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Cuban President Raul Castro pays final respects to brother and predecessor Fidel Castro

Cuban President Raul Castro paid his final respects to to his brother and predecessor Fidel Castro.The president signed signed an allegiance to the countrys revolution during a ceremony in Havana.Fidel Castro died on 25 November at the age of 90.His ashes will be in the countrys Revolutionary Square for two days so Cubans can pay their final respects. Nov 29, 2016
Fidel Castro: His life and legacy

Fidel Castro: His life and legacy

Cuba’s former communist leader Fidel Castro has died, aged 90.In 1959 Castro led revolutionary forces to successfully overthrow dictator Fulgencio Batista.He became Cuba’s prime minister from 1959 to 1976 and its president from 1976 to 2008.He will be cremated on Saturday, according to his brother and successor Raul Castro. Nov 26, 2016
World reacts to Fidel Castro's death

World reacts to Fidel Castros death

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former leader, died on 26 November, aged 90. His brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro, made the announcement on state television.People across Cuba were saddened and shocked by the announcement, while many Cubans in exile in Miami took to the streets to celebrate the news of Fidel’s death.Leaders worldwide shared their condolences on social media and highlighted his historic importance. Nov 26, 2016
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