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US: Erika downgraded from tropical storm, but still poses flood threat

The US National Hurricane Center has downgraded Tropical Storm Erika. Its maximum sustained winds have dropped to 56km per hour, which is just below

29/08/2015

Cuba

Road of estrangement is not the right one, Kerry at US embassy reopening in Cuba

The stars and stripes adorn the US embassy in Cuba for the first time in 54 years. The flag raising ceremony in Havana marked another symbolic step

14/08/2015

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Cuba: US flag to fly over embassy for the first time since 1961

Last-minute preparations are underway for the historic re-opening ceremony of the US embassy in Cuba. Three marines who lowered the flag for the last

14/08/2015

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Cubans celebrate Fidel Castro's birthday, as US prepares to open embassy

Cubans have been marking the 89th birthday of former president Fidel Castro, as the US prepares to officially open its embassy in the capital. At

14/08/2015

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On the cusp of change, Cuba turns to the future with eye on the past

Ever since the recent rapprochement between Washington and Havana, Cubans have been looking ahead to what the future might hold. Many seem confident

13/08/2015

Cuba

Castro photo exhibition opens in Cuban capital

A photography exhibition has opened in Havana in honour of former Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. On display are intimate portraits of the

11/08/2015

Cuba

US-Cuba: diplomatic relations formally restored

After 54 years, the United States and Cuba have formally restored full diplomatic relations. Après 54 ans de froid, Etats-Unis et Cuba ont

20/07/2015

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Cuba: Castro meets cheesemakers in rare public appearance

Revolutionary icon Fidel Castro has made his first public appearance in three months – choosing the most unlikely of venues. Once renowned for his

04/07/2015

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Fidel Castro visits cheese-makers in rare public appearance

04/07/2015

Cuba

Six Yemeni prisoners transferred from Guantanamo to Oman

President Obama’s goal to close the US naval-based prison at Guantanamo in Cuba moved another step closer as six Yemeni inmates were flown to Oman

13/06/2015

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New York Cosmos plays historic football match in Havana

03/06/2015

Cuba

Castro's Cold War crocs

Ten crocodiles with a rich heritage dating back to the Cold War return to Cuba. Their parents were Castro and Hilly presented by Fidel Castro to the

28/05/2015

Cuba

An historic return to Cuba: Minnesota Orchestra performs in Havana

Minnesota Orchestra has returned to Cuba, for the first time in 85 years. It has become the first major orchestra from the United States to play in

16/05/2015

Cuba

Car enthusiasts ponder future for Cuba's vintage classics

They are iconic symbols of Cuba like cigars and rum: pre-revolution 1950s American classic cars. But the Cadillacs, Chevrolets and Oldsmobiles are

13/05/2015

Cuba

President Hollande 'reaches out' to Cuba during historic state visit

Francois Hollande has topped off a historic visit to Cuba by meeting both President Raul Castro and – unexpectedly – the communist country’s

12/05/2015

Cuba

Hollande meets Castro brothers during French state visit to Cuba

President Francois Hollande meets both President Raul Castro and his brother, the former leader Fidel Castro during historic visit to communist Cuba by a French head of state.

12/05/2015

Cuba

Cuba: 'a major player in the 21st century,' declares François Hollande

François Hollande declares Havana a 'major player in the 21st century' as he becomes the first French leader to visit communist Cuba.

11/05/2015

Cuba

French visit to Cuba eyes trade ties

For Cubans the visit of the French President is not merely a sign of diplomatic detente, but also an opportunity for business. The EU represents the

11/05/2015

Cuba

An historic trip for France's Francois Hollande in Cuba

French President Francois Hollande has touched down in Havana, the first French leader to visit Cuba in more than a century. He is the most

11/05/2015

Cuba

Cuba president Raul Castro visits Pope Francis

The Cuban President Raul Castro paid a special visit to Pope Francis in Vatican City on Sunday. The stopover comes ahead of the pontiff’s trip to the

10/05/2015

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Despite Obama: Americans still face obstacles when traveling to Cuba

07/05/2015

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Anchor's away for US-Cuba ferry routes

Florida ferry operators have Cuba in their sights, as the US has approved licenses to sail to Havana for the first time in 50 years.

07/05/2015

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Ferry services set to resume between US and Cuba

The resumption of passenger ferry services between the United states and Cuba have taken a step forward with licenses having been issued. It’s the

06/05/2015

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Cuba thaw: is trade taking precedence over human rights?

The EU and Cuba have accelerated talks to normalise relations. The US is also ending decades of estrangement as Cuba’s Communist regime allows

16/04/2015

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Havana welcomes President Obama's decision to remove Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism

Cubans are welcoming President Obama’s decision to remove the country from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. The move was widely predicted

15/04/2015

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Cubans appear hopeful for relations with the US

On the streets of the Cuban capital Havana, locals appeared hopeful for the future of US-Cuban relations. US President Barack Obama and Cuban

10/04/2015