Global Week in Review: Mandela Lies in State in Pretoria

Plus, second slavery arrest shocks U.K.

Several Await to See Mandela in Pretoria - The world reflects on Nelson Mandela; violent clashes continue in Central African Republic; New York City’s mayor-elect calls in A-listers; plus more global news. — By Nikola LashleySouth Africans line up to view Mandela's body which is lying in state in the nation's capital, Pretoria. Friday is the final day of the viewing.(Photo: AP Photo/Jacoline Prinsloo, DIRCO)

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Several Await to See Mandela in Pretoria - The world reflects on Nelson Mandela; violent clashes continue in Central African Republic; New York City’s mayor-elect calls in A-listers; plus more global news. — By Nikola LashleySouth Africans line up to view Mandela's body which is lying in state in the nation's capital, Pretoria. Friday is the final day of the viewing.(Photo: AP Photo/Jacoline Prinsloo, DIRCO)

Philippines Unable to Identify Its Dead - Four weeks after Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the Philippines and claimed the lives of nearly 6,000 people, international forensic experts are still struggling to identify the dead. In the weeks following the disaster the decision to bury the dead in mass graves has made it impossible to identify the bodies, due to rapid decomposition. (Photo: AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

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Philippines Unable to Identify Its Dead - Four weeks after Typhoon Haiyan ripped through the Philippines and claimed the lives of nearly 6,000 people, international forensic experts are still struggling to identify the dead. In the weeks following the disaster the decision to bury the dead in mass graves has made it impossible to identify the bodies, due to rapid decomposition. (Photo: AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

South Africa United to Honor Mandela - The world is in mourning this week following the death of Nelson Mandela. This weekend South African President Jacob Zuma urged the country to unite in prayer and celebrations. People of all faiths gathered in Soweto to pay tribute to the man they call Madiba. (Photo: AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

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South Africa United to Honor Mandela - The world is in mourning this week following the death of Nelson Mandela. This weekend South African President Jacob Zuma urged the country to unite in prayer and celebrations. People of all faiths gathered in Soweto to pay tribute to the man they call Madiba. (Photo: AP Photo/Muhammed Muheisen)

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Abuse From Authority - If abuse from civilians wasn’t enough, transgender people also report significant numbers of abuse from police officers. A National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) 2012 report found that Black transgender people were 2.59 times as likely to experience police violence compared to whites. Additionally, 51 percent of Black transgender individuals said that they were uncomfortable seeking help from the police.(Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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UK Shocked Over Second Slavery Arrests - Allegations of slavery have surfaced again in the UK following the arrest last month of a couple from South London. In this most recent case, according to reports, British police say three men were discovered following raids on homes. (Photo: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Brazil Marred by Rioting Football Fans - Football violence irrupted in Brazil this weekend leaving three people dead and many injured. Riot police were called in following violent clashes between Atletico Paranaense and rival supporters from Vasco da Gama, who are facing relegation in Brazil’s Série A league.(Photo: AP Photo/Carlos Moraes, Agencia O Dia)

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Brazil Marred by Rioting Football Fans - Football violence irrupted in Brazil this weekend leaving three people dead and many injured. Riot police were called in following violent clashes between Atletico Paranaense and rival supporters from Vasco da Gama, who are facing relegation in Brazil’s Série A league.(Photo: AP Photo/Carlos Moraes, Agencia O Dia)

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Aid Agencies in Somalia Famine Were Exploited - Worrying claims are emerging following a report that the Islamist militant group Al-Shabab elicited thousands of dollars from relief agencies in return for access to the people in the areas devastated by famine.   Medecins San Frontiers pulled out of Somalia in August of this year due to continued attacks on its staff. (Photo: REUTERS/Feisal Omar)

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Trinidad Official Fired for Bad Behavior on Airliner - Bad behavior on a flight has caused Glen Ramadharsingh to lose his appointment as minister of people and social development in Trinidad. A flight attendant (pictured above) said the official refused to stow his carry-on bag, brushed her left breast and threatened her.   (Photo: Andrea De Silva/Reuters)

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Immigration Row Erupts in the Caribbean - The often delicate diplomatic relationship between the Caribbean islands of Trinidad and Tobago and Jamaica is facing a new test this week in what appears to many to be a political standoff. Thirteen Jamaican nationals were denied entry to Trinidad’s Piarco Airport. Reports of the shoddy treatment they received at the hands of Trinidad’s immigration officials has led for a call to boycott Trinidad and Tobago goods.   (Photo: REUTERS/Andrea De Silva)

Trial Underway Into Death of UK Soldier Hacked to Death - Chilling details are coming to light into the murder of U.K. soldier Lee Rigby, who was hacked to death on a London street.    During the trial of the two men accused of his death, the jury has been told by one of the accused how they "went for the jugular because that was the most humane way to kill any creature."   (Photo: AP Photo/MOD, File)

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Trial Underway Into Death of UK Soldier Hacked to Death - Chilling details are coming to light into the murder of U.K. soldier Lee Rigby, who was hacked to death on a London street.  During the trial of the two men accused of his death, the jury has been told by one of the accused how they "went for the jugular because that was the most humane way to kill any creature."  (Photo: AP Photo/MOD, File)

French Troops Arrive in CAR - Sectarian violence in the landlocked country of the Central African Republic has left over 500 people dead.    As the killings escalate in the former French colony, French troops have moved in in an attempt to restore peace. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that the U.S. would provide transport for Burundian troops.  (Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)

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French Troops Arrive in CAR - Sectarian violence in the landlocked country of the Central African Republic has left over 500 people dead.  As the killings escalate in the former French colony, French troops have moved in in an attempt to restore peace. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced that the U.S. would provide transport for Burundian troops.  (Photo: AP Photo/Jerome Delay)