![]() Cuba is a Gulag and the Left likes itCastro was a ruthless Communist dictator on the lins of Stalin. Where does the posthumous praise for a cruel despot come from?![]() Cuba and IsraelCastro surprised Israelis once, in 2010. Perhaps Raul can continue from there.![]() Obama names ambassador to CubaObama nominates Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba. Congress unlikely to approve nomination.![]() Obama in Cuba - palling around with dictatorsObama seemed very comfortable with the Cuban dictator. More than with, say, Benjamin Netanyahu.![]() Obama in Cuba: This is 'a new day'Cuban President Raul Castro meets American counterpart, asks him to lift longstanding trade and other restrictions on his country.![]() 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.![]() 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.![]() Cuba, United States close to restoring flightsOfficials say the United States and Cuba are close to a deal on restoring regularly scheduled commercial flights.![]() Obama Wants to Lift the Embargo on CubaCommerce Secretary says Obama wants to end the trade embargo on Cuba but it will take time.![]() Cuba Has First Washington Envoy in 54 YearsJose Cabanas presents credentials to President Obama, becomes Cuba's first ambassador to the United States since 1961.![]() Rubio Blasts Obama, Vows to Undo Iran DealFlorida Senator Marco Rubio blasts Obama over his weakness in dealing with Iran and Cuba, says he will undo those deals.![]() 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.![]() Cuba Opens Embassy in WashingtonThe United States and Cuba officially re-launch diplomatic ties, though Kerry says "many difficulties" remain to full normalization.![]() 'Sad We'll Have an Embassy in Cuba Before J'lem'Republican candidate denounces Obama's plan to open an embassy in Cuba before moving the Israeli embassy to Jerusalem.![]() Obama Hails Cuba Embassy as 'Historic Step'President Obama formally announces that the United States and Cuba have agreed to open embassies in the other’s capitals.![]() Obama to Announce Opening of Embassy in CubaObama to announce Wednesday that the United States and Cuba have agreed to open embassies in Havana and Washington.![]() 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.![]() 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".![]() Israel’s Cuban Missile CrisisAmericans barely remember the time they had their own nuclear crisis and how then US president, John F. Kennedy, dealt with it.![]() United States Re-Establishes Phone Link with CubaUnited States and Cuba re-establish a direct telephone link for the first time since 1999.![]() American Official to Visit Cuba This MonthAssistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson will visit Havana on January 21 and 22 to discuss normalization.![]() Republican Opposes Normalization of Ties with CubaSenate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says Obama's plans to normalize relations with Cuba are "a mistake".![]() Cuba and IsraelIf the Cold War between Cuba and the USA has ended, isn’t it time for Cuba to recognize Israel?![]() 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.![]() Obama: There Are Contacts with Cuba to Free GrossPresident Obama says the United States is negotiating with Cuba for the release of jailed contractor through a “variety of channels.”![]() U.S. Urges Cuba to Free Gross for Mother's FuneralUnited States urges Cuba to allow imprisoned contractor to travel home to attend his mother's funeral as a humanitarian gesture.![]() Cuba's FM Meets Jailed American's LawyerCuba's top diplomat meets with a lawyer for jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross. |