Nelson Mandela Is Dead

Nelson Mandela, the revered statesman who emerged from prison after 27

years to lead South Africa out of decades of apartheid, has died,

South African President Jacob Zuma announced late Thursday.

Mandela was 95.

"He is now resting. He is now at peace," Zuma said. "Our nation has

lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father."

The world has lost a great man