"JERUSALEM (AP) — Fresh off a series of scandals over his high-flying lifestyle and expensive habits, Israel's prime minister says he will skip Nelson Mandela's funeral on Tuesday due to the high cost of the trip. Related Stories Israeli top leaders not attending Mandela funeral Reuters Israel leaders hail Mandela as builder of peace AFP Netanyahu missing Mandela memorial for cost reasons AFP Palestinians remember Mandela as an inspiration Associated Press Mood music mixed after Palestinians hold talks with Kerry Reuters Benjamin Netanyahu's decision stood in contrast to the mad rush by world leaders to attend the event, and seemed to underscore the embattled Israeli leader's isolation on the world stage. Nearly 100 heads of state, along with tens of thousands of mourners, are expected at the memorial in a Soweto soccer stadium."
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