Fidel Castro Seen In Newly Published Images

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro and President of Cuba's University Students Federation (FEU) Randy Perdomo look at newspaper during meeting in Havana in pictures provided by Cubadebate. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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Photos of Castro, 88, appeared in official media on February 2, 2015 for first time since August . (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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Nearly two dozen images were published virtually simultaneously on the websites of Cuba's main state media outlets. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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A first-person account by student leader Randy Perdomo Garcia says the meeting took place on Jan. 23. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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Perdomo says in a lengthy article accompanying the photos that he and Castro met for more than three hours in the former leader's house after an event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Castro starting his studies at the University of Havana. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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The student leader says Castro said that he is keeping abreast of the news and performing daily exercises. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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Perdomo says the two men discussed the release of three Cuban intelligence agents as part of the Dec. 17 declaration by Cuba and the United States that they would move to re-establish full diplomatic relations. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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The photos show Castro examining a newspaper report on their release. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)

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Castro's public appearances and statements have become increasingly infrequent since he stepped down from duties as president after a serious illness in 2006 and handed over leadership to his younger brother, Raul. (Source: Randy Perdomo Garcia)