News for Cuba-U.S. 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. |
