RaÃÂºl Castro, Leader With a Freer Hand
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MEXICO CITY, Feb. 19 -- RaÃÂ¿l Castro has long operated in the backstage of Cuban politics. But his public record, which has emerged over his 19 months as interim president, suggests he might pursue reforms to allow more political and economic latitude on the island.
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Taking pains to demonstrate that he retains firm control over Cuba after fracturing his knee and arm in a fall at a public event, President Fidel Castro says
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HAVANA -- Cuban leader Fidel Castro, looking notably better than he did when last seen almost three weeks ago, happily greeted President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela during a brief visit aired on state television yesterday.
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By Anthony Boadle HAVANA  - Cuban President Fidel Castro tripped andshattered a kneecap in a tumble captured on live televisionthat raised new questions about the political future of thecommunist-run country he has led for 45 years.
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Leader Fidel Castro ceded power to his brother last year after undergoing emergency surgery.
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Before disappearing from public life in 2006 and officially stepping down as Cuba's president Tuesday, Fidel Castro ruled the country with an iron fist, despite numerous attempts by his enemies to do away with him.
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CARACAS -- Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has not appeared in public since undergoing stomach surgery last year, said yesterday he was recovering and feeling stronger. "I am gaining ground," he said on a live Venezuelan radio show with President Hugo Ch&#xE1;vez, adding he felt he had more "energy and more strength." It was the first time the Cuban leader ...
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Cuban President Fidel Castro for the second time this month alludes publicly to the possibility of leaving office.
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Raul Castro doesn't enjoy his older brother's appeal, but as he takes over the leadership of communist Cuba, he can count on the power he amassed during a half-century as the island's No. 2 man.
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CARACAS, Venezuela  - Cuban leader Fidel Castro is   now able to write notes and give orders as he recovers from   surgery, Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said on Sunday.
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Cuba's ailing leader, Fidel Castro, says he does not want to 'cling' to power
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Cuban President Fidel Castro put on a brave face after he was injured in a tumble Wednesday night. Although it was not broadcast live on Cuban television, cameras caught Castro&#39;s misstep Wednesday night, as
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Cuba&#39;s &#39;legendary&#39; leader, Fidel Castro, broke his knee and fractured his right arm when he fell down behind the podium during a speech at a graduation ceremony in Santa Clara.
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On the surface, life in Cuba remains utterly normal a month after Fidel Castro ceded power for the first time in 47 years. But behind the scenes, an emerging collective leadership is increasing the possibilities for change on the communist-ruled island, and bringing a fresh look at U.S. policies aimed at undermining the Cuban system.
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HAVANA: President Fidel Castro, recovering from a fall that broke his kneecap and an arm, has received get-well wishes from the leaders around the globe, state media reported Saturday.
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Cuban President Fidel Castro has almost fully recovered from the stomach surgery, says a top Cuban politician.
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Despite his nationalization moves, Venezuela's leader has a way to go. But a lot depends on how the U.S. treats him