News for Raul Castro 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.' Jeb Bush: Obama Meets Castro But Snubs Netanyahu?Former Florida Governor expresses displeasure over Obama's meeting with Cuban leader Raul Castro. 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?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. 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 EventObama's handshake with communist leader Raul Castro comes despite frozen US-Cuban relations and imprisoned American Alan Gross' appeal. 500 Rabbis Call for Release of Jailed Alan GrossThe wife of jailed American contractor Alan Gross and 500 rabbis from around the world continue to appeal to Havana on his behalf. 44 Senators Urge Castro to Release Alan GrossA bipartisan group of Unites States senators wrote a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, urging him to release Alan Gross. US Senators Meet Castro, Discuss Gross' ReleaseSenators 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 Alan GrossCuban President Raul Castro says he will free nearly 3,000 prisoners on humanitarian grounds, but not US Jewish social worker Alan Gross. |
