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Jul 15, 4:30 PM ET
Cuban singer becomes pioneer of #MeToo movement on island
Dianelys Alfonso publicly accused a famed musician of raping her.
Jul 15, 4:30 PM ET
Jul 14, 2:40 AM ET
Cuba debuts modern Chinese train as rail overhaul begins
The government is trying to overhaul the aging and decrepit rail system.
Jul 14, 2:40 AM ET
Jun 5, 12:52 PM ET
Trump bans group tours, cruise ship stops to Cuba
The Trump administration has announced new steps to further restrict Americans' travel to Cuba, including banning group tours and cruise ship stops to the island nation.
Jun 5, 12:52 PM ET
Jun 4, 10:12 PM ET
Cultural impact of Cuba travel restrictions
The Jazz at Lincoln Center tour director says bans could affect musicians who want to exchange ideas with Cubans.
Jun 4, 10:12 PM ET
May 29, 10:58 PM ET
Cuba legalizes private Wi-Fi, importation of routers
Cuba is legalizing private Wi-Fi networks and the importation of equipment like routers, eliminating one of the world's strictest controls on the internet
May 29, 10:58 PM ET
May 23, 6:33 PM ET
Cuba to renovate site known for hosting rally against US
The Cuban government says it is renovating the Anti-Imperialist Tribune, a massive stage that was known for being an iconic site of its ideological battle with the United States.
May 23, 6:33 PM ET
Apr 21, 8:28 PM ET
Cuba tells officials to reduce electricity consumption
An official newspaper in Cuba reports that officials are imposing reductions on electricity use at a time the economy is being squeezed by a series of setbacks, including reduced fuel shipments from Venezuela and tighter U.S. sanctions
Apr 21, 8:28 PM ET
Apr 17, 7:52 PM ET
More sanctions announced against Cuba
National Security Adviser John Bolton announced a slew of sanctions against Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua Wednesday.
Apr 17, 7:52 PM ET
Apr 17, 3:26 PM ET
Trump to allow lawsuits against companies using confiscated property in Cuba
The Trump administration will be the first to allow lawsuits under a 23-year-old law.
Apr 17, 3:26 PM ET
Apr 17, 2:48 PM ET
Upping pressure on Cuba, Trump admin to allow lawsuits against companies using confiscated property
Upping pressure on Cuba, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced Wednesday the Trump administration will allow lawsuits against companies using confiscated property.
Apr 17, 2:48 PM ET
Jan 26, 11:32 PM ET
Cubans inaugurate first new Catholic church in decades
It was inaugurated with the aid of a Florida congregation.
Jan 26, 11:32 PM ET
Dec 23, 12:29 AM ET
Cuban assembly approves draft of new constitution
A national referendum is expected to approve the new charter in February.
Dec 23, 12:29 AM ET
Dec 13, 12:25 PM ET
US diplomats in Cuba suffered inner-ear damage after experiencing mysterious sound or pressure, doctors say
U.S. diplomatic personnel residing in Cuba's capital who felt ill after hearing loud, high-pitched sounds or feeling pressure sensations suffered damage to the inner ear.
Dec 13, 12:25 PM ET
Dec 12, 6:06 PM ET
US diplomats in Cuba suffered inner-ear damage, doctors say
"Objective testing showed evidence of a balance disorder that affects the inner ear and a unique pattern of cognitive and behavioral dysfunction," said Dr. Michael Hoffer.
Dec 12, 6:06 PM ET
Dec 6, 5:37 PM ET
Cuban government launches 3G service
Cuban citizens will now have internet access on their cellphones.
Dec 6, 5:37 PM ET
Dec 5, 12:28 PM ET
Cuba lifts ban on cellphone internet access
Cuban citizens are now able to access the internet on their phones for the first time.
Dec 5, 12:28 PM ET
Nov 19, 7:37 PM ET
French bank Societe Generale accused of 'trading with the enemy' to help Cuba evade US sanctions
The bank was charged with conspiring to violate the Trading with the Enemy Act.
Nov 19, 7:37 PM ET
Sep 5, 10:55 AM ET
Microwaves possible cause, not 'prime suspect' in US personnel illness in Cuba: Doctor
Researchers say they still can't pinpoint the reason for the "health attacks."
Sep 5, 10:55 AM ET
Jun 29, 1:15 PM ET
New 'medically confirmed' case of US employee in Cuba hit in mystery health incidents
A total of 26 U.S. employees in Cuba have been affected to date.
Jun 29, 1:15 PM ET
Jun 11, 5:30 PM ET
More than 100 people killed in Cuban plane crash
Investigators are still trying to figure out why the plane plummeted from the sky.
Jun 11, 5:30 PM ET
Jun 11, 5:05 PM ET
Jetliner with more than 100 on board crashes during takeoff from Cuba
State media said there were three survivors on the flight, which was heading to the other end of the island.
Jun 11, 5:05 PM ET
Jun 11, 5:05 PM ET
Moments after plane hits the ground in Cuba
The plane, a Boeing 737 rented by Cubana airlines, had just left JosÃ© MartÃ International Airport outside Havana, Cuban state TV reported.
Jun 11, 5:05 PM ET
Jun 7, 1:21 PM ET
Raul Castro: I'm stepping down as Cuba's president on April 19
Raul Castro has led the country since taking over from his late brother, Fidel.
Jun 7, 1:21 PM ET
May 18, 10:53 PM ET
Jet with 104 passengers crashes just after takeoff in Cuba
The plane had just left José Martí International Airport.
May 18, 10:53 PM ET
Apr 20, 12:46 AM ET
What you need to know about Cuba's new president, Miguel Diaz-Canel, as Raul Castro steps down
Cuba turned the page on a new political era today as Raul Castro stepped down as president and handed over power to his handpicked successor, Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez.
Apr 20, 12:46 AM ET
Apr 19, 5:44 PM ET
Who is the president of Cuba?
Miguel Diaz-Canel was elected on April 18, 2018.
Apr 19, 5:44 PM ET
Apr 19, 2:38 PM ET
How the end of the Castro era affects US travel to Cuba
Miguel Díaz-Canel is the next president of Cuba.
Apr 19, 2:38 PM ET
Apr 19, 1:27 AM ET
Fidel Castro's revolution lives on in this Cuban mountain range
Cubans say they are still grateful for the land reforms and modern amenities Castro's leftist revolution brought.
Apr 19, 1:27 AM ET
Apr 18, 12:46 PM ET
Cuba without a Castro: What comes next as the revolutionary dynasty ends?
For the first time in more than 50 years, Cuba won't be led by a Castro.
Apr 18, 12:46 PM ET
Apr 16, 11:43 PM ET
Cuba without a Castro: What comes next?
For the first time in more than 50 years, Cuba won't be led by a Castro.
Apr 16, 11:43 PM ET
Mar 2, 8:41 PM ET
US Embassy in Cuba makes staff cuts permanent after unexplained health 'attacks'
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba will operate with minimum essential personnel.
Mar 2, 8:41 PM ET
Feb 15, 1:13 PM ET
Stunning new details in first medical report on US personnel in Cuba
The cause of the mysterious "health attacks" in Cuba remains a mystery.
Feb 15, 1:13 PM ET
Jan 10, 1:50 PM ET
US officials stumped on illnesses in Cuba, open door to 'viral' or 'ultrasound' cause
A new report claimed the FBI uncovered "no evidence" of a "sonic attack."
Jan 10, 1:50 PM ET
Jan 10, 12:47 PM ET
US officials still stumped on mystery illnesses in Cuba, open door to 'viral' or 'ultrasound' cause
A new report claimed the FBI uncovered "no evidence" of a "sonic attack."
Jan 10, 12:47 PM ET
Nov 8, 8:06 PM ET
New Cuba policy will restrict travel for Americans
The regulations are effective this week.
Nov 8, 8:06 PM ET
Nov 3, 9:56 AM ET
Cuban foreign minister accuses US of lying about mysterious health attacks
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla blamed the U.S. for politicizing the attacks.
Nov 3, 9:56 AM ET
Oct 6, 10:00 PM ET
'Handful' of US citizens reported health attacks after visiting Cuba, State Dept. says
The claims have not been verified.
Oct 6, 10:00 PM ET
Oct 3, 4:43 PM ET
US expels 15 Cuban diplomats from embassy in Washington
The U.S. is ordering the departure of 15 Cuban diplomats from the country's embassy in Washington, D.C., after 22 U.S. personnel have experienced severe health problems in Cuba.
Oct 3, 4:43 PM ET
Oct 3, 4:01 PM ET
US expels 15 Cuban diplomats from embassy in Washington
The diplomats have seven days to leave.
Oct 3, 4:01 PM ET
Sep 30, 4:12 PM ET
Americans are warned against traveling to Cuba
After a series of mysterious attacks targeting U.S. diplomats, the State Department cut embassy staff in Havana by more than half and warned Americans against visiting the country.
Sep 30, 4:12 PM ET
Sep 30, 8:46 AM ET
US warns against travel to Cuba, cuts embassy staff after mysterious 'attacks'
The U.S. order is in response to recent "specific attacks."
Sep 30, 8:46 AM ET
Sep 30, 12:41 AM ET
US warns against travel to Cuba
The U.S. is cutting more than half the staff of its embassy in Havana following mysterious symptoms in specific attacks.
Sep 30, 12:41 AM ET
Sep 29, 5:04 PM ET
President Trump's approach to Cuba
Donald Trump followed through on a campaign promise to cancel what he called President Obama's "one-sided deal with Cuba."
Sep 29, 5:04 PM ET
Sep 4, 10:58 AM ET
New 'sonic' attack reported in Cuba, 19 Americans now affected
The State Department previously said the mysterious attacks had ended.
Sep 4, 10:58 AM ET
Sep 2, 11:16 AM ET
New developments in the mystery attacks of US diplomats in Cuba
Some government workers at the U.S. embassy in Havana have brain injuries and permanent hearing loss.
Sep 2, 11:16 AM ET
Aug 24, 10:44 PM ET
Mystery surrounds injuries to at least 16 US officials in Cuba
The investigation is ongoing.
Aug 24, 10:44 PM ET
Aug 24, 11:58 AM ET
New details on illnesses of US diplomats in Cuba
The FBI and other U.S. agencies are now in Havana investigating why at least 10 American staff members and their families, who may have been targeted by a sonic device, started experiencing strange physical symptoms in 2016.
Aug 24, 11:58 AM ET
Aug 24, 12:08 AM ET
US officials in Cuba rushed to Miami
Many diplomats have been rushed home to Miami for treatment after suffering from mysterious symptoms.
Aug 24, 12:08 AM ET
Aug 11, 4:48 PM ET
Mystery shrouds 'incidents' in Cuba involving US embassy personnel
The United States has expelled two Cuban diplomats following "incidents" that allegedly caused U.S. embassy personnel in Havana to suffer "physical symptoms," according to the U.S. Department of State.
Aug 11, 4:48 PM ET
Aug 11, 4:10 PM ET
Mystery shrouds 'incidents' in Cuba involving US embassy personnel
The United States has expelled two Cuban diplomats following "incidents" that allegedly caused U.S. embassy personnel in Havana to suffer "physical symptoms."
Aug 11, 4:10 PM ET