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Raul Castro announces brother Fidel Castros death

Fidel Castro, Cuba’s former leader, has died aged 90 on November 25 at 10:29pm (03:29 GMT).His brother, current Cuban President Raul Castro made the announcement on state television.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro: Who were his wife, mistresses and kids?

The Cuban revolutionary icon fathered numerous children with different women though he was officially married only once.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro dies at 90: Top 10 quotes by former Cuban President and Prime Minister

Castro was the third longest serving leader in the world, the first two being the Queen of Britain and the King of Thailand.

Nov 26, 2016

Fidel Castro dies at 90: 10 things you didn't know about the revolutionary leader

Castro was a revolutionary leader who also had very unusual and unique facets to him.

Nov 26, 2016

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro dies at 90, Cuba to observe 9 days of mourning

Castro was a revolutionary who ruled Cuba as Prime Minister from 1959 to 1976.

Nov 26, 2016

RECOUNT 2016: Green Party leader Jill Stein files for recount of US elections vote in Wisconsin

The Green Party leader also said that she plans to challenge the votes in two other key states Pennsylvania and Michigan.

Nov 26, 2016

PM Modi's surgical strike on black money welcomed: See what the major companies are saying

Morning brief: 50% tax penalty for unaccounted cash, India sees drop in forex reserves, Pak to take BCCI to court and more

Also read about Charleston church shooter's trial and Turkey threatening Europe for criticising President Erdogan

Nov 26, 2016

Demonetisation: 50% tax penalty for disclosing unaccounted deposit, 4-year lock-in

There will be a lock-in period of the remaining amount for four years for people who disclose their illicit cash.

Nov 26, 2016

Views on India and Kashmir remain key as Pakistan weighs options for next Army chief

Lt Gen Ishfaq Nadeem Ahmed has emerged as a favourite to replace the outgoing Pakistani Army chief General Raheel Sharif.

Nov 25, 2016

China: 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes southern Xinjiang province

The quake struck the Akto county in southern Xinjiang in north-western China at 10:24 pm local time on Friday.

Nov 25, 2016

Delhi pollution update: L-G Najeeb Jung urges continued vigil, strict action against defaulters

He also urged the police and municipal bodies to ensure builders stuck to the norms put forward by the Delhi pollution board.

Nov 25, 2016

Trump's 'Make America Great Again' Christmas ornament is getting 'yuge' reviews on Amazon

Anti-Trump reviewers have taken the Internet by storm by posting funny reviews about the Trump Christmas ornament.

Nov 25, 2016

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Sarajevo War Hostel recreates life during siege of city

A hostel has been set up to recreate the conditions of those trapped inside the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian war. The hostel is run by a family who survived the three-year-long siege and hope to educate guests about their experience. The unique hostel sees residents sleep in military beds, only use candles and lamps, and hear the sounds of gunfights in the distance.

Nov 25, 2016