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    BBC Breaking News‏Verified account @BBCBreaking 5 Dec 2013

    Books of condolence open at public buildings in South Africa as period of mourning for Nelson #Mandela begins http://bbc.in/18cxEdb 

    9:35 PM - 5 Dec 2013
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      1. Tanya Hutchins‏ @TanyaHutchins 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        “Books of condolence open at public buildings in South Africa as period of mourning begins." http://bbc.in/18cxEdb  via @BBCBreaking

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      1. Ehmojay‏ @mygilabor 7 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking. Vr0 Dr

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      1. Steve‏ @steve1482 6 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking help needed in Boston, Lincolnshire

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      1. julliet kirui‏ @kiruijewel 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking suggesting to have books of condolences in Embassies of South Africa globally. Mandiba was a global icon

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      1. manutdgloryseeker‏ @SebaddawoC 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking it has been great to know u madiba

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      1. Mudu Frank Mathias‏ @simonfmudu 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking rest in peace

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      1. Motale Bodibe‏ @MotaleBodibe 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking I can't explain Tata Mandela in full. But to cut it in short, HE WAS A WALKING MIRACLE. Rest in the LORD Madiba!!!

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      1. Unbrian Rhys‏ @UnbrianR 5 Dec 2013
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        @bbcbreaking ymI behynd! My condolences too. Bt @ least he slept peacefully.

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      1. karl cronin‏ @karlmrc 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking I HAVE TO GO OUT ON THE UK ROADS NOW NOT IN 7 HOURS TIME. HOW MANY PPL IN THE UK MAY DIE AS NO COVER OF WEATHER.....

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      1. manutdgloryseeker‏ @SebaddawoC 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking he was a major inspiration to every african RIp

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      1. Fada AB‏ @ab2010skuul 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking #Mandela

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      1. Peggy K. Schunk‏ @PeggyKSchunk 5 Dec 2013
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      1. Fada AB‏ @ab2010skuul 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking

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      1. Si‏ @chiefstoker 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking @BBCNews It's very sad but you are now taking the piss. This is not unexpected, he was I'll for a long time. More news please!!

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      1. y davies-cummings‏ @crowntitania 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking did he die today or yesterday? Rip #trulyinspirationalman

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      1. kiarie wairimu‏ @kiarie_wairimu 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking A souvenir and an icon. Fare Thee well Madiba. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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      1. Parise Mastropaolo‏ @pariseqc 5 Dec 2013
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        @BBCBreaking Books of condolence open at public buildings in South Africa period mourning for Nelson #Mandela begins http://bbc.in/18cxEdb 

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      2. AJ‏ @riverthames09 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @BBCBreaking

        @BBCBreaking so? What about ppl in BRITAIN who are suffering in the floods, oh yea, they don't fit in with milking the equality thing!

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      3. karl cronin‏ @karlmrc 5 Dec 2013
        Replying to @riverthames09

        @riverthames09 @BBCBreaking god stopped the floods as ONE MAN DIES> HOW MANY UK PPL MAY DIE ON THE UK ROADS TODAY... I HAVE TO TRAVEL.

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