Raul Castro

Miguel Diaz-Canel takes charge as Cuba's president, pledges to preserve communist system, reform economy

In his own half-hour speech to the nation, Diaz-Canel pledged to preserve Cuba's communist system while gradually reforming the economy and making the government more responsive to the people.

US acknowledges Cuba's 'undemocratic' transition to new leader, urges Miguel Diaz-Canel to end 'repression' in island

The United States grudgingly acknowledged Cuba's "undemocratic" transition to a new leader on Thursday and urged him to allow the island's people greater political freedom

Vladimir Putin re-elected: Modi, Xi Jinping, Maduro congratulate Russian president amid silence from EU, US

Vladimir Putin cruised to victory in Russia's presidential election on Sunday, giving him at least another six years in power as Moscow's relations with the West become increasingly strained

Cuba votes for new National Assembly, opens door to major political change as end of Castro era looms on the horizon

Cubans voted to ratify a new National Assembly, a key step leading to the elevation of a new president, the first in 60 years from outside the Castro family.

Raul Castro confirms decision to step down next year; Cuba to get new president in April 2018

Cuban president Raul Castro on Thursday affirmed that he will leave office in April 2018, when the country's new national legislature convenes to elect a leader for the next five years

'Che is still here', say Cuban revolutionaries as island nation marks Guevara's 50th death anniversary

Tens of thousands of Cubans turned out on Sunday to pay tribute to Ernesto "Che" Guevara, the Argentine-born Marxist revolutionary and guerrilla leader, on the 50th anniversary of his death.

Hurricane Irma batters Cuba: President Raul Castro calls for unity after 10 die in storm

Hurricane Irma made a landfall in Cuba's Camaguey archipelago on Friday night. At least ten people have died during the three-day rampage along the island.

Cuba willing to engage with US despite setback in relations, says Raul Castro

Cuba has ratified its willingness to continue engagement with the US despite a setback in relations between the two countries.

Russia slams Donald Trump's policy reversal on Cuba, says reminiscent of Cold War

Russia's foreign ministry on Sunday said it regretted US President Donald Trump's policy reversal on Cuba, calling it reminiscent of the Cold War era.

Donald Trump set to reverse Barack Obama's relaxations in new Cuba policy

Stopping short of a complete turnabout, president Donald Trump is expected on Friday to announce a revised Cuba policy