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Raul Castro talks of stepping down

HAVANA — Cuba’s president, Raul Castro, has unexpectedly raised the possibility of leaving his post, saying Friday that he is old and has a right to retire. But he did not say when he might do so or whether such a move is imminent.

The Cuban leader is scheduled to be named by Parliament to a new five-year term on Sunday, and Castro urged reporters to listen to his speech that day.

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