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Celebrations in Cuba as Fidel Castro turns 85

Cuba has been partying since Tuesday, with concerts and art exhibitions to celebrate the 85th birthday of former leader Fidel Castro.

Cuba: Old guard keep vice-like grip on power

Cuba: Old guard keep vice-like grip on power

Hopes of a major shake-up at a landmark Communist Party congress in Cuba have been dashed as the old guard kept a vice-like grip on power.

Dozens killed in Cuba plane crash

A Cuban airliner on a flight to Havana crashed in central Cuba, killing all 68 people on board including 28 foreigners, officials said on Friday.

Cuba’s internet revolution edges forward, with limits

Yoan used to earn $25 a month working as a computer technician for a state company — and an extra $500 selling internet access on Cuba’s

Hundreds of thousands flee hurricane in Cuba

Barely a week after Hurricane Gustav devastated western Cuba, the island was battening down the hatches again on Sunday for another killer storm.

Cubans expect low-key bash for Castro birthday

Cubans expect a low-key 81st birthday bash on Monday for President Fidel Castro as he continues recovering from an operation a year ago, but a visit by friend Hugo Chávez could…

Dennis heads for US after flattening Cuba

Hurricane Dennis gathered strength again on Saturday as it moved over the Gulf of Mexico away from Cuba, where it killed 10 people and left 1,5-million homeless, after causing…

Hurricane Dennis crashes into Cuba

Hurricane Dennis pummelled Cuba on Friday, killing 10 people and displacing 1,5-million others, President Fidel Castro announced, after its fierce winds and heavy rains left…