Mexican officials are denying accusations made by former Cuban President Fidel Castro that they attempted to cover up the swine flu outbreak a month ago because it would have put a trip by U.S. President Barack Obama to México in jeopardy. Meanwhile, Cuba is asking the European Union not to make such a big deal about the dictatorship's human rights abuses.

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro called the new U.S. policy that allows Cuban-Americans unlimited travel to the island "positive, although minimal."

Seven members of U.S. Congress met with Cuban President Raul Castro and former President Fidel Castro in Havana to "listen and talk" about ways the countries could improve their relationship.

Cuba's Fidel Castro blogs that his brother Raul consulted with him before replacing 10 cabinet officials earlier this week.

Venezuela President Hugo Chávez says ex-Cuban President Fidel Castro won't make any more public appearance.

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuban revolution. Former President Fidel Castro will not attend a scheduled ceremony due to an illness.

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has offered to talk to president-elect Obama "anywhere he wants."

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has criticized a recent speech on Latin America by Democratic senator and presidentical candidate Barack Obama.

After nearly 50 years in power, Cuba's Fidel Castro, 81, announces he will retire from power, ceding the reins to his 76 year-old brother, Raúl. Meanwhile, fellow dictator President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan has suffered an electoral defeat in that nation's first free elections since 1999. Pakistan,which borders Afghanistan, is believed by some to be at the heart of the War on Terror.

An ailing Fidel Castro sat out Cuba's Revolution Day celebrations. His brother, Raúl Catro, took the helm.