stable economy more equal. It is time for a new constitution, for a democracy this ensures rights for people, guaranteeing the future voice of the poor majority will not be silenced in the minority. Michelle bachelets personal appeal is unquestionable. Im thrilled. Michelle bachelet is an amazing woman whose thoughts will guarantee my son will study for free. Rob matheson math. Eu was clearly mathieu was clearly no match. The current government is making the point that it matters how you vote, if not a lot vote you dont have a mandate. If you dont have a mandate, you cant do the reforms you want to do. This will
An amnesty for Edward Snowden. The first pictures from Chinas Mission on the moon. Al jazeeras correspondent in the syrian city of aleppo says more than 120 people have been killed in a helicopter attack. Activists say Government Forces dropped barrels full of explosives on civilians on sunday. Many of the dead were children. A warning this report contains graphic images. This is being described by activists as one of the worst days of the syrian war in a long time. Opposition groups say Syrian Forces used helicopters to drop barrel bombs on to at least 10 neighbourhoods in aleppo. Volunteers are begging for help. Translation we have not rested since morning. More than 10 different areas in aleppo came under bombardment. As you can see this is the only equipment the Civil Defense team has. We dont have other tools or equipment. Its not the first time Government Forces used barrel bombs. They are made with large cinemas, packed with explosives and rolled out the back of helicopters. The
In the country as the former Vice President is arrested, and the statute of the former president Nelson Mandela is unveiled in south africa. It will be hard for us to imagine how the war in syria could get worse but Government Forces in helicopters have been dropping barrels packed with explosives on people and 125 have been killed so far in these air tirades. And Nicole Johnston reports. No child should have to experience war like this boy. He is clearly in shock. Many people in alepo will be feeling that way after an intense bombing raid on the city. Bombs fell on agarage. Translator they call us terrorists but they are the terrorists themselves, may god take revenge on them and cars were burned with women and children inside. Reporter this is what is left after activists say is one of the worst attacks on the city. 11 districts were hit, buildings have been destroyed before and People Killed but on sunday alone more than 100 people died and many more were injured. Translator we have
We begin with breaking news in massachusetts. Police there investigating a security scare at one of the nations prestigious universities. Harvard University Place are looking into reports of explosives inside four buildings on the campus. They have been evacuated. Students are on campus, and are there because they are scheduled to take their final exams. We continue to follow the story and will bring you more developments as they warrant. The Northern City of aleppo has seen some of the worst violence since the civil war broke out. Women and children in syria among more than 100 dead after Government Troops dropped barrel bombs filled with explosives. Those there now are searching for survivors in the rubble. Nicole johnston has the story. No child should have to experience war like this boy. Hes clearly in shock. Many people in aleppo will feel that way after a bombing raid on the city. In the alhaidaria neighbour hood bombs fell on a garage. Translation they call us terrorists. They