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Fidel Castro, Cuba's former president, dead at 90

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Raul Castro, who announcedhis brother’s death, said he will be cremated on Saturday.
Cuba’s formerpresident and leader of the Communist revolution Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90, AP reported quotingthe nation’s official television channel on Saturday. Castro ruled the countryfor almost fifty years before handing over the reigns of the one-party state tohis brother Raul in 2008. The leader was suffering from a gastrointestinalillness. Raul Castro, who announced his brother’s death, said he will be cremated on Saturday, AFP reported.
The statechannel is yet to disclose more details about the iconic leader’s death. Theleader drew praise and support from his compatriots. He was praised for giving“Cuba back to the people”. He as often critcised for his autocratic rule. Hisdeath is being celebrated by thousands of Cuban exiles in Miami, TheGuardian reported. In 1959, he overthrew United States-backed FulgencioBatista and defied US leaders through out his rule. Fidel Castro reportedlysurvived several assassination attempts.
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