The revolutionary leader's death was announced on state television by his brother and current Cuban President, Raul Castro.

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has died aged 90.

The revolutionary leader's death was announced on state television by his brother and current Cuban President, Raul Castro.

He said: "Dear people of Cuba, with deep sadness I inform our people, the friends of our America and the world, that today...the commander in chief of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, has died.

"According to the will of comrade Fidel, his remains will be cremated."

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Trump election: Request for Wisconsin vote recount sent

The election commission in Wisconsin has received a request for a recount of the votes in the state narrowly won by Donald Trump more than two weeks ago.

The request was filed by Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein.
Dr Stein has also pledged to file vote recounts in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
A win by Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin alone would not overturn Mr Trump's lead - it provides only 10 votes in the crucial electoral college that gave him victory in the 8 November election.

But wins in Wisconsin, Michigan (16 electoral votes) and Pennsylvania (20 electoral votes) would have clinched the presidency for the Democrat.

- BBC