Strict 9-day mourning period in Cuba to mark Castro's death
A strict nine-day mourning period will be observed to mark the death of Fidel Castro in Cuba, where tributes will be paid to the revolutionary leader during mass gatherings planned for Havana and the eventual burial site for his ashes, Santiago de Cuba.
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