A hard act to follow
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Castro, 69, has survived assassination attempts and severe economic problems during his 37-year reign, and he is still popular with the people. He is a savvy politician who knows how to tailer a message to the right audience. Speculation on who might replace Castro is presented.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1996
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Children in crisis
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A major famine in North Korea has caused severe malnourishment in 80,000 children and could kill tens of thousands of people. The crisis has forced the Communist government to accept food aid, but international politics hamper relief efforts.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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A brutal bloodletting: Algeria's vote brings little hope of ending the war
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The violent insurrection in Algeria has worsened, and the secular government has not been able to end the massacres of villagers. Algerians have lost hope that democracy and elections are effective in halting terrorism.
Publication Name: Maclean's
Subject: News, opinion and commentary
ISSN: 0024-9262
Year: 1997
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