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Fidel Castro: Dictator Resigns After 49 Years

Item: Castro resigns presidency after 49 years/Associated Press

More Info: An ailing, 81-year-old Fidel Castro resigned as Cuba’s president today after nearly a half-century in power, saying he will not accept a new term when parliament meets Sunday. (SR Online has a complete package of sidebars to this story.)

Question: What will become of Cuba now?

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