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What the Pope Should Have Said in Cuba

Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld | Posted 04.01.2012

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Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld

This past the week Pope Benedict XVI visited Cuba. Most of us never know what goes on behind closed doors, but by all public accounts, his visit was a profound disappointment to the Jewish community.

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Cuba Today: Can the Pope Turn Two Wrongs Into a Right?

Blake Fleetwood | Posted 05.26.2012

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Blake Fleetwood

Benedict is not the champion of social justice that Pope John was. But now Benedict has the opportunity to show his compassion. After calling for the release of Alan Gross, he should likewise call on Obama to release the rest of the Cuban Five.

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Clinton: No Deal To Free American Detained In Cuba

AP | Posted 04.30.2012

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton says the United States has made no deal or concessions with Cuba to free imprisoned Amer...

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The Cases of Alan Gross and the Cuban Five

Salim Lamrani | Posted 04.03.2012

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Salim Lamrani

The way may be opening for increased U.S.-Cuban ties. The United States has removed all restrictions on Cuban-American travel from the U.S. to Cuba and all limitations on Cuban-American remittances to families on the island.

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Raul Castro Reportedly Concerned About American Jailed In Cuba

AP | PETER ORSI | Posted 02.01.2012

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HAVANA — Cuban President Raul Castro expressed humanitarian concern over difficulties facing the family of an American imprisoned on the island ...

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Cuba Will Not Unilaterally Free Gross: Official

AP | OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ | Posted 12.09.2011

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MEXICO CITY — The United States should not expect Cuba to make a unilateral humanitarian gesture to release an imprisoned American government co...

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Cuba Slams Bill Richardson

AP | PAUL HAVEN | Posted 11.14.2011

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HAVANA — Cuba accused former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson of "blackmail" and slander on Wednesday, denying his claims that he was invited to ...

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Richardson Steps Up Efforts To See Jailed American In Cuba

AP | PAUL HAVEN | Posted 11.13.2011

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HAVANA — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Tuesday that he would leave Cuba after exhausting all possible avenues to try to win the re...

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Former New Mexico Governor Visits Jailed American In Cuba

AP | PAUL HAVEN and ANNE-MARIE GARCIA | Posted 11.08.2011

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HAVANA — Former New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson said Thursday that Cuban officials denied his request to meet with a U.S. government subcontract...

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Hillary Clinton Pushes Cuba To Release U.S. Contractor Imprisoned Without Charge

AP | MATTHEW LEE | Posted 05.25.2011

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WASHINGTON AP) – Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton renewed calls on Thursday for Cuba to release a U.S. government contractor it has hel...

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