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Convalescing Cuban leader Fidel Castro is appearing in his first taped television interview for more than three months. Ailing Cuban leader Fidel Castro is appearing in his first taped television interview for more than three months.
Mr Castro, 81, has not appeared in public since July last year when he underwent emergency intestinal surgery. Mr Castro, 81, who looked thin but healthy, has not appeared in public since July last year when he underwent emergency intestinal surgery.
There have been no official photographs or video footage of him since 5 June.There have been no official photographs or video footage of him since 5 June.
An official announcement prior to the airing of the interview said it lasted an hour and discussed "issues of international relevance". Mr Castro spoke slowly with long pauses about a range of international topics including the strength of the dollar against the euro.
Cuban officials have insisted Mr Castro is on the road to recovery.Cuban officials have insisted Mr Castro is on the road to recovery.
But the lack of images has intensified the rumours among Cuban exiles in Miami about Mr Castro's health.