Mandela Sign Language — Putin Pardons — South Sudan Coup Attempt — Press Freedom — Michelle Bachelet — EU Drones — EUObserver

As the world said goodbye to Mandela last week, some strange gifts came out of the ceremony. Putin has pardoned his nemesis along with several other high profile prisoners. South Sudan is reeling after what the president calls a coup attempt. Reporters Without Borders releases their 2013 Press Freedom Index with some interesting trends. In Chile the latest presidential election has brought back former president Michelle Bachelet. A group of 7 EU nations have agreed to form a drone producing club starting in 2020. And this week's NEWZ Source is the EUObserver.

Mark Fonseca Rendeiro

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tim Pritlove

Berlin, Germany

Links:

• Mandela Memorial Sign Language Debacle
• Obama Selfie Photographer’s Explanation
• Putin’s Amnesty Announcement and Other Successes
• Coup Attempt in South Sudan Leaves Hundreds Dead
• 2013 Press Freedom Index
• Michelle Bachelet Returns to Presidency in Chile
• 7 EU Nations Agree to Form Drone Producing Club
• NEWZ Source: EUObserver
• The Dubai Taxi Driver Kickstarter Campaign
• FAZ: Podcasts: Der Sender bin ich (german)