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Cuba:

At least 8 dead in explosion at Havana hotel

At least eight dead after powerful explosion caused by gas leak hits hotel undergoing renovations in the heart of Havana.

At least 8 dead in explosion at Havana hotel

Watch: Cubans take on police in biggest protests in years

Cops in Havana were pelted with rocks as thousands took to the streets demanding 'freedom' and denouncing political repression.

Watch: Cubans take on police in biggest protests in years

Havana restoring oldest Jewish cemetery in Cuba

City of Havana restoring first Jewish cemetery in Cuba for city's 500th anniversary.

Havana restoring oldest Jewish cemetery in Cuba

Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

Opera based on 86-year-old Yiddish poem will have its premiere in Havana next month.

Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

Kerry in Attendance as American Embassy in Cuba Reopens

Secretary of State declares a new era as he presides over raising of American flag over reopened embassy in Havana.

Kerry in Attendance as American Embassy in Cuba Reopens

Havana Claims US Denying Access to 'Cuba Five' Member

Cuba accuses the US of unfairly denying its consular officials access to one of the members of the "Cuban Five" group convicted of espionage

Havana Claims US Denying Access to 'Cuba Five' Member

US Delegation Asks Cuba to Release Social Worker Alan Gross

Members of Congress have gone to Cuba in an attempt to free imprisoned American Jewish social worker Alan Gross, age 63.

US Delegation Asks Cuba to Release Social Worker Alan Gross

Venezuela’s President Chavez is Alive, Returns to Caracas

Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez is alive and has returned home to Caracas following a fourth round of surgery in December for cancer.

Venezuela’s President Chavez is Alive, Returns to Caracas

Power Struggle Starts as Venezuela Pres. Chavez Recovers

A power struggle is in the works as doubts grow over whether Venezuela's president will attend his own inauguration following surgery.

Power Struggle Starts as Venezuela Pres. Chavez Recovers