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Castro’s 2018 retirement looms for Cuba, Miami

YoopyaFeb 25, 20130

HAVANA (AP) — It’s been more than 54 years since someone not named “Castro” led Cuba, and it will likely be five more. But now

Cuba parliament opens as Fidel Castro visits

YoopyaFeb 24, 20130

Cuba’s former leader Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance, joining his brother, President Raul Castro, at the opening session of the National Assembly

Italy votes in election seen as key for economic recovery

YoopyaFeb 24, 20130

Italians have begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country’s effort to tackle its economic problems, as well as for the eurozone.

Pope Benedict gives last Sunday blessing at Vatican

YoopyaFeb 24, 20130

Pope Benedict XVI has given his final Sunday blessing at the Vatican before he steps down on Thursday. In his last Angelus in St Peter’s

How do you count Catholics?

YoopyaFeb 24, 20130

As Pope Benedict XVI prepares to step down next week, speculation is intensifying as to who will lead the reported 1.2 billion Catholics worldwide. But

Mali conflict: ‘Many die’ in Ifoghas mountain battle

YoopyaFeb 23, 20130

Thirteen Chadian soldiers and 65 Islamist insurgents have been killed in heavy fighting in a remote part of northern Mali, Chad’s military says. It says

Oscar Pistorius granted bail in Reeva Steenkamp case

YoopyaFeb 22, 20130

South African athlete Oscar Pistorius, who faces murder charges over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, has been granted bail after a four-day hearing. Magistrate

Japan PM Shinzo Abe set for Washington talks with Obama

YoopyaFeb 22, 2013November 25, 20230

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to meet US President Barack Obama in Washington, in a visit aimed at fortifying their key security alliance.

Special Report: The loneliness of the short distance pope

YoopyaFeb 22, 2013November 13, 20230

(Reuters) – In Havana last March, when Pope Benedict sat down with Fidel Castro, the revolutionary leader jocularly asked his fellow octogenarian: “What does a

Hugo Chavez’s ‘breathing problems persist’

YoopyaFeb 22, 20130

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still suffering breathing problems following his return from Cuba where he was treated for cancer, officials say. Information Minister Ernesto