By Voice Of America | On August 3, 2006 | In Americas | Rated 
Mexico's President Vicente Fox has called on Mexico City officials to clear street protests by supporters of a leftist presidential candidate demanding a vote recount.
By Voice Of America | On August 3, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
Raul Castro is Cuban President Fidel Castro's younger brother and designated successor. Leta Hong Fincher has more on the man who has temporarily taken over as communist Cuba's leader.
By Voice Of America | On August 3, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez has paid a one-day visit to Mali in an effort to strengthen bi-lateral relations.
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U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan begins a visit to Haiti Wednesday, to talk with political leaders about ways to improve security across the country.
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For the first time in nearly 48 years, Cuban dictator Fidel Castro has relinquished absolute power as president of the communist nation. Castro's faltering health forced the move. He underwent surgery for intestinal bleeding on Monday, but expects to return to power after recovery. As VOA's Peter Fedynsky reports, Cuba is still ruled by a Castro - Fidel's brother, Raul.
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The Bahamas has issued a hurricane watch Wednesday for the Turks and Caicos islands and southeastern Bahamas, as Tropical Storm Chris continues its path through the Caribbean.
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The Bahamas has issued a hurricane watch Wednesday for the Turks and Caicos islands and southeastern Bahamas, as Tropical Storm Chris continues its path through the Caribbean.
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The White House has asked Cubans on the island and exiles in Florida to remain where they are, amid speculation about the health of President Fidel Castro.
By Voice Of America | On August 3, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
In Cuba, Vice President Raul Castro has maintained a low profile since assuming executive authority while his older brother, Fidel, recovers from intestinal surgery.
By Voice Of America | On August 3, 2006 | In Americas | Rated
The Cuban government has released a statement from President Fidel Castro saying his heath is stable and he is in good spirits after intestinal surgery. News of the president's ill health has sparked big celebrations in Miami, where the city's sizable Cuban exile community continues to hope for democracy on the island.
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