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White House Concedes It Won't Close Guantanamo After All
The White House said Tuesday that the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba will still be open when President Barack Obama leaves office, conceding that a core campaign promise will go unfulfilled.
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First US-Cuba Scheduled Flight In Decades Set To Depart
The first regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on Wednesday, starting a new chapter in the Obama administration's bid to open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
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US President Barack Obama Arrives In Cuba
Barack Obama on Sunday became the first US president in 88 years to visit Cuba, touching down in Havana for a landmark trip aimed at ending decades of Cold War animosity.
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Cuba says Barack Obama Visit 'Step Forward' To Better Ties
Cuba Thursday hailed Barack Obama's planned March visit to the island as a step towards mending bilateral relations and expressed willingness to discuss human rights with the US leader.
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Barack Obama to Unveil Deal With Cuba to Reopen Embassies
President Barack Obama will unveil Wednesday a breakthrough deal with Cuba to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana, officials said, in a major step toward ending decades of Cold war enmity.
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Barack Obama Says Talks with Cuban Leader Raul Castro 'Candid and Fruitful'
US President Barack Obama said Saturday that he did not shy away from discussing human rights concerns during his historic meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro.
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Barack Obama Close to Decision on Cuba Terror List Status
US President Barack Obama closed in Thursday on deciding whether to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, a major hurdle in his diplomatic thaw with Havana.
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Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro to Break Cold War Ice in Person
US President Barack Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro will have a historic face-to-face encounter at the Summit of the Americas this week, breaking the ice after decades of glacial relations.
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Cuba Reportedly Wants More Internet Access While Keeping State Control
Cuba "would not be the only market in the world with a single provider," an unnamed US State Department official noted.
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Cuban Dissident Fends Off Leadership Challenge
One of Cuba's most prominent dissidents appears to have fended off a challenge to her leadership of a women's opposition movement, but with her reputation dented after disgruntled followers accused her of abusing her authority.
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Cuban Cigar Festival to Pay Tribute to Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
Cigar aficionados will pay tribute to Winston Churchill in Havana on Monday as the world's largest Cuban cigar festival opens with a nod to the late leader's favorite brand of cheroot.
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Cuba Policy 'Long Past Its Expiration Date', Says Barack Obama
President Barack Obama says US policy toward Cuba is "long past its expiration date" and is urging Congress to end the long-running embargo.
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Obama's Cuba Opening Hits Early Obstacles, Faces Struggle With Congress
Only two-and-a-half weeks after U.S. President Barack Obama announced a historic prisoner exchange and re-establishment of long-broken ties with Cuba, his new policy is encountering obstacles that threaten to flare up when Congress returns next week.
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Barack Obama's Cuba Moves Reflect Florida Political Shift
For decades, the politics of Cuba in Florida were simple: anything less than a hard line stance against Fidel Castro and his regime was a sure way to lose a race for office.
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Human Rights in Spotlight After US-Cuba Deal
Human rights activists welcomed the overhaul of US-Cuba relations, but added that the Communist government has much to answer for.
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White House Concedes It Won't Close Guantanamo After All
The White House said Tuesday that the Guantanamo Bay detention center in Cuba will still be open when President Barack Obama leaves office, conceding that a core campaign promise will go unfulfilled.
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First US-Cuba Scheduled Flight In Decades Set To Depart
The first regularly scheduled commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than half a century is set to depart on Wednesday, starting a new chapter in the Obama administration's bid to open trade and travel with the former Cold War foe.
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US President Barack Obama Arrives In Cuba
Barack Obama on Sunday became the first US president in 88 years to visit Cuba, touching down in Havana for a landmark trip aimed at ending decades of Cold War animosity.
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Cuba says Barack Obama Visit 'Step Forward' To Better Ties
Cuba Thursday hailed Barack Obama's planned March visit to the island as a step towards mending bilateral relations and expressed willingness to discuss human rights with the US leader.
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Barack Obama to Unveil Deal With Cuba to Reopen Embassies
President Barack Obama will unveil Wednesday a breakthrough deal with Cuba to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana, officials said, in a major step toward ending decades of Cold war enmity.
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Barack Obama Says Talks with Cuban Leader Raul Castro 'Candid and Fruitful'
US President Barack Obama said Saturday that he did not shy away from discussing human rights concerns during his historic meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro.
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Barack Obama Close to Decision on Cuba Terror List Status
US President Barack Obama closed in Thursday on deciding whether to remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, a major hurdle in his diplomatic thaw with Havana.
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Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro to Break Cold War Ice in Person
US President Barack Obama and Cuba's Raul Castro will have a historic face-to-face encounter at the Summit of the Americas this week, breaking the ice after decades of glacial relations.
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Cuba Reportedly Wants More Internet Access While Keeping State Control
Cuba "would not be the only market in the world with a single provider," an unnamed US State Department official noted.
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Cuban Dissident Fends Off Leadership Challenge
One of Cuba's most prominent dissidents appears to have fended off a challenge to her leadership of a women's opposition movement, but with her reputation dented after disgruntled followers accused her of abusing her authority.
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Cuban Cigar Festival to Pay Tribute to Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill
Cigar aficionados will pay tribute to Winston Churchill in Havana on Monday as the world's largest Cuban cigar festival opens with a nod to the late leader's favorite brand of cheroot.
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Cuba Policy 'Long Past Its Expiration Date', Says Barack Obama
President Barack Obama says US policy toward Cuba is "long past its expiration date" and is urging Congress to end the long-running embargo.
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Obama's Cuba Opening Hits Early Obstacles, Faces Struggle With Congress
Only two-and-a-half weeks after U.S. President Barack Obama announced a historic prisoner exchange and re-establishment of long-broken ties with Cuba, his new policy is encountering obstacles that threaten to flare up when Congress returns next week.
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Barack Obama's Cuba Moves Reflect Florida Political Shift
For decades, the politics of Cuba in Florida were simple: anything less than a hard line stance against Fidel Castro and his regime was a sure way to lose a race for office.
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Human Rights in Spotlight After US-Cuba Deal
Human rights activists welcomed the overhaul of US-Cuba relations, but added that the Communist government has much to answer for.
