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Prime minister ousted over food prices  Haiti: Parliament has voted to dismiss Jacques Edouard Alexis after deadly protests over rising food prices. 16 of 27 senators voted for the dismissal Raul Castro named president


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Feb.24
  Cuba: Raul Castro has been unanimously selected to succeed his brother Fidel as leader by National Assembly
 Fidel Castro, 81, had been out of the public eye since July 2006 when he had major surgery. Raul's name was the only one put before the communist deputies. He has in effect been president since and the National Assembly just formalizing his position

Feb.19
  Cuba: Fidel Castro announced his resignation as president and commander in chief of the military , according to a letter published in the Granma
 The resignation ends nearly a half-century of iron-fisted rule that frustrated 10 U.S. presidents. Bush said Castro's decision ought to spark 'a democratic transition'. John Negroponte added that the 1962 embargo would probably not be lifted 'any time soon'


year 2007 Top ^

Dec.17   Fidel Castro hints at retirement
  Cuba: The ailing communist leader has said he has a duty not to hold on to power or obstruct the rise of younger people Musharraf steps down as army chief Sep.21   Castro on TV appears gaunt but lucid  Cuba: The ailing Cuban leader spoke about a variety of issues in a taped interview that aired on Cuban state television Aug.23 Castro 'very well'. Cuba Jul.26   Fidel absent as Cuba celebrates   The acting president, Raul, is leading revolution day celebrations, filling in for his ailing brother Jun.5 Castro interview focuses on past  Cuba: A healthier looking Fidel appeared on Cuban TV, speaking slowly and focusing on past memories rather than his recovery May.23 Castro says his health 'improved'  Cuba: In an article, Cuban President says his health has improved after undergoing several intestinal operations Apr.29 Chavez: Fidel Castro is 'in charge'. Venezuela Apr.13 Castro almost better, Chavez says  Cuba: Venezuelan President: Cuban leader is 'almost totally recovered' from intestinal surgery last year Mar.15 Castro 'to be fit to hold power'  Cuba: The ailing President will be 'in perfect shape' to run for re-election to parliament, the head of the National Assembly Italian crisis talks as PM quits Feb.8 Castro eating as health improves. Cuba Jan.30 Castro up and talking in new video   Cuba: Cuban tv broadcast scenes of what it said was a leader meeting with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Jan.19   Chavez admits Castro gravely ill   Venezuela: Venezuelan President: Cuban leader is battling to save his life Military chief quits over war performance Jan.15 Report: Castro in serious condition. Cuba

year 2006 Top ^

Dec.30 Castro issues New Year's message
. Cuba Dec.26 Castro's ailment 'is not cancer'  Cuba: A leading Spanish surgeon who to examined Cuban leader says he does not have cancer or need further surgery Dec.16 Castro talks to officials on phone. Cuba Dec.2 Castro misses birthday parade  Cuba: Tanks rolled through the streets and jets roared overhead , but ailing leader Fidel Castro did not appear Nov.28 Castro misses birthday ceremony
  Cuba: Frail Cuban leader has stayed away from the opening ceremony of his birthday celebrations in Havana on doctors' orders
Shabir to lead Palestinian government Oct.28 Cuba TV shows pictures of Castro  TV has broadcast the first images of President in more than a month, addressing rumours that he had died Oct.9 Brother: Castro 'getting better,' not dying. Cuba Sep.5 Pictures show thinner Castro. Cuba Sep.1 Latest images show lively Castro. Cuba Aug.13 Castro warns of long recovery  Cuba: On his 80th birthday, Fidel advised Cubans to prepare for 'adverse news,' but urged them to stay optimistic Aug.12 Report: Castro walking, talking, working  Cuba: Official Communist Party newspaper made the most optimistic report since intestinal surgery forced him to step aside Aug.1 TV: Castro says health 'stable'  Cuba: Cuban television: Fidel Castro's is in 'good spirits' Jul.31 Castro hands power to brother
  Cuba: President Fidel Castro was undergoing a surgery and provisionally handed over power to his younger brother Raul.    Cuban television: Fidel Castro's health situation is 'stable' and he is in 'good spirits' The message from Castro said: 'I...
Taylor on flight back to Liberia

year 2005 Top ^

Nov.17 Castro mocks Parkinson's report  Cuba: President has portrayed as wishful thinking reports from the US that he is suffering from Parkinson's Disease Fujimori under arrest

year 2004 Top ^

Mar.9 Latortue named as prime minister
  Haiti: 7-member U.S.-backed commission selected Gerard Latortue, a former UN official and international business consultant Mar.8 Haiti's Aristide defiant in exile. CAR Feb.29 Aristide quits, flees Haiti
  President resigned and left his embattled nation 'to prevent bloodshed,' according to a statement read by Prime Minister


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Aug.13 Castro marks 75th birthday. Cuba



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