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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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024