Cuba without a Castro: A New Country on the Horizon?

Cubans Mark First Anniversary of Fidel Castro's Death

Cubans mark the first anniversary of the death of their revolutionary leader. Fidel Castro built the communist state on America's doorstep half a century ago. And in three months, his brother and successor, Raul, steps down. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman reports from Havana.

After Irma, a Look at Why Cubans Are 15 Times Less Likely to Die from Hurricanes Than Americans

Cuba Nervous of Trump's Travel Restrictions

Cuba s'ouvre aussi… à l'Islam

LE FIGARO: En plein coeur de la Havane, l'unique salle de prière musulmane officielle du pays accueille chaque jour une poignée de fidèles. Une communauté discrète qui pratique une religion opposée à la culture fondamentalement latine du pays, mais que l'Arabie saoudite aimerait mettre sous sa coupe. » | Par Vincent Jolly | vendredi 28 avril 2017

Cuba to Build First Mosque as Muslim Population Grows

DAILY TRUST: The city of Havana is set to build Cuba’s first mosque, touted to be one of the largest in Latin America, as its Muslim population continues to grow.

Since 2015, when the government authorized that Cuba’s about 10,000 Muslims should have a place of worship, they have been congregating in a building space in downtown Havana for prayers, where copies of the Quran in both Spanish and Arabic are abundant. The new mosque is set to be built in Old Havana. » | telesurtv.net | Friday, February 24, 2017

Cuba: French Minister Ségolène Royal Under Fire over Views on Castro's Records

Cubans Look Ahead to Life after Fidel Castro

The funeral cortege carrying the ashes of Cuba's former president Fidel Castro has begun a four-day journey across Cuba. Many argue that Castro's death clears the way for a more open Cuba, with greater political and economic freedom.

8th Wonder Of The World - Cuba - Documentary

'Like Moses Coming Down from the Mountain': Interviewing a Young Fidel Castro - BBC Newsnight

In 1958 journalist Erik Durschmied went to the Sierra Maestra Mountains and conducted one of the first interviews with Fidel Castro before the revolution. Here he talks about his memories with Castro himself.

Trudeau Makes Canada a “Global Farce” with Glowing Tribute to Castro

Andrew Lawton compares and contrasts Justin Trudeau's effusive praise of communist dictator Fidel Castro versus his faint praise for the Ottawa Redblack's Grey Cup Victory.

Reince Priebus on Trump's Stance on Cuba, Cabinet Picks

Nov. 27, 2016 - 12:29 - Incoming White House chief of staff weighs in on 'Fox News Sunday'

Marco Rubio On Fidel Castro's Death

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has been a harsh critic of the Fidel Castro régime and President Obama's decision to normalize relations with the island nation. He spoke to CBSN anchor Reena Ninan about the dictator's passing.

Castro Death Controversy: Mourning in Havana, Celebrations in Florida

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has died at age 90. The world is reacting to the passing of the monumental historical figure.

‘Castro Will Stay in the History of Mankind’ - Head of Federation Council’s International Affairs Committee

Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has died at age 90. The world is reacting to the passing of the monumental historical figure.

Fidel Castro's Life and Legacy

Al Jazeera's Latin America Editor Lucia Newman recounts Fidel Castro's life and legacy.

A Revolutionary Icon: Fidel Castro Dies Aged 90 – Video Obituary

Cuban leader Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90, state television in the country has announced. Castro was known as one of the most iconic revolutionary leaders in recent history after he led a communist guerrilla army to replace Fulgencio Batista’s corrupt dictatorship, and went on to survive countless CIA-backed attempts on his life

Read the Guardian article here

Revolutionsführer Fidel Castro wird 90

Fidel Castro wird 90 Jahre alt. Er hat längst die Zügel an seinen Bruder Raul übergeben, ist aber immer noch präsent. Die meisten Kubaner kennen kein Leben ohne Fidel.

Les Français séduits par l'ouverture de Cuba

Une voiture dans les rues de La Havane à Cuba, photo d'illustration.

LE POINT: Cinq mois après le dégel annoncé entre Washington et La Havane, les voyagistes français constatent un engouement réel pour cette destination ensoleillée.

Le réchauffement des relations entre Cuba et les pays occidentaux séduit de plus en plus de touristes français qui souhaitent profiter d'une certaine authenticité, de peur de voir se développer dans quelques années un tourisme de masse qui pourrait défigurer l'île. Cinq mois après le dégel annoncé entre Washington et La Havane, et deux ans après les prémices d'un réchauffement, les voyagistes français constatent un engouement réel de leur clientèle pour cette destination ensoleillée. » | Le Point | mardi 12 mai 2015

Cuban Same-sex Couples 'Wed' in March for LGBT Rights Led by Castro's Daughter

A couple performs a symbolic marriage with US Reverend
Roger LaRade in Havana. 

THE GUARDIAN: Activist Mariela Castro, daughter of president Raúl, sponsors event at which 20 couples are blessed by American and Canadian clergy members

A day before Cuban president Raúl Castro was to visit the Vatican, his daughter sponsored a blessing ceremony for gay couples on an island where gay marriage remains illegal.

More than 1,000 gay, lesbian and transgender Cubans marched through Havana on Saturday, proudly displaying their truest selves for a day in a society where they still endure discrimination.

The Eighth Annual March against Homophobia and Transphobia took on extra meaning for about 20 couples who participated in a “Celebration of Love”, symbolically exchanging vows.

The couples held hands or embraced as American and Canadian protestant clergy members blessed them. It was part of official ceremonies leading up to the Global Day against Homophobia on 17 May.

Castro’s daughter, Mariela, heads Cuba’s Center for Sex Education, which has been pushing for gay rights in a country with a history of persecuting homosexuals. » | Agencies in Havana | Saturday, May 09, 2015