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July 18, 2013

Mandela Makes "Dramatic Progress" as World Marks 95th Birthday 
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The health of former South African President Nelson Mandela is
reportedly improving as South Africans and people around the world mark
his 95th birthday. A family member says Mandela has made "dramatic
progress" since being hospitalized last month for a recurring lung
infection.

 

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