News for Cuba Watch: Cubans take on police in biggest protests in yearsCops 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 CubaBrother 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 terrorState 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 JewsA look into the Cuban Jewish community in southern Florida. Havana restoring oldest Jewish cemetery in CubaCity of Havana restoring first Jewish cemetery in Cuba for city's 500th anniversary. US-funded network fires staffers over 'millionaire Jew' reportStaffers 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’ SorosSpanish network funded by US airs segment on George Soros, describing him as 'multimillionaire Jew, architect of 2008 financial collapse.' Plane crashes upon takeoff in CubaCubana de Aviacion plane with 104 people on board crashes. Three survivors in critical condition. Report: Israel held secret talks with CubaIsrael 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 tiesCuban 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 CubaTrump 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 CubaIsraeli Wold Baseball Classic team remains undefeated in stunning run with defeat of favored Cuban team Cuban pitcher gets a firm grip on life in IsraelCuban pitcher Alejandro Eskenazi is participating in a professional internship organized by the Masa Israel Journey program. Israeli killed in Cuba bus accidentCuban bus overturns, killing 70-year-old Israeli and injuring 9 others.Yiddish-Cuban opera to premiere in HavanaOpera 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 CastroPalestinian 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 90Former Cuban president Fidel Castro dies at age 90. Change in Israel's voting policy on CubaDue to change in Cuban-American relations, Israel will change its voting pattern on Cuba at the UN.Obama names ambassador to CubaObama 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 CubaHistory 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 todayOne small step for man: The first US-Cuba commercial flight in 50 years takes off today. California: Two Israelis killed in car crashTraffic accident on Saturday left two Israelis dead, a third moderately to severely injured. More young Israelis also died abroad last week. Hebrew U prof. weighs in on Obama's visit to CubaExpert on Cuba views Obama’s visit to Cuba a ‘historic move. Openness is more effective than boycotts.’ Obama arrives for official visit to CubaPresident 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. United States, Cuba flight deal confirmedUnited States and Cuba agree to restore scheduled commercial airline service between the countries, with 110 round-trip flights a day. Gross says he felt 'neglected' by the governmentAlan 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 SyriaOfficials strenuously deny reports up to 300 Cuban soldiers may be fighting for Assad.Obama Wants to Lift the Embargo on CubaCommerce Secretary says Obama wants to end the trade embargo on Cuba but it will take time. At Congress Pope Praises Obama Over Cuba, IranPope 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 VisitState Dept.'s response to detaining of activists to keep them from the pope is to point out a sharp tweet - but nothing more. Kerry Present as American Embassy in Cuba ReopensSecretary of State declares a new era as he presides over raising of American flag over reopened embassy in Havana. Cuban Activists: Obama Abandoned DemocracyPro-democracy activists say US not giving them support as they face regular brutal crackdowns and beatings by security forces. Report Says North Korea Talks NextAfter '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 CubaProposed appropriations bill would prohibit funds for an American embassy or other diplomatic facility in Cuba.Cuba Dropped from American Terror BlacklistUnited States drops Cuba from its blacklist as a state sponsor of terrorism, paving the way towards normalizing ties.Cuba: Talks with Washington to Reopen EmbassiesCuban Foreign Minister says his country and Washington will hold a new meeting on reopening embassies. Castro Says He May Return to CatholicismCuban leader says he was so impressed with Pope Francis he might go back to the Church. Adds: 'I mean what I say.'Washington Allows Ferry Services to CubaUnited 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 ListCuba says Obama's move to drop the country from a list of state sponsors of terrorism was "fair".Obama Takes Cuba off Terror Sponsor ListIn latest gesture for normalization, Socialist regime whitewashed despite still providing 'safe haven' for terrorists, including Americans. Supreme Court Rejects Alan Gross Imprisonment SuitSuit he been seeking $60 million in compensation for five-year prison term in Cuba.United States Re-Establishes Phone Link with CubaUnited 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 MonthAssistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson will visit Havana on January 21 and 22 to discuss normalization.US Gov't to Pay Alan Gross $3.2 Million in DamagesAmerican contractor who spent five years in a Cuban jail reaches settlement with US government over his ordeal. Republican Opposes Normalization of Ties with CubaSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says Obama's plans to normalize relations with Cuba are "a mistake". 'Obama Freed Three Cuban Spies, Why Not Pollard?'Zionist Organization of America slams Obama decision to free Cuban spies - one murdered an American - while leaving Pollard in jail.Gross: This is the Best Hanukkah in a Long TimeAlan Gross, who was released after five years in a Cuban jail, says "it's good to be home" upon arriving in Washington. Obama: Cuban Embargo 'Outdated', 'Does Not Work'Barack Obama announces formal renewal of diplomatic ties with Cuba in statement from White House.Cuba, US to Resume Ties after Fifty YearsAlan Gross swapped for 3 Cuban nationals, officials say - opening up ties between Washington, Havana for first time since 1961. Alan Gross Freed From Cuban PrisonJewish-American held in Cuba since 2009 released after years of campaigning by his family for his freedom. |
