Raúl Castro Quitting As Cuban Communist Party Leader

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Raúl Castro Quitting As Cuban Communist Party Leader

Raúl Castro says he is resigning as Cuban Communist Party leader, ending his family's six decades in power. Mr Castro, 89, told a party congress that he is handing over the leadership to a younger generation 'full of passion and anti-imperialist spirit'. His successor will be voted in at the end of the four-day congress. […]

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