美国有线新闻 CNN 2013-12-21（在线收听） |
It's a new week. It's our last week of 2013 and it starts with Nelson Mandela. The former South Africa leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner died on December, 5th. When that happened, the country's current president declared 10 days of national mourning. South Africa held a memorial service. Mandela's body lay in state for 3 days and finally a funeral and burial in the village where Mandela grew up. On the hills overlooking Mandela's childhood home and burial sight, a truly unique moment. Zulus and traditional warrior clapping drove 7 hours to bid the farewell to the hero that transformed this nation. Chants and dancers reserved for a chief.
"Mandela is a chief. When you speak it, you must do it as our culture."
"This is quiet incredible. It's almost surreal. Traditional Zulu song and chants, the audio of that blending with the marching band that we can hear from the speakers in front of the scree as Mandela's coffin is being moved forward his final resting place."
The people gathered somber, silent as they watched. Some choosing to stand alone and with the final gun solute, the reality that Mandela is gone. For some overwhelming, Beauty M. traveled 12 hours to be here.
"What upset to know people where at least even if it was no longer in public whatever but at least we were happy that he was alive."
Others emotional but glad he can finally rest in peace and among all, a profound sense of gratitude for all Mandela sacrifice and stood for.
"It means that's no more. He's gone for good. We don\'t know where ours Africa will be the same like it was yesterday."
Mandela's finally returned home. The country united as it says good bye and now it must leave up to his series legacy. A., CNN., Q., South Africa.
We've also been talking recently about political protest in Ukraine. Some people in the country think Ukraine should be more relined with Russia. Other think it should be close ties to the European Union. Most of the recent protests have been from the people on the pro-European Union side. They've been calling for changes in their government and yesterday, they heard some support from an American lawmaker.
"We are here to support your just cause. A sovereign life of Ukraine to determine its own destiny freely and independently. To all Ukrainians, America stands with you."
The other side is out on streets, too. This rally is to keep the country closer to Russia. Nick P. talked with some of protesters about why they don't want to be connected to the European Union.
"If you have the close ties to the European Union, this woman says, our factor in the east will close. We'll be penniless."
This all starts when the Ukraine's president refused to make a trade agreement with the European Union. Last week, he said he would sign the deal. Now, the EU says the deal is on hold because they don`t believe Ukraine‘s president is showing a clear commitment. |
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