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Roberta Jacobson: Benefits and costs of U.S. policy toward Cuba
The enemies of a reestablishment of relations between Cuba and the United States have spread the word that Roberta Jacobson's nomination for ambassador to Mexico is a demonstration of…
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As U.S. drops Havana from terror list, Cuba aims to preserve sovereignty and independence
While Cuba is now off the terrorism list, most of the U.S. sanctions remain in place. Democracy Now's Amy Goodman speaks to historian Jane Franklin, author of "Cuba and the United…
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A push for closer ties
Cuba “is one of those kinds of issues that could be one example of bipartisan cooperation flying forward.”
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A Steinway piano tuner in Havana: Music to the ears
Ludwig Tomescu is one of the best piano tuners in New York, after more than 30 years with Steinway & Sons. When in 2013 Manhattan School of Music professor Solomon Mikowsky invited…
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Cuba looks to Russia for development of nuclear power
Cuba is heavily dependent on imported petroleum for its power plants and is looking actively for alternatives, such as wind- and sun-powered generators. Nuclear power is another…
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Cuba looks to improve and consolidate role of cooperatives
The Cuban government is assessing the effectiveness of non-agricultural (urban) cooperatives after one year and seven months of their implementation.
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From Cuba to Florida: Diana Nyad’s final attempt at a record-breaking swim
"I've taken on those life lessons, that big break of just wanting the journey to be an elevated experience, no matter the success," she says. "Those people on the beach that day, they…
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Hard-liners’ edifice complex
When the “brand new” U.S. embassy throws open its doors as early as next week, its insides will show its age.
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Latin America development bank CAF eyes presence in Cuba
The Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) aims to be the first multilateral lender present in Cuba, its executive president said on Thursday, as the communist-run island seeks foreign…
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What does it mean that Cuba’s no longer on list of terrorism sponsors?
What consequences will this measure have? How much will it accelerate the establishment of “normal” diplomatic relations with the United States? How does it influence Cuba’s economic…
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