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Cubas President Raul Castro (L) enters the National Assembly followed by his successor Miguel Diaz-Canel. (Photo: AP)

After 6-decade of Castro rule, Cuba all set to greet Miguel Diaz-Canel...

Diaz-Canel will become the island's first leader born after the 1959 revolution, and the first in 60 years who is not...

19 April 2018 9:34 AM

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Castros' 60-yr-rule in Cuba nears end, V-P to be Prez

Assembly members are widely expected to vote in his successor of choice, first vice-president Miguel Diaz-Canel.

18 April 2018 8:37 PM

Cuban President Raul Castro. (Photo: AFP)

Castro blames Trump for 'setback' in US-Cuba relations

Trump announced tightened rules for Americans traveling to Cuba and reaffirmed existing US trade embargo last month.

15 July 2017 3:38 AM

Cuban President Raul Castro

Raul Castro calls for mutual respect in US relations

Donald Trump, before taking office, threatened to torpedo the still fragile detente between the former Cold War foes.

27 Jan 2017 1:01 AM

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 3:10 AM