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Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring

Castro era in Cuba to end as Raul confirms he's retiring

Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation.
Fri Apr 16 2021
Raul Castro vows to defend Fidel's revolution

Raul Castro vows to defend Fidel's revolution

Tens of thousands of flag-waving supporters recited the pledge with Raul Castro at the Revolution Plaza of Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of Fidel's guerrilla struggle.
Sun Dec 04 2016
Raul Castro, stepping from Fidel's towering shadow

Raul Castro, stepping from Fidel's towering shadow

Cuban President Raul Castro has proved far more pragmatic than his late brother Fidel, ushering in a gradual opening on the communist island and a historic thaw with the United States.
Sun Nov 27 2016
Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro dies: President

Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro dies: President

Cuban revolutionary icon Fidel Castro died late Friday in Havana, his brother, President Raul Castro, announced on national television.
Sat Nov 26 2016
First US-to-Cuba cruise ship in decades set to sail

First US-to-Cuba cruise ship in decades set to sail

The first US cruise ship bound for Cuba in 50 years was set to sail from Miami on Sunday.
Sun May 01 2016
Raul Castro, 84, says he'll step down in two years, calls for younger leaders

Raul Castro, 84, says he'll step down in two years, calls for younger leaders

Cuban President Ral Castro has reiterated his intention to step down two years from now, at age 86.
Tue Apr 19 2016
Fidel Castro blasts Obama's Cuba trip

Fidel Castro blasts Obama's Cuba trip

After US president Barack Obama's historic visit to Cuba, Fidel Castro said the communist island doesn't need any "gifts from the empire."
Tue Mar 29 2016
'What's up Cuba?' Obama starts historic visit

'What's up Cuba?' Obama starts historic visit

Barack Obama on Sunday became the first US president in 88 years to visit Cuba, hailing an "historic opportunity" to cast aside decades of Cold War enmity with the communist state.
Mon Mar 21 2016
Kerry wraps up historic Cuba flag-raising visit

Kerry wraps up historic Cuba flag-raising visit

Secretary of State John Kerry departed Cuba Friday after a historic daylong visit to raise the US flag at the American embassy.
Sat Aug 15 2015
Obama, Raul Castro hold historic meeting, agree to foster 'a new relationship'

Obama, Raul Castro hold historic meeting, agree to foster 'a new relationship'

President Barack Obama and President Ral Castro symbolically ended more than a half-century of official estrangement between the US and Cuba in a historic-face-to-face meeting.
Sun Apr 12 2015
Obama, Castro stand together at historic summit

Obama, Castro stand together at historic summit

The sight of Obama and Castro in the same room instantly became a potent symbol of their bid to renew diplomatic ties.
Sat Apr 11 2015
'Peace between us,' Raul Castro says of US ties

'Peace between us,' Raul Castro says of US ties

Cuban President Raul Castro gave an endorsement to peace between the United States and his communist country Thursday, with the two nations in talks to restore ties after decades of animosity.
Fri Jan 30 2015
Castro regime's aversion to change will test new US-Cuba diplomacy

Castro regime's aversion to change will test new US-Cuba diplomacy

Since taking over after his brother fell ill in 2006 and nearly died of diverticulitis, Raul Castro has treated Cuba's presidency as more of a burden than a calling.
Fri Dec 19 2014
Obama, Castro declare historic breakthrough in US-Cuba ties

Obama, Castro declare historic breakthrough in US-Cuba ties

The US and Cuba brought their bitter Cold War stand-off towards a historic close, agreeing to revive diplomatic ties and to ease a five-decade US trade embargo.
Thu Dec 18 2014
In speech, Raul Castro thanks Obama, Pope Francis

In speech, Raul Castro thanks Obama, Pope Francis

Cuban leader Raul Castro appeared on state television at precisely noon on Wednesday to announce the prisoner swap, thanking President Barack Obama and Pope Francis for helping resolve the impasse.
Thu Dec 18 2014
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request

It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024