20th Century World Events & People
Topic:  Cuba and Castro
General Article:
"Republic of Cuba." Gale Encyclopedia of World History: Governments.
Article 1:
“Fidel Castro Resigns as Cuban President After 49-Year Rule; Revolutionary Leader, Foe of U.S. Had Ceded Powers in 2006; Replacement to be Named by Assembly.” World News Digest.
Article 2:
“Cuba lifting hated travel restrictions.” World News Digest

Topic:  Haiti and Duvalier
General Article:
Boxill, Ian. "Haiti's Rocky Road to Democracy." History Behind the Headlines: The Origins of Conflicts Worldwide.
Article 1:
“Former Dictator 'Baby Doc' Duvalier Returns to Haiti; Charged With Murder, Corruption; Other Development.” World News Digest.
Article 2:
“Haiti court says human rights charges can be brought against Duvalier.” World News Digest.

Topic:  El Salvador and FMLN
General Article:
Arnson, Cynthia J. "El Salvador." Encyclopedia of Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity.
Article 1:
“El Salvador top court orders probe of civil war massacre.” World News Digest.
Article 2:
“Ex-guerrilla favorite to win El Salvador's presidential election.” World News Digest.

Topic:  Nicaragua and the Sandinistas
General Article:
"The Contras Form to Oppose the Sandinista Regime in Nicaragua: 1981." Global Events: Milestone Events Throughout History.
Article 1:
“Nicaragua scraps term limits in boost for socialist Ortega.” World News Digest
Article 2:
“Nicaragua: Ex-contras Hint at Wider Armed Conflict; Other Developments.” World News Digest.

Topic: Deepwater Horizon
General Article: "Massive Oil Spill in Gulf of Mexico"  World News Digest
Article 1: "BP Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Finally Capped" World News Digest
Article 2:  " BP Deepwater Horizon Costs Balloon to $65 Billion"  World News Digest

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