Cuba

'Squad' members secretly visit Cuba

Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Ilhan Omar condemned by Republicans for leading secret delegation to Communist dictatorship Cuba.

Biden revokes Cuba flight restrictions

Biden administration revokes series of restrictions on flights to Cuba imposed by former President Donald Trump.

US to ease some restrictions on Cuba

The announcement stops short of returning US-Cuba relations to rapprochement engineered by Obama.

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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.

Russia threatens to deploy military to Cuba and Venezuela

Talks between Russia and US break down over Ukraine and NATO expansion, with Russian demands being rejected by Washington and allies.

Watch: Hundreds of Spanish communists march in support of Cuba

Supporters of the Cuban regime waved giant communist flags while chanting, 'Hail Cuba, Fidel and Che!'

Biden places new sanctions on Cuban regime

After an outpouring of nationwide protests in Cuba brought about repressive actions by the regime, the US returned its policy of sanctions.

Watch: Cuba demands 'respect' as police beat protesters

Cubans facing the worst economic crisis in decades took to the streets over the weekend while authorities blamed America.

Pompeo: Situation in Cuba is not about COVID, but freedom

Former Secretary of State laments Left's silence on Cuban protests against communist regime.

Thousands of Cubans protest against government

Thousands protest in Havana amid worsening conditions under the communist regime.

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.

Raul Castro resigns, ending Castro family's reign in Cuba

Brother of Fidel Castro resigns as head of Communist party, ending reign of family which has ruled Cuba since 1959.

State Department designates Cuba a state sponsor of terror

State Department says Cuba is providing safe harbor to malicious actors and engaging in "malign behavior" in the region.

A trip to Cuba

'In Cuba, your house, your car, your wife, your kids, your mind, your soul, your body, and your heart belong to the government.'

Israeli scientist speaks at Cuban environmental conference

'Science can serve as a bridge to collaboration,' Israeli JNF scientist tells conference.

Miami's lesser known community of Cuban Jews

A look into the Cuban Jewish community in southern Florida.

Havana restoring oldest Jewish cemetery in Cuba

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

US-funded network fires staffers over 'millionaire Jew' report

Staffers fired for segment on US government-funded Spanish network broadcasting in Cuba describing George Soros as 'multimillionaire Jew'.

US broadcaster apologizes for calling Soros ‘millionaire Jew’

Government broadcasting agency chief apologizes after report describes George Soros as 'multimillionaire Jew'.

US-funded network airs segment on ‘multimillionaire Jew’ Soros

Spanish network funded by US airs segment on George Soros, describing him as 'multimillionaire Jew, architect of 2008 financial collapse.'

Plane crashes upon takeoff in Cuba

Cubana de Aviacion plane with 104 people on board crashes. Three survivors in critical condition.

Report: Israel held secret talks with Cuba

Israel reportedly sought to take advantage of thaw in US-Cuba relations to pursue its own relations with Communist state.

Cuban Jewish leaders call on US Jews to strengthen ties

Cuban Jewish community pen letter calling for strengthening of ties with US coreligionists amid concerns over US reversal on Cuba policy.

'I was in Israel 60 times before I decided to immigrate'

Alan Gross, after spending 5 years in a Cuban prison, is starting over in Israel.

Trump to rollback Obama accord with Cuba

Trump set to ban tourist travel to Cuba and prohibit financial transactions with companies significantly controlled by the Cuban military.

Israeli baseball teams pulls off upset victory against Cuba

Israeli Wold Baseball Classic team remains undefeated in stunning run with defeat of favored Cuban team

Cuban pitcher gets a firm grip on life in Israel

Cuban pitcher Alejandro Eskenazi is participating in a professional internship organized by the Masa Israel Journey program.

Israeli killed in Cuba bus accident

Cuban bus overturns, killing 70-year-old Israeli and injuring 9 others.

Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in Havana

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

Alan Gross on Fidel Castro: ‘History will never absolve him'

Gross was imprisoned for five years in Cuba for his efforts to assist its Jewish community.

PA leaders mourn Fidel Castro

Palestinian Arab leaders mourn the death of former Cuban president who called on Israel to withdraw from Judea, Samaria, Gaza and Jerusalem.

Fidel Castro dies at age 90

Former Cuban president Fidel Castro dies at age 90.

Change in Israel's voting policy on Cuba

Due to change in Cuban-American relations, Israel will change its voting pattern on Cuba at the UN.

Obama names ambassador to Cuba

Obama nominates Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba. Congress unlikely to approve nomination.

First commercial flight from U.S. arrives in Cuba

History made as the first commercial flight between the United States and Cuba in more than a half century lands in Santa Clara.

Historic: Jet Blue lands in Cuba today

One small step for man: The first US-Cuba commercial flight in 50 years takes off today.

California: Two Israelis killed in car crash

Traffic accident on Saturday left two Israelis dead, a third moderately to severely injured. More young Israelis also died abroad last week.

Exclusive interview with expert on US-Cuban relations

Expert on Cuba views Obama’s visit to Cuba a ‘historic move. Openness is more effective than boycotts.’

Obama arrives for official visit to Cuba

President Obama lands in Havana for the first official visit to Cuba by an American president after decades of hostility.

Obama times Cuba visit to avoid Netanyahu?

Obama is to be the first U.S. President in 80 years to visit Cuba, but the timing of the visit means he will miss AIPAC, Netanyahu in U.S.

Deal for flights between the United States and Cuba confirmed

United States and Cuba agree to restore scheduled commercial airline service between the countries, with 110 round-trip flights a day.

Alan Gross says he felt 'neglected' by the government

Alan Gross, who was jailed in Cuba for spying, says he was mistreated by his captors and felt abandoned by his own government.

Havana Denies Cuban Soldiers Sent to Syria

Officials strenuously deny reports up to 300 Cuban soldiers may be fighting for Assad.

Obama Wants to Lift the Embargo on Cuba, Says Official

Commerce Secretary says Obama wants to end the trade embargo on Cuba but it will take time.

At Congress Pope Praises Obama Over Cuba, Iran

Pope Francis praises 'courage and daring' in rapprochement with despotic regimes, days after Cuba visit in which activists were repressed.

Cuba Represses Dissidents Amid Pope's Visit

State Dept.'s response to detaining of activists to keep them from the pope is to point out a sharp tweet - but nothing more.

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.

Cuban Activists: Obama Abandoned Democracy, Human Rights

Pro-democracy activists say US not giving them support as they face regular brutal crackdowns and beatings by security forces.

Obama Seeking 'Triple Play?' Report Says N. Korea Talks Next

After 'opening up' Iran and Cuba, a report says Obama has his eye on bringing North Korea into the 'family of nations,' as well.

New House Law Would Prohibit Embassy in Cuba

Proposed appropriations bill would prohibit funds for an American embassy or other diplomatic facility in Cuba.

Cuba Dropped from American Terror Blacklist

United States drops Cuba from its blacklist as a state sponsor of terrorism, paving the way towards normalizing ties.

Cuba: Talks Soon with Washington to Reopen Embassies

Cuban Foreign Minister says his country and Washington will hold a new meeting on reopening embassies.

Castro Says He May Return to Catholicism

Cuban leader says he was so impressed with Pope Francis he might go back to the Church. Adds: 'I mean what I say.'

Washington Allows Commercial Ferry Services to Cuba

United States Treasury authorizes commercial ferry services to Cuba for the first time in more than a half-century.

Cuba: We Shouldn't Have Been on Terror List to Start With

Cuba says Obama's move to drop the country from a list of state sponsors of terrorism was "fair".

Obama Takes Cuba off Terror Sponsor List

In latest gesture for normalization, Socialist regime whitewashed despite still providing 'safe haven' for terrorists, including Americans.

Supreme Court Rejects Alan Gross Imprisonment Suit

Suit he been seeking $60 million in compensation for five-year prison term in Cuba.

United States Re-Establishes Phone Link with Cuba

United States and Cuba re-establish a direct telephone link for the first time since 1999.

US Historic Cuba Visit: 'Enriching a Tyrant'?

Wednesday will see highest level visit in 25 years as Obama pushes ties - but will US be simply benefiting a repressive communist regime?

American Official to Visit Cuba This Month

Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson will visit Havana on January 21 and 22 to discuss normalization.