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Oct 18, 2024, 5:28 PM
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Widespread blackout in Cuba after national electric grid goes offline
The national electrical system of Cuba suffered a total disconnection at 11 a.m. local time after a power plant failed, the Cuban Ministry of Energy and Mines said.Oct 18, 2024, 5:28 PM
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Jun 13, 2024, 5:20 PM
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Pentagon downplays Russian warships arriving in Cuba
The Pentagon is downplaying the arrival of four Russian Navy ships in Cuba although U.S. Navy ships shadowed them as they made their way to Havana.Jun 13, 2024, 5:20 PM
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Feb 29, 2024, 5:26 PM
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Former US ambassador accused of spying for Cuba for decades to plead guilty
Manuel Rocha is set to formally change his plea and face sentencing in April.Feb 29, 2024, 5:26 PM
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Sep 25, 2023, 7:58 PM
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Molotov cocktails tossed at Cuban Embassy in Washington, minister says
The Cuban embassy staff "suffered no harm," and "details are being worked out," Foreign Affairs Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla said.Sep 25, 2023, 7:58 PM
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Jul 17, 2023, 10:18 AM
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Imprisoned Cuban rapper sewed his mouth shut in protest of government's mistreatment
A Cuban rapper, who helped write the 2021 Latin Grammy song of the year, sewed his own mouth shut to protest his alleged mistreatment in prison.Jul 17, 2023, 10:18 AM
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Jul 12, 2023, 6:08 PM
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Cuban government calls US nuclear submarine stop a 'provocative escalation'
The Cuban Foreign Ministry called the stop of a US nuclear-powered submarine at the US naval base at Guantanamo Bay a "provocative escalation" on Tuesday.Jul 12, 2023, 6:08 PM
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Mar 25, 2023, 5:37 PM
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Cuban migrants fly into Key West airport on motorized hang glider
Two Cuban migrants landed at Key West International Airport on a motorized hang glider Saturday morning, authorities said.Mar 25, 2023, 5:37 PM
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Jan 8, 2023, 5:14 PM
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Ana Montes, a former US defense analyst arrested for spying for Cuba, released from federal prison
A former U.S. defense intelligence agency analyst convicted of spying for Cuba was released from federal prison on Friday, prison officials confirmed with ABC News.Jan 8, 2023, 5:14 PM
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Sep 28, 2022, 3:13 PM
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Cuba working to restore power after Hurricane Ian causes national blackout
Cuba is recovering from extensive damage and widespread power outages in the wake of Hurricane Ian.Sep 28, 2022, 3:13 PM
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May 7, 2022, 4:42 PM
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26 dead in apparent gas explosion at hotel in Cuba
Twenty-six people are dead, including four minors, from an explosion at a hotel in Havana, Cuba, apparently caused by a gas leak.May 7, 2022, 4:42 PM
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Jul 22, 2021, 2:51 PM
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US sanctions Cuba over crackdown on protests in 1st steps toward new policy
In his first steps toward his own Cuba policy, President Joe Biden is sanctioning the Cuban defense minister and its special forces.Jul 22, 2021, 2:51 PM
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Jul 16, 2021, 5:00 AM
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Why protests in Cuba erupted to historic levels and what protesters want
Anti-government protesters in Cuba say the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated long-standing issues about food, electricity and basic goods in the country.Jul 16, 2021, 5:00 AM
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Jul 12, 2021, 2:22 PM
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Biden backs Cuban protests as island's president blames 'imperialist' provocations
President Joe Biden on Monday released a statement in solidarity with the people of Cuba who marched on the island Sunday to protest leadership amid the pandemic.Jul 12, 2021, 2:22 PM
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Jan 10, 2020, 2:34 PM
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US further restricts air travel to Cuba to increase pressure: State Dept.
Trump is further tightening his administration's pressure campaign against Cuba as it unravels the historic opening implemented by his predecessor Barack Obama.Jan 10, 2020, 2:34 PM
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Aug 27, 2019, 5:04 PM
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Cuba awaits new vision of its future
The only communist state in the west is at a standstill.Aug 27, 2019, 5:04 PM
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Apr 17, 2019, 10:45 AM
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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, 2019, 10:45 AM
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Dec 12, 2018, 3:39 PM
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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 12, 2018, 3:39 PM
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Nov 19, 2018, 1:21 PM
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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, 2018, 1:21 PM
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Sep 4, 2018, 5:55 PM
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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 4, 2018, 5:55 PM
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Jun 28, 2018, 4:24 PM
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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 28, 2018, 4:24 PM
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Dec 21, 2017, 7:15 PM
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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.Dec 21, 2017, 7:15 PM
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May 18, 2018, 6:33 PM
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Jet with 104 passengers crashes just after takeoff in Cuba
The plane had just left José Martí International Airport.May 18, 2018, 6:33 PM
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Apr 19, 2018, 1:45 PM
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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 19, 2018, 1:45 PM
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Apr 19, 2018, 9:46 AM
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How the end of the Castro era affects US travel to Cuba
Miguel Díaz-Canel is the next president of Cuba.Apr 19, 2018, 9:46 AM
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Apr 18, 2018, 6:51 PM
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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 18, 2018, 6:51 PM
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Apr 17, 2018, 6:14 AM
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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 17, 2018, 6:14 AM
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Mar 2, 2018, 1:23 PM
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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, 2018, 1:23 PM
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Feb 14, 2018, 8:34 PM
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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 14, 2018, 8:34 PM
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Jan 9, 2018, 4:09 PM
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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 9, 2018, 4:09 PM
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Nov 8, 2017, 3:06 PM
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New Cuba policy will restrict travel for Americans
The regulations are effective this week.Nov 8, 2017, 3:06 PM
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Nov 2, 2017, 7:54 PM
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Cuban foreign minister accuses US of lying about mysterious health attacks
Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla blamed the U.S. for politicizing the attacks.Nov 2, 2017, 7:54 PM
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Oct 6, 2017, 5:36 PM
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'Handful' of US citizens reported health attacks after visiting Cuba, State Dept. says
The claims have not been verified.Oct 6, 2017, 5:36 PM
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Oct 3, 2017, 11:14 AM
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US expels 15 Cuban diplomats from embassy in Washington
The diplomats have seven days to leave.Oct 3, 2017, 11:14 AM
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Sep 30, 2017, 4:43 AM
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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, 2017, 4:43 AM
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Sep 1, 2017, 7:11 PM
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New 'sonic' attack reported in Cuba, 19 Americans now affected
The State Department previously said the mysterious attacks had ended.Sep 1, 2017, 7:11 PM
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Aug 24, 2017, 6:44 PM
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Mystery surrounds injuries to at least 16 US officials in Cuba
The investigation is ongoing.Aug 24, 2017, 6:44 PM
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Aug 11, 2017, 11:30 AM
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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, 2017, 11:30 AM
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Jun 17, 2017, 4:09 AM
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Trump 'canceling' Obama's Cuba policy but leaves much in place
New policy will undo many diplomatic reform efforts enacted by Obama.Jun 17, 2017, 4:09 AM
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Jun 9, 2017, 11:48 PM
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Trump planning to reverse Cuba policy, sources say
President Obama initiated the re-normalization of relations in 2014Jun 9, 2017, 11:48 PM
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Jun 9, 2017, 6:11 PM
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Congressional Republicans send letters to Trump and administration urging Cuba remain open
They point to keeping Cuba open as a "matter of U.S. national security."Jun 9, 2017, 6:11 PM
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