Every Friday evening in Dubai’s bustling Deira district, a sandy lot is transformed into the ring of champions Arabian Business –

As Raúl Castro steps down, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez steps up. Here’s a look at Mr. Castro’s handpicked successor and what’s ahead for the Communist country. NYT > Americas

Thousands of mourners gathered Wednesday in South Africa for a public memorial service for Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the anti-apartheid campaigner and former wife of the late President Nelson Mandela. CNN.com –

See photos of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the anti-apartheid activist and former wife of Nelson Mandela. CNN.com – RSS Channel – Regions – Africa