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Cuba pardons 3,522 prisoners ahead of papal visit

With Pope Francis’s visit to Cuba fast approaching the Cuban authorities have addressed one of the outstanding issues cited by its critics. On Friday

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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

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US can't lecture on human rights, says Jesse Jackson

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Hillary Clinton urges Congress to end US trade embargo on Cuba

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has urged Congress to end the longstanding US trade embargo against Cuba. Her call drew a contrast

USA

History marches on but major barriers remain between US and Cuba

US Secretary of State John Kerry tells Cuba that there is no intention to alter agreements over leasing of Guantanamo Naval base.

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Struggling Cuban economy needs more than symbolic diplomatic gestures from the US

The inauguration of a Cuban embassy in Washington drew rival protesters with chant's of "Viva Cuba" competing with "Free Cuba" as experts said much more needs to be done to enact lasting change.

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Cuban flag flies over Washington embassy as countries officially restore ties

For the first time in 54 years, the Cuban flag was raised over raising its Washington embassy. It marks a milestone in the diplomatic thaw that began last year.

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Cuba-USA ice age ebbing

In January 1959 when Fidel Castro led a guerrilla army to drive dictator Fulgencio Batista out of Havana, the United States was not over alarmed that

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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

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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

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Fidel Castro visits cheese-makers in rare public appearance

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Cuba / US relations: First the embassies next the trade embargo?

President Barack Obama’s announcement that both Cuba and the United States will reopen their embassies is a major step towards normalising relations

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US and Cuba to reopen embassies later this month

The United States plans to raise its flag over a US embassy in Cuba’s capital Havana later this month. US President Barack Obama has announced plans

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US and Cuba expected to re-open embassies

Ending half a century of animosity - US and Cuba to announce re-opening embassies in each other's capitals.

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Leonardo Padura wins Princess of Asturias Award for Literature

The Princess of Asturias Award for Literature has gone to the Spanish/Cuban novelist and journalist Leonardo Padura. There were 27 nominations from