The more things change ...

Raul Castro's much-anticipated speech in Santiago de Cuba to mark the 55th anniversary of what the regime deems to be "the start of the Cuban Revolution" has been thoughtfully summarised by The Sydney Morning Herald thus: "Raul Castro warns Cubans of tough times".

Another variant: "Raul Castro fails to announce reforms in Cuba", from AFP.

And CBS News: "No Reforms On Cuba's Revolution Day".