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  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...

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Cuba marks revolution anniversary  The President, Raul Castro, is due to address the nation shortly in a tv keynote speech in which he may outline further economic reforms EU to lift sanctions against Cuba  European Union: The European Union is to lift sanctions imposed on Cuba in 2003 in protest at the imprisonment of 70 Cuban dissidents by the Castro government Elian Gonzalez joins youth Communists Cuba to abandon salary equality  Vice-Minister for Labour: Cuba is to abolish system of equal pay for all and allow workers and managers to earn performance bonuses Home computer ban lifted  The first legalised home computers have gone on sale, but a ban remains on internet access Cuba signs human rights pledges. UN Raul Castro named president


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  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 US urges reform as Castro quits
. Washington     Castro resigns as president
  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'


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Dec.17     Fidel Castro hints at retirement
  The ailing communist leader has said he has a duty not to hold on to power or obstruct the rise of younger people Dec.10 Cuba makes human rights promise CIA 'wiped' interrogation tapes Oct.24 Bush reaffirms Cuba embargo. Washington Oct.14 Castro speaks live on Chavez show Oct.8 Guevara honored on death' anniversary Sep.21     Castro on TV appears gaunt but lucid  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' Jul.26     Fidel absent as Cuba celebrates   The acting president, Raul, is leading revolution day celebrations, filling in for his ailing brother Jun.18 Revolutionary Vilma Espin dies Jun.5   Castro interview focuses on past  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' May.1 Castro fails to appear on May Day Apr.13 Castro almost better, Chavez says Mar.29 Castro criticizing U.S. on environment Mar.20 Gov't backers break up rally Mar.15 Castro 'to be fit to hold power' Bush pushed on drugs, immigration Jan.30   Castro up and talking in new video   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

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Dec.26   Castro's ailment 'is not cancer'  A leading Spanish surgeon who to examined Cuban leader says he does not have cancer or need further surgery Dec.17   Castro not dying, US envoys told  Cuban officials say that Fidel Castro does not have cancer or any other terminal illness Dec.2   Castro misses birthday parade
  Tanks rolled through the streets and jets roared overhead , but ailing leader Fidel Castro did not appear Nov.28   Castro misses birthday ceremony
  Frail Cuban leader has stayed away from the opening ceremony of his birthday celebrations in Havana on doctors' orders
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 Aug.14     Chavez at Castro's bedside in new photos  Official Communist Party newspaper has published new pictures of ailing President in bed, smiling Aug.13 Castro warns of long recovery Aug.12 Report: Castro walking, talking, working U.N. adopts Mideast deal Aug.3     Bush calls for democracy in Cuba   Washington: President has pledged support for Cubans who sought to build a transitional government Aug.1 TV: Castro says health 'stable' Jul.31 Castro hands power to brother
  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...
Apr.29   Leftist trio seals Americas pact
  The leaders of Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela have signed a trade agreement to counter US influence


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Nov.17 Castro mocks Parkinson's report

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May.3 Mexico, Peru pull Cuba envoys


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Oct.10 US to tighten Cuba sanctions
. Washington May.13 US expels 14 Cuban diplomats. Washington

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May.20 Bush stands firm on Cuba embargo
. Washington May.14 Lift Cuba embargo, Carter tells US May.12     Cuba opens up for Carter  Along with Fidel Castro, Carter toured Havana's historical district for several hours

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George Harrison dies
Aug.13 Castro marks 75th birthday Feb.5 Cuba frees jailed Czechs

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Dec.14 Putin Condemns Embargo
Dec.8  Cuba to cut U.S. phone ties Nov.17  Castro denounces assassination plot Jun.29   Elian Gonzalez returns to Cuba  Elian spending first full day back in Cuba at a house assigned by the government with his family and some of his schoolmates


Castro criticizing U.S. on environment Castro speaks live on Chavez show Cuba marks revolution anniversary  The President, Raul Castro, is due to address the nation shortly in a tv keynote speech in which he may outline further economic reforms Elian Gonzalez joins youth Communists Cuba to abandon salary equality  Vice-Minister for Labour: Cuba is to abolish system of equal pay for all and allow workers and managers to earn performance bonuses Castro fails to appear on May Day Guevara honored on death' anniversary Elian Gonzalez returns to Cuba  Elian spending first full day back in Cuba at a house assigned by the government with his family and some of his schoolmates Castro not dying, US envoys told  Cuban officials say that Fidel Castro does not have cancer or any other terminal illness   Chavez at Castro's bedside in new photos  Official Communist Party newspaper has published new pictures of ailing President in bed, smiling   Cuba opens up for Carter  Along with Fidel Castro, Carter toured Havana's historical district for several hours Putin Condemns Embargo   Leftist trio seals Americas pact




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  The leaders of Bolivia, Cuba and Venezuela have signed a trade agreement to counter US influence




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2008 May.2 Home computer ban lifted  The first legalised home computers have gone on sale, but a ban remains on internet access Feb.28 Cuba signs human rights pledges
. UN Feb.19 US urges reform as Castro quits. Washington 2007 Dec.10 Cuba makes human rights promise 2006 Aug.3   Bush calls for democracy in Cuba   Washington: President has pledged support for Cubans who sought to build a transitional government 2001 Feb.5 Cuba frees jailed Czechs



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2003 May.13 US expels 14 Cuban diplomats
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2008 Jun.19 EU to lift sanctions against Cuba
  European Union: The European Union is to lift sanctions imposed on Cuba in 2003 in protest at the imprisonment of 70 Cuban dissidents by the Castro government 2007 Oct.24 Bush reaffirms Cuba embargo. Washington 2003 Oct.10 US to tighten Cuba sanctions. Washington 2002 May.20 Bush stands firm on Cuba embargo. Washington May.14 Lift Cuba embargo, Carter tells US



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2008 Feb.24 Raul Castro named president
  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   Castro resigns as president
  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'
2007 Dec.17   Fidel Castro hints at retirement
  The ailing communist leader has said he has a duty not to hold on to power or obstruct the rise of younger people Sep.21   Castro on TV appears gaunt but lucid  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' 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  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' Apr.13 Castro almost better, Chavez says Mar.15 Castro 'to be fit to hold power' Jan.30 Castro up and talking in new video   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 2006 Dec.26 Castro's ailment 'is not cancer'  A leading Spanish surgeon who to examined Cuban leader says he does not have cancer or need further surgery Dec.2 Castro misses birthday parade  Tanks rolled through the streets and jets roared overhead , but ailing leader Fidel Castro did not appear Nov.28 Castro misses birthday ceremony
  Frail Cuban leader has stayed away from the opening ceremony of his birthday celebrations in Havana on doctors' orders
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 Aug.13 Castro warns of long recovery Aug.12 Report: Castro walking, talking, working Aug.1 TV: Castro says health 'stable' Jul.31 Castro hands power to brother
  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...
2005 Nov.17 Castro mocks Parkinson's report 2001 Aug.13 Castro marks 75th birthday



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2007 Mar.20 Gov't backers break up rally




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2007 Jun.18 Revolutionary Vilma Espin dies