Is Absolute Power on its Last Legs?

Finding Dulcinea 4 years ago Region: Tonga

Posted by Liz Colville to findingDulcinea Several nations long ruled by monarchies are abandoning them, many in favor of democracy. Other dictatorships have weakened. But a few strongholds of absolute power do remain. ... more

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Cubans Warily Mark Anniversary of Insurrection

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: Cuba

Posted by Janine Mendes-Franco to Global Voices Online Cuba. 1953. Disillusioned with the American-backed dictatorship of Fulgencio Batista, Fidel Castro led a group of young revolutionaries in an attack on the Moncada ... more

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'634 Ways to Kill Fidel Castro' details the survival of a dictatorship

Sudeep Joseph 5 years ago Region: Cuba

Fidel Castro started his life journey from a sugar cane farm in Cuba 80 years ago; stood in the abaft and victoriously led the Cubans in the rebellion against the Batistans at the age of 32. Served as Prime Minister and th... more

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Castro Suggests He Might Retires

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Cuba

The letter that Fidel Castro had read on state TV gives the first implication that he might give up his position as Cuba’s leader according to correspondents. In the previous year of 2006, Fidel Castro handed over po... more

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Fidel Castro Steps Down

Alejandro López De Haro Jr. 5 years ago Region: Cuba

Fidel Castro, one of the longest serving and most controversial heads of state, has officially stepped down yesterday morning. The leftist leader's decision was first reported by the online version of the Cuban state-run n... more

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Free Sex-Changes Now Part of Cuba's Health Plan

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Cuba

Technically there is a “revolution” brewing in Cuba. It is not the revolution many in the world let alone the United States has been anticipating and expecting. This is the first step towards “changes&rdq... more

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Che Guevara's Children: Quit Using Our Father's Image To Sell T-Shirts & Coffee Mugs!

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Cuba

Today, you can see the face of Ernesto “Che” Guevara just about anywhere from t-shirts, to posters, and other commercial brands. Many see that the image of Che Guevara seems to be a trend. I myself wondered wha... more

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Obama Too Winds Up On The Receiving End of Fidel Castro's Backlash

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: Cuba

While campaigning in Florida, Democratic co-frontrunner Senator Barack Obama of Illinois addressed the Cuban-American community. In the past, this voting bloc has been crucial to the GOP let alone a GOP victory in Florida.... more

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Cuban-American Vote Looks To Be Fair Game For US Presidential Elections

Can Tran 4 years ago Region: United States

For the 2008 US Presidential election, it may look as if the Cuban-American vote is up for grabs. For the most part, this has been one voting bloc that looked to be exclusive to the GOP. In regards to winning Florida, the ... more

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Fidel Castro's Unique Life

Madhu R 5 years ago Region: Cuba

  Fidel Castro who stepped down as the Cuban President at the age of 81 has the unique distinction of fighting 9 U.S.Presidents, from Eisenhower to George W. Bush. He holds the world record for longevity of office ... more

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