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World reacts to death of Fidel Castro

Cuban-Americans celebrate the death of Fidel Castro, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in the Little Havana area in Miami. Castro died eight years after ill health forced him to formally hand power over to his younger brother Raul, who announced his death late Friday, Nov. 25, on state television. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)

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Cuban-Americans celebrate the death of Fidel Castro, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, in the Little Havana area in Miami. Castro died eight years after ill health forced him to formally hand power over to his younger brother Raul, who announced his death late Friday, Nov. 25, on state television. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)
By Joy Johnston
Nov 26, 2016

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro died Friday night at the age of 90.

Current Cuban leader and younger brother Raul Castro announced the news on state television.

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Cuba's government announced that Castro will be cremated, and his ashes would be interred on Dec. 4 in Santiago, the birthplace of his revolution.

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The death of Castro has generated reaction from around the world.

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