Raul Castro takes over as Cuban leader (Reuters)

Raul Castro becomes Cuba's leader (AP)
AP - HAVANA — Nearly 50 years of rule by Fidel Castro ended in Cuba on Sunday as parliament chose his brother Raul to replace him — a transition that leaves the island's communist system...

Raul Castro heads slate for Cuba leadership (Reuters)
Reuters - Raul Castro was nominated to take over as president of Cuba, a member of the National Assembly said on Sunday, ending his brother Fidel Castro's 49-year rule but keeping the country...

Cuban legislature to name Fidel Castro successor (Reuters)
Reuters - Cuba's rubber-stamp National Assembly will meet on Sunday to name retiring Cuban leader Fidel Castro's successor, and few people are placing bets on anyone other than his brother...

Fidel Castro leaves Cuba stage to brother Raul (Reuters)
Reuters - Retired Cuban leader Fidel Castro will play the role of elder statesman after nearly 50 years of absolute rule of Cuba, leaving the stage clear for his brother Raul Castro to assert...

Cubans hope Raul Castro brings reform (AP)
AP - Now that Fidel Castro has retired, many Cubans are looking to his brother to let more people open businesses, own homes and even travel abroad. But it will probably fall to a new...