Fidel Castro appeared publicly Saturday for the first time in four months at an event in Havana to mark his 90th birthday.
Castro attended a gala at Karl Marx Theatre in the Cuban capital with his brother and successor Raul Castro and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. About 5,000 guests chanted "Fidel, Fidel."
Earlier in the day, Castro received greetings from political allies, including a telephone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin's office also published a birthday message to Castro on its website.
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega also paid tribute, calling Castro a "big brother." The former guerrilla leader said Castro fought his entire life for peace and justice.
Bolivian President Evo Morales said on Twitter that the Cuban revolution "is the mother of revolution in Latin America."
Castro led Cuba from 1959-2006, overseeing a communist regime on the U.S. doorstep.
He relinquished power in 2006. His brother Raul was officially appointed as the country's leader in 2008 and launched the process of restoring relations with the United States in late 2014.
Comedian Hart marries girlfriend
Comedian Kevin Hart and his longtime girlfriend, Eniko Parrish, said their marriage vows in front of friends and family in a lavish ceremony near Santa Barbara on Saturday. Hart, 37, posted wedding photos on Instagram Sunday. Parrish, 31, wore a custom Vera Wang gown at the ceremony and changed into another for the reception. Hart proposed on Parrish's 30th birthday. Hart's 8-year-old son, Hendrix, served as his best man. He also has an 11-year-old daughter, Heaven, from his previous marriage to Torrei Hart. Ludacris was among the guests in attendance.
