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Fidel Castro addresses first rally in four years

Fidel Castro has addressed a rally for the first time since handing the Cuban presidency to his brother Raul in 2006.

In a speech at Havana University, Mr Castro warned of nuclear war arising from the dispute that has pitting the United States and Israel against Iran.

Some 10,000 people gathered to listen to the 84-year-old, who wore his trademark olive-green uniform.

His speech was the latest in a string of appearances since he re-emerged in July from seclusion after surgery....
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