Long after his retirement, Mr. Mandela's continued imprimatur as a sort of father-of-the-nation helps to bind his increasingly fractious party, especially from challenges from its left wing, as the country's socioeconomic inequality rises.

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Clinton and his team emphasize that WTO membership will bind Beijing to international rules of commerce.

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