Saturday, August 07, 2010
Castro Speaks
Fidel Castro makes 1st official gov't appearance
HAVANA (AP) — Fidel Castro is delivering a speech before Cuba's parliament, his first official government appearance in four years.
The 83-year-old bearded revolutionary waved and smiled Saturday as he arrived in the chamber, led by a subordinate and dressed in olive fatigues. A cheering crowd yelled "Fidel, Fidel, Fidel!" and "Long live Fidel! Long live Raul!" a reference to his younger brother and the current Cuban president.
Castro is expected to discuss his growing preoccupation with the threat of global nuclear war.
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The 83-year-old bearded revolutionary waved and smiled Saturday as he arrived in the chamber, led by a subordinate and dressed in olive fatigues. A cheering crowd yelled "Fidel, Fidel, Fidel!" and "Long live Fidel! Long live Raul!" a reference to his younger brother and the current Cuban president.
Castro is expected to discuss his growing preoccupation with the threat of global nuclear war.
Copyright 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
