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Castro Hands Over Power, Cuba Says It's Temporary
 | We had five stories put up tonight about Fee-del: youse guys are quick! We've consolidated to this one and the following story, from CBS and Fox respectively. The accordion lady is on stage, but no word yet on whether the fat lady will make an appearance. Let's all hope for more good news later today! |
(CBS4 News) HAVANA In an unprecedented announcement, the Cuban government announced Monday night that Fidel Castro was temporarily giving up power to his brother and Vice President Raul, due to surgery for an illness he developed while traveling to Argentina. This is the first time Castro has turned over power to anyone since taking control of Cuba in 1959. | Will Raul give it back, or is he sitting with his feet on his brother's desk, smoking one of his cigars, and thinking about how he's been waiting a very, very long time. |
| "You and what army, Fidelito?" |
The announcement was made at 9:15 Monday night on Cuban Television, monitored in Miami. A spokesperson for the Cuban government made the announcement, which came in the middle of a newscast. There was little advance notice of the special announcement.
Quick, someone find the accordian lady.
Posted by: Spinelet Unomomp3008 2006-08-01 |
