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Fidel Castro Steps Down

Cuban President Fidel Castro is stepping down after almost 50 years in power. Castro's brother Raul will take over for the ailing leader. Alex Chadwick talks to writer Tom Miller about what the change of hands means for the people of Cuba.

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