Former Cuban president, titan of the Cold War, and revolutionary icon Fidel Castro dies at 90

Havana, Cuba - Fidel Castro, a titan of the Cold War who defied 11 American presidents and thrust Cuba onto the world stage, is dead at age 90. Cuban state-run television said the former long-time president died at 7pm local time on Saturday. Castro's brother and current president, Raul Castro, confirmed the news.
Fidel Castro. / Internet photo
Fidel Castro. / Internet photo
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