Cuba

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.

US Gov't to Pay Alan Gross $3.2 Million in Compensation

American contractor who spent five years in a Cuban jail reaches settlement with US government over his ordeal.

Senate Republican Leader Opposes Normalization of Ties with Cuba

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell says Obama's plans to normalize relations with Cuba are "a mistake".

'Obama Freed Three Hostile 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 Time

Alan 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Obama: Cuban Embargo 'Outdated' and 'Does Not Work'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 Years

Alan Gross swapped for 3 Cuban nationals, officials say - opening up ties between Washington, Havana for first time since 1961.

Alan Gross Freed From Cuban Prison

Jewish-American held in Cuba since 2009 released after years of campaigning by his family for his freedom.

Obama Acknowledges Contacts with Cuba to Free Alan Gross

President Obama says the United States is negotiating with Cuba for the release of jailed contractor through a “variety of channels.”

Cuba Rejects Erdogan's Offer to Build Country's First Mosque

Communist government says no thanks to Turkish leader's offer during speech in which he claimed 'Muslims discovered American.'

Cuba Sends Drugs, Medical Supplies to Gaza

Hamas thanks Cuba for 'noble gesture,' after it sent six tons of drugs and medical supplies to Gaza.

Fidel Castro Claims Mossad is Behind the Islamic State

Former Cuban leader claims U.S. Senator McCain collaborated with the Mossad to create the Islamic State terrorist group.

Latin American Dictators Slam Gaza 'Genocide'

Chavez's successor makes surprise visit to Fidel Castro, is told he's a 'hero' for giving Hamas enclave material support.

Fidel Castro Calls Israel 'Fascist' Over Gaza Operation

Former Cuban dictator attacks Israel in article entitled 'Palestinian Holocaust in Gaza'.

U.S. Urges Cuba to Free Alan Gross for His Mother's Funeral

United States urges Cuba to allow imprisoned contractor to travel home to attend his mother's funeral as a humanitarian gesture.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Meets Jailed American's Lawyer

Cuba's top diplomat meets with a lawyer for jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross.

American Jailed in Cuba Ends Hunger Strike

U.S. contractor Alan Gross ends an eight-day hunger strike after a telephone conversation with his mother.

Cuban Authorities Want Prisoner Swap for Jailed US Contractor

Cuban authorities say American-Jewish aid contractor Alan Gross in 'stable' condition, after nearly a week on hunger strike.

American Captive in Cuba Starts Hunger Strike

Imprisoned American-Jewish subcontractor Alan Gross has been held in Cuba since 2009, again calls on Obama to help.

'Dumb' Social Media Program Could Worsen US-Cuba Relations

Cuba accuses Washington of using ZunZuneo app in covert op. to overthrow gov't; jailed American-Jewish aid worker at risk.

Republicans Slam Obama for Castro Handshake

"Neville Chamberlain shook hands with Hitler," notes John McCain after President Obama shakes hands with Cuban dictator.

Obama Shakes Castro's Hand At Mandela Event

Obama's handshake with communist leader Raul Castro comes despite frozen US-Cuban relations and imprisoned American Alan Gross' appeal.

Captive American Makes Personal Appeal to Obama for Release

Imprisoned American-Jewish contractor feels 'abandoned' by Obama administration, sends personal appeal to President to intervene.

Saudi Arabia, Russia and China Elected to UNHRC

Irony: Countries with questionable human rights records win seats on none other than the UN Human Rights Council.

Cuban Spy Released By US Urges Talks with Havana

US and Cuba should hold serious talks on release of imprisoned American, said Cuban spy released from American prison.

U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Alan Gross

Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit brought by Alan Gross against the U.S. government, for whom he was working when he was arrested.

Imprisoned Alan Gross Settles Lawsuit Against US Employer

American-Jewish contractor settled lawsuit against his US government employer, claiming mission risks were underestimated.

Cuba Open to Talks with US Over Alan Gross, Detained 'Spies'

Cuba ready to open talks with the United States on swapping their respective nationals held for spying, says Cuban FM.

'Cuban Five' Member Must Renounce US Citizenship: Court

Member of "Cuban Five" group convicted of espionage will be allowed to remain permanently in Cuba in exchange for renouncing US citizenship.

Ex-State Dept Employee Indicted on Cuba Espionage Charge

US has indicted a former State Department employee now living in Sweden with conspiracy to commit espionage for Cuba.

Kerry: U.S. Working to Free Alan Gross

Washington is seeking to free two U.S. citizens held in Cuba and Iran, but has rejected a swap deal with Havana, says Kerry.

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

'Give and Take' Needed in Release of Jailed American in Cuba

US Senator, back from a trip to Cuba, said that a "give and take" is needed by both sides to gain the release of Jewish-American Alan Gross

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.

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.

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.

Venezuela's Pres. Chavez Admits Cancer is Back, Surgery Planned

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced on state TV Saturday night his cancer is back, and he must return to Cuba for more surgery.

Wife of Alan Gross Sues US for Husband's Cuba Incarceration

Wife of Jewish-American contractor Alan Gross is suing the United States government and global development company DAI for up to $60 million

500 Rabbis Call for Release of Jailed US Contractor Alan Gross

The wife of jailed American contractor Alan Gross and 500 rabbis from around the world continue to appeal to Havana on his behalf.

Castro Hired Nazi SS to Train Military, Intel Documents Reveal

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro recruited two former Nazi SS soldiers to help train his military at the height of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Cuba Refuses to Release American-Jewish Prisoner who fell Ill

An American-Jewish contractor who is imprisoned in Cuba is being denied requests for release despite being diagnosed with cancer

Dozens of Senators Urge Cuban President to Release Alan Gross

A bipartisan group of Unites States senators wrote a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, urging him to release Alan Gross.

Alan Gross' Lawyer: He is Not Healthy

The lawyer for U.S. contractor Alan Gross, who is in jail in Cuba, rejects claims by Havana that his client is in good health.

Cuba Insists Alan Gross is in Decent Health

Cuba insists that jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross is in decent health, despite his wife's assertion he has lost more than 100 pounds.

Gross' Lawyers Ask UN to Help Release Him

Lawyers for Allan Gross, who is imprisoned in Cuba, ask a UN working group on arbitrary detentions to press for their client's release.

Gross: 'It's Very Comforting to Know I'm Not Forgotten'

Alan Gross thanks Jewish community for efforts in attempting to secure his release; Says, "It's very comforting to know I'm not forgotten."

Official: Cuba Willing to Negotiate Release of Alan Gross

Cuban authorities may be ready to negotiate the status of jailed American Alan Gross, a senior Cuban official said.

Papal Visit Elicits Hope for Freedom of Alan Gross

Wife of Alan Gross expressed hope that the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cuba would help bring about her husband’s release.

Benedict Follows John Paul II

Similarities And Differences Between Two Papal Visits to Cuba

The Catholic Church in Poland is seeking to exploit the weakened state of the Communist regime in Cuba.

Alan Gross' Wife Hopes Cuba Will Reciprocate Act of Goodwill

In response to decision to temporarily release a Cuban spy, Rene Gonzalez, wife of Alan Gross says she hopes for reciprocal act of goodwill.

US Senators Meet Castro, Discuss Alan Gross' Release

Senators Leahy and Shelly met with Cuban President Raul Castro to discuss release of Alan Gross, who is serving 15 year jail sentence.

Cuba to Free 2,900 Prisoners - But Not American Jew Alan Gross

Cuban President Raul Castro says he will free nearly 3,000 prisoners on humanitarian grounds, but not US Jewish social worker Alan Gross.

Report: Hizbullah Establishes Cuba Base

Hizbullah has reportedly established a base in Cuba with the aim of striking Israeli targets to avenge slain commander Imad Mughniyeh.

Ailing Venezuela President Chavez Claims Health is 'Improving'

Ailing Venezuela President Hugo Chavez told Cubans this week he could "speak for five hours" -- but spent only 20 minutes on television.