Cuba

Brain Scans Of "Injured" US Embassy Staff Show Clinical Abnormalities

World News | Reuters | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Advanced brain scans of U.S. Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences, according to a new study published on Tuesday that does little to resolve the mystery of injuries the Trump administration had characterized as a "sonic attack."

Scans Show Changes To Brains Of "Injured" Havana US Embassy Workers

World News | Reuters | Tuesday July 23, 2019

Advanced brain scans of US Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences, according to a new study published on Tuesday that does little to resolve the mystery of injuries the Trump administration had characterized as a "sonic attack."

Antivirus Tycoon John McAfee Plans Presidential Run ... From Cuba

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday July 6, 2019

After making a fortune with his early antivirus software, then being caught up in murder and drugs cases in Belize, US millionaire John McAfee has now added a new chapter to his tumultuous life story: from a yacht in Havana harbor, he says he is running for the US presidency.

US Adds Saudi Arabia, Cuba To Blacklist On Human Trafficking

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday June 21, 2019

The United States on Thursday added Saudi Arabia and Cuba to its blacklist of countries that it says are not doing enough to fight human trafficking, a designation that could bring sanctions.

Expedia Fined by US for Providing Travel Services to Cuba

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday June 14, 2019

Expedia has agreed to pay a $325,406 fine to the US government for an alleged violation of the economic sanctions on Cuba, the Treasury Department has said.

My Dad Emigrated From Cuba Alone At 16, His Grit Is Inspiring: Jeff Bezos

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday May 17, 2019

Mike Bezos, father of the richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, was just 16 when he boarded a flight in Cuba for Miami, a city in Florida, US.

Hemingway Legacy Writes Unifying Chapter For US, Cuba: Lawmaker

World News | Agence France-Presse | Sunday March 31, 2019

Ernest Hemingway's legacy helps to bring Americans and Cubans together, an American congressman said as he opened an archive at the legendary writer's onetime home in Havana, despite tensions between the two nations.

Google, Cuba Agree to Work Toward Improving Island's Connectivity

Reuters | Friday March 29, 2019

Google signed a deal with Cuban telecoms monopoly ETECSA on Thursday to work toward improving internet traffic exchange between their two networks and connectivity on the Communist-run island.

Prince Charles Mixes Mojitos, Grinds Sugarcane On Last Day Of Cuba Trip

World News | Reuters | Thursday March 28, 2019

His wife may have had some initial reservations about Cuban cuisine, but Prince Charles was so enchanted that he asked for some black bean croquettes to take away with him at a tasting session during the British royals' historic trip to Communist-run Cuba.

Google to Announce Deal With Cuba on Improving Connectivity: Report

Reuters | Wednesday March 27, 2019

Google plans to announce a memorandum of understanding with Cuban telecoms monopoly ETECSA on Thursday to explore ways of improving connectivity on the Communist-run island.

Prince Charles To Make First British Royal Trip To Cuba

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday February 16, 2019

Prince Charles will make the first-ever official British royal visit to Cuba in March, his office announced Friday, to mark improving ties between the two nations.

Canadian Diplomats Hit By "Havana Syndrome" Sue Their Government: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday February 7, 2019

Fourteen people, including current and former diplomats and their families, are seeking Can$28 million ($21 million) in damages from the federal government.

6 Indian Immigrant Detainees, On Hunger Strike, Force-Fed At US Centre

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday February 1, 2019

At least six immigrant detainees, including Indians, have been force-fed through nasal tubes by immigration authorities in the US after they went on a hunger strike to protest conditions at a processing centre in Texas, drawing a strong reaction from Indian-American groups which described it as violation of human rights.

Canada Cuts Staff At Cuba Embassy Amid Fears Of Mysterious Brain Disease

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday January 31, 2019

Canada is slashing staff at its Cuba embassy after another diplomat was diagnosed with a mysterious brain injury that has affected several dozen North American envoys to the island, the government announced.

Cuba Finally Rolls Out Mobile 3G, Though Too Costly for Most

Agence France-Presse | Friday December 7, 2018

Cuba became one of the last countries in the world to get 3G mobile internet services on Thursday, though most citizens on the communist-run island won't be able to afford it.