Fidel Castro put on his famous military fatigues for the first time in four years, a symbolic act in his Communist country of Cuba.Castro, the revolutionary leader with fading health, wore the cap and uniform at a speech early Friday to students at the University of Havana. The clothing was sure to revive speculation the 84-year-old is seeking a larger role in Cuban politics after turning power over to his younger brother Raul.Castro repeated his warning that the world stands on the brink of a nuclear conflagration due to tension pitting the United States and Israel against Iran. Castro has repeated the message since emerging from seclusion in July. Castro, wearing the green uniform he first adopted as a guerrilla leader in the 1950s, addressed the students from the university steps, the Cuban News Agency reported. He told them there is a real danger of war breaking out in the Middle East that could destroy the world.After almost half a century as president, Castro, believed to be seriously ill, ceded most of his responsibilities to his brother, Raul, in 2006. Since then, he has kept out of the public eye for the most part.In his speech, Castro referred to a number of current news stories on issues like the effort to get China to support sanctions against Iran, Radio Cardena Agramonte said. He told the students that fair distribution of wealth is the way to save and develop the world.
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