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Yoani Sanchez: Obama Answers Top Cuban Blogger

AP | WILL WEISSERT | Posted 11.19.2009 | World

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HAVANA — President Barack Obama has answered questions submitted by a celebrated Cuban blogger, saying he isn't interested in "talking for the s...

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U.N. Vote to Condemn (Obama's?) Embargo on Cuba

Sarah Stephens | Posted 10.26.2009 | World

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Sarah Stephens

On October 28th, the United Nations General Assembly is expected to vote on a resolution condemning the US embargo against Cuba. The vote this year has special significance because it takes place on Obama's watch.

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Blocked New York Philharmonic Trip To Cuba A Reminder That Relations Still Frosty (VIDEO)

GlobalPost | Nick Miroff | Posted 10.05.2009 | World

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Nick Miroff HAVANA, Cuba -- Despite a recent thawing of relations between the U.S. and Cuba, the New York Philharmonic was reminded last week that ...

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If We Could Travel Freely Even Just Around Cuba, What Would Happen?

Yoani Sanchez | Posted 11.24.2009 | World

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Yoani Sanchez

The dust raised by the Juanes concert made us neglect important issues of our reality. Even negotiations to reestablish direct mail service between the United States and Cuba have been met with indifference.

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Obama Extends Cuba Embargo One Year

AP | Posted 11.14.2009 | Politics

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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has extended the U.S. trade embargo on Cuba for one year, the White House said in a statement released on Mo...

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Why Can We Visit Kim Jung Il but Not Old Havana?

Jake Colvin | Posted 07.20.2009 | World

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Jake Colvin

Restricting travel to Cuba severely limits the positive impact Americans can have abroad through everyday activities and interactions.

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US-Cuba Talks May Resume Soon

McClatchy | Lesley Clark | Posted 07.20.2009 | World

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The Obama administration is working with Havana to finalize dates to resume long-suspended discussions between the two countries, as Cuban officials s...

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After Raul Castro

Daniel Bruno Sanz | Posted 07.16.2009 | Politics

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Daniel Bruno Sanz

After Raul, a disciplined group of senior army officers will likely rule Cuba in collective fashion.

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Cuba Spy Case Poses Complications For US-Cuba Talks

Miami Herald | Posted 07.11.2009 | World

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As a couple accused of spying for Cuba head to federal court Wednesday, Cuba watchers say the latest case of espionage could crimp the Obama administr...

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Cuba Embargo Easing Could Make Cuba A US Oil Exporter

Miami Herald | Posted 07.09.2009 | World

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Cuba has launched a bold policy of oil development that could turn the country into an important supplier of fuel in the Caribbean -- and the United S...

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Cuban Musicians Help Thaw US-Cuba Relations

Modiba | Posted 06.29.2009 | World

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Modiba

This is HuffPost World's regular feature that highlights interesting musicians and musical trends around the world. Know of a great musician doing g...

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Travel - A Catalyst for Transforming the Relationship Between Cuba and America

Barney Harford | Posted 06.11.2009 | World

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Barney Harford

The U.S. today has an historic opportunity to put aside half a century of division and build a new future with one of its closest neighbors by ending the ban on travel to Cuba.

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US-Cuba Thaw Taking Place In The Arts

Reuters | Posted 06.07.2009 | World

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The U.S. and Cuba governments have taken the first, tentative steps towards ending 50 years of hostilities, but the thawing of relations is already in...

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Travel To Cuba On The Rise Among Cuban Americans

Reuters | Posted 06.07.2009 | World

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HAVANA (Reuters) - The number of Cuban Americans visiting Cuba is up 20 percent so far this year and will likely keep rising as Washington eases trave...

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Raul Castro: It's Up To Obama To Improve Cuba-US Relations

AP | WILL WEISSERT | Posted 05.30.2009 | World

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HAVANA — Raul Castro dismissed Barack Obama's policy changes toward Cuba as "achieving only the minimum," and said Wednesday that it is up to th...

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Havana From the Ground

Michael Rowe | Posted 05.23.2009 | World

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Michael Rowe

Many ordinary Cubans see Barack Obama as the first light at the end of the nearly fifty year-old tunnel.

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My Hopes and Dreams for the People of Cuba

Rep. Bobby Rush | Posted 05.23.2009 | World

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Rep. Bobby Rush

It is my fervent belief that by expanding trade, especially Internet-based technologies in Cuba, greater respect for human rights and the plight of Cuban dissidents will be addressed.

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Cuban Prisoners: Don't Trade Us For 'Cuban Five' Spies

AP | ANITA SNOW | Posted 05.22.2009 | World

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HAVANA — A leading rights activist says most of Cuba's 200 or more political prisoners would rather serve out long terms on the island than be p...

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Obama Defends Venezuela Position At Americas Summit

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 05.20.2009 | World

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Defending his brand of world politics, President Barack Obama said Sunday that he "strengthens our hand" by reaching o...

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Larry Summers Contradicts Himself on US-Cuba Policy

Robert Schlesinger | Posted 05.20.2009 | World

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Robert Schlesinger

One of the disappointments of the Obama administration thus far has been the extent to which it has embraced the traditional U.S. policy toward Castro-run Cuba.

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US, Cuba Trade Warmest Words In Last 50 Years (SLIDESHOW)

AP | VIVIAN SEQUERA | Posted 05.18.2009 | World

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Trading their warmest words in a half-century, the United States and Cuba pressed ahead Friday with a dizzying series...

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Raul Castro: Cuba Open To US Talks On 'Everything'

Reuters | Posted 05.18.2009 | World

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Cuba is open to talks with the United States about "everything" including political prisoners, President Raul Castro said on Thursday, a major softeni...

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Obama Heads To Americas Summit With Spotlight On Cuba

AP | BEN FELLER | Posted 05.18.2009 | World

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PORT-OF-SPAIN, Trinidad — Venturing into an unfamiliar region of the world, President Barack Obama made a splash on a stage of leaders from acro...

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Summit Of The Americas: Obama Seeks New Relations; Chavez Seeks Mischief; Regional Leaders Seek Conviviality

Huffington Post | Stuart Whatley | Posted 05.17.2009 | World

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Following his Thursday stop in Mexico, President Obama will head to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean for the 5th Summit of the Americas -- a meeti...

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Waking up From the Big Sleep in Latin America

Stephen Schlesinger | Posted 05.17.2009 | World

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Stephen Schlesinger

President Obama is facing multiple crises in Latin America. But for the most part they are not very noticeable to the American public.

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