Cuba

Cuba Gets New Leader Miguel Diaz-Canel As Last Castro Retires

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday April 20, 2021

Cuba marked the end of an era Monday with the official transfer of power from the Castro clan, in charge for six decades, to the communist country's first civilian leader, Miguel Diaz-Canel.

US Planned To Assassinate Fidel Castro's Brother Raul In 1960: Declassified Documents

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday April 17, 2021

The CIA made its first known attempt to assassinate a leader of the Cuban revolution in 1960, offering $10,000 to a pilot flying Raul Castro from Prague to Havana to arrange an "accident," according to declassified documents published Friday.

Castro Era In Cuba To End As Raul Confirms He's Retiring

World News | Reuters | Saturday April 17, 2021

Raul Castro confirmed he was handing over the leadership of the all-powerful Cuban Communist Party to a younger generation at its congress that kicked off on Friday, ending six decades of rule by himself and older brother Fidel.

Five Dead In Helicopter Accident In Cuba: Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 30, 2021

Five people died in Cuba on Friday when their helicopter crashed on its way from the province of Holguin to Guantanamo in the east of the island, the armed forces ministry announced.

Mike Pompeo Hits China, Iran, Cuba In Last-Minute Sanctions Push

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday January 16, 2021

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday imposed sanctions on three of his primary targets -- China, Iran and Cuba -- in a last-minute push aimed in part at boxing in President-elect Joe Biden.

US Placing Cuba Back On List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism: Mike Pompeo

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday January 12, 2021

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday he was placing Cuba back on a blacklist of state sponsors of terrorism, a last-minute roadblock to expected efforts by President-elect Joe Biden to ease tensions.

Olympic Champion Turns Delivery Rider To Make Ends Meet

Agence France-Presse | Sunday November 15, 2020

Ruben Limardo won his Olympic title eight years ago -- the first fencer from Latin America to do so since Cuba's Ramon Fonst in 1904.

Pakistan, China, Russia Win Seats On UN Rights Body; US Upset

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 15, 2020

Pakistan along with China, Russia and Cuba won seats on the UN Human Rights Council despite strong opposition from activist groups over their abysmal human rights records.

Actor Cuba Gooding Jr Accused Of Rape, Denies Allegations

Entertainment | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday August 19, 2020

Cuba Gooding Jr's case is one of several high-profile cases to come out of the #MeToo movement

Cuban Woman, 82, Wears Cardboard Box To Shield Herself From Coronavirus

World News | Reuters | Thursday June 18, 2020

Ever since the novel coronavirus reached Cuba, a tall cardboard box with arms and legs can be seen tottering around a Havana suburb, popping into the bakery or butchers, or browsing the newspaper stand.

US Sees "Convincing Case" To Name Cuba As Sponsor Of Terrorism: Report

World News | Reuters | Friday May 15, 2020

The United States is considering returning Cuba to its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a senior Trump administration official told Reuters on Thursday, a move that would mark another major blow to increasingly tense relations between Washington and Havana.

7.7 Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Alert In Caribbean, Evacuation In US

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday January 29, 2020

A major 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Tuesday in the Caribbean between Jamaica and Cuba, triggering a brief tsunami alert and sending hundreds of people pouring onto the streets of Havana.

"Did A Plane Hit?" Big Quake Shakes Miami, Caribbean

World News | Reuters | Wednesday January 29, 2020

A major earthquake struck south of Cuba on Tuesday, sending shockwaves as far as Miami and sparking panic in the Cayman Islands where it ripped open sinkholes, but did not do serious damage to people or property, initial reports said.

Manuel Marrero, Cuba's First Prime Minister In Over 40 Years

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday December 22, 2019

Cuba's first prime minister in more than four decades -- long-serving tourism minister Manuel Marrero -- took office Saturday as the country resurrected a post last held by Fidel Castro.

Cuba Says It Is Prepared If US Chooses To Sever Diplomatic Ties

World News | Reuters | Tuesday December 17, 2019

Cuba's Communist government is prepared if the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump decides to sever diplomatic relations although it hopes that does not come to pass, a top Cuban diplomat said on Monday.