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Nearly 30 representatives of various groups and countries lauded Castro, who died Nov. 25 at the age of 90. But there were no speakers from Western nations. (Photo: AFP)

Fidel Castro hailed at UN as iconic leader of 20th century

Speakers lauded Castro for bringing Cuba's illiteracy and infant mortality rates to among the lowest in the world.

21 Dec 2016 12:53 PM IST

About a year ago, trucks full of building materials began arriving at the Santa Ifigenia cemetery in the eastern Cuban city of Santiago. (Photo: AFP)

Fidel Castro's final resting spot shrouded in mystery

On Saturday, a white cloth was draped over a new structure near the mausoleum for Cuban independence leader Jose Marti.

4 Dec 2016 4:58 PM IST

Marita Lorenz with Fidel Castro. (Photo: AP)

Poisoned cigars, mobsters: CIA's plots to kill Castro

Fidel Castro had claimed he was the target of some 600 assassination plots.

4 Dec 2016 12:06 PM IST

Many entrepreneurs hope the reform drive that has advanced at a painfully slow pace and will now accelerate more smoothly now that Fidel Castro has passed on. (Photo: AFP)

No monuments to be named after Fidel, says Cuba's Raul Castro

Fidel Castro, who died November 25 at 90, kept his name off public sites during his time in office.

4 Dec 2016 8:40 AM IST

A picture of Fidel Castro is held during a rally honoring the late Cuban leader at the Revolution Plaza in Havana, Cuba. (Photo: AP)

Fidel's iconic stature is set to endure...

The field hospitals were handed over to the Army, and Cuba offered 1,000 medical scholarships to Pakistani students.

1 Dec 2016 1:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

We need US, but let's not follow it blindly

Modi's presence at Castro's funeral would have served a dual purpose.

6 Dec 2016 3:44 AM IST