Cuban President Raul Castro mentions possible retirement
Published February 22, 2013  | Associated Press  Cuban President
Raul Castro has unexpectedly raised the possibility of leaving
his post, saying Friday that he is old and has a right to
retire. But he did not say when he might do so or if such a move
was imminent.  The Cuban leader is scheduled to be named by
parliament to a new five-year term on Sunday, and Castro urged
reporters to listen to his speech that day.  "I am going to
resign," Castro said at a joint appearance with visiting Russian
Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.  "I am going to be 82 years
old," Castro added, a broad smile on his face. "I have the right
to retire, don't you think?"  When reporters continued to shout
questions about his plans for the next five years, Castro
replied: "Why are you so incredulous?"  He said to listen
carefully on Sunday.  "It will be an interesting speech," he
said. "Pay attention."  Castro's tone was light and his comments
came in informal remarks at a mausol