Cuban Revolution
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies aged 90
Fidel Castro, the Cuban revolutionary leader who built a communist state on the doorstep of the United States and for five decades defied U.S. efforts to topple him, died on Friday, his younger brother announced to the nation. He was 90.
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Cuba goes all in on English, amid closer US ties
Now that Cuba has restored diplomatic ties with the United States, teaching English in schools will be a priority, the communist party newspaper Granma reported on Aug. 31.
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Nikolic presents Serbian decoration to Fidel Castro
Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has presented leader of the Cuban revolution and former president Fidel Castro with the Order of the Republic of Serbia.
The order was given for Castro's "outstanding contribution to developing and strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between Serbia and Cuba."
Cuba publishes first photos of Fidel Castro in nearly six months
Cuban state media late Feb. 2 released the first photographs of former president Fidel Castro in nearly six months in a bid to quiet rumors that his health is failing.
Castro hails US-Cuba thaw, but says won't change political system
Cuban President Raul Castro said Dec. 21 he was ready to discuss any topic with Washington after the historic bilateral rapprochement, but warned not to expect political change.