Special report: Fidel Castro's health problem
HAVANA, Nov. 28 (Xinhua) -- Cuban people on Tuesday
held a gala celebrating their leader Fidel Castro's 80th birthday, but Castro
did not attend the celebrations personally upon his doctors' advice.
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People give a standing ovation after a
message from Cuba's President Fidel Castro was read at the Karl Marx
theater in Havana, Nov. 28, 2006. (Reuters Photo)
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"According
to my physicians, I was not yet ready for such a big event, so I decided to
speak with you in this way," Castro said in a written message read to guests and
supporters in the gala, which was held in Havana's Karl Marx Theater.
"I felt sorrowful for not being able to personally
thank you and embrace everyone of you," Castro said.
He added that he was busy with his work recently, to
realize the aims he proposed on July 31, when he temporarily ceded power to
Defense Minister Raul Castro.
Castro's birthday was on Aug. 13, but he postponed
celebrations because he was recovering from an intestinal surgery on July 27.
Officials said that around 1,600 guests from about 80
countries will attend a series of celebrations for Castro's birthday, which
include seminars, symphony concerts and picture shows.
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Cuban President Fidel Castro speaks in
his "Mesa Redonda" program on Cuaban National TV, in Havana Oct. 28, 2006.
Castro appeared on state television speaking to Cubans as he browsed the
day's newspapers, in his first public appearance for 40 days.(Xinhua/AFP
Photo)
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Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro, seen
here in a video showed on Cuban state TV, chats with visiting Venezuelan
President Hugo Chavez, Sept. 14, 2006. (Xinhua Photo)
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Cuban President Fidel Castro (R) meets
with Argentine congressman Miguel Bonasso as he recovers from stomach
surgery, in Havana, Sept. 13, 2006. (Xinhua/Reuters
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Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (C)
poses with his Cuban counterpart Fidel Castro and acting President of Cuba
Raul Castro (R) in Havana in this photograph, which was taken on August
13, 2006 and posted on the website of state newspaper Granma August 14,
2006.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
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Vedio: Cuban President Castro recovers ahead
of 80th birthday
(2006-08-01 22:29:31)
WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Xinhua) -- The White House
said on Tuesday that it is closely monitoring the situation in Cuba with the
deterioration of elderly leader Fidel Castro's health, the AP reported. Full Story>>
(2006-08-01 19:03:22)
BEIJING, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President
Hu Jintao on Tuesday sent a message of good wishes to Cuban leader Fidel Castro
following his operation to treat an acute intestinal problem. Full Story>>
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President Fidel Castro (L) and his brother, Minister of Defense Raul
Castro (R), attend a Cuban Parliament session in this Dec. 23,
2004, file photo in Havana, Cuba. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) |
HAVANA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Cuban leader Fidel
Castro said on Monday that he underwent surgery and temporarily handed over
powerto his younger brother Raul Castro. Full
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