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Cuba announces nine days of mourning for Fidel Castro's death

One of the defining figures of the twentieth century, Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90.

Russia

Russia reacts to Fidel Castro's death

World leaders paid tribute to socialist Cuban icon Fidel Castro on Saturday.

Cuba

Cuba's Fidel Castro dies at 90

His brother Raul announced to the nation that the Cuban revolutionary leader and ex-president passed away on November 25th.

Cuba

Fidel Castro, some facts about the former Cuban leader

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Celebrations in Miami's Little Havana in the wake of Fidel Castro's death

Miami’s Little Havana has erupted in celebrations at the news of Fidel Castro’s death.

Cuba

Fidel Castro 1926-2016

A hero in the eyes of many, dictator Fidel Castro’s revolutionary fire for decades lit up global politics.

Cuba

Turning a page on history in Cuba

This is a moment many Cubans will remember, where they were when they first heard Fidel Castro had died.

Cuba

Cuban revolutionary leader and ex-president Fidel Castro dies

Cuban revolutionary leader and ex-president Fidel Castro has died aged 90.

Economy

Dissecting the presidential candidate's views of the US-Cuba trade embargo

Many Cubans are closely focused on the twists and turns of the US election battle, unsure what the outcome will mean for their country's economy.

Economy

US-Cuba trade trials continue despite Obama's efforts

President Obama's moves to normalise relations with Cuba are bearing little fruit, with both sides blaming the other.

Cult

Cuba puts its best foot forward for world ballet festival

Cuba

US-Cuba: Obama lifts limits on rum and cigars

It is a parting gift from President Obama to US tourists in Cuba.

Cuba

Hurricane Matthew sweeps across the Caribbean

Jamaica

The Caribbean braces itself for Matthew

It is the stongest storm to menace the Caribbean since 2007 and is expected to make landfall near southwestern Haiti and Jamaica late on Monday.

Jamaica

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Matthew

It’s the fiercest storm to cross the Caribbean for years – and it has Jamaica in its sights.

USA

US election: Trump accused of violating Cuba trade embargo

US media reports claim presidential candidate Donald Trump tried to do business in Cuba in the 1990s, in breach of the American trade embargo.

Sport

Five Cuba volleyball players jailed for rape

Five members of the Cuban national volleyball team have been convicted of rape in Finland.

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Cuba celebrates patron saint

Hundreds of Catholic faithful walked through Havana’s historic central district to celebrate the feast of the Virgin of Charity, Cuba’s patron saint.

World News

First US-Cuba scheduled passenger flight in five decades

For the first time in more than half a century, a scheduled, commercial passenger flight has travelled from the United States to Cuba.

Cuba

Cuba feels the benefits of being back in favour in Washington

After more than half a century of freezing Cuba out of diplomatic relations the last year has seen an abrupt turnaround between Havana and Washington.

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