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Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7
Read full article: Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed 7A small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least seven people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain.
Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed six
Read full article: Cuba fights to come back from a nationwide blackout, then a storm that killed sixA small town in far eastern Cuba is recovering from flooding that killed at least six people after Hurricane Oscar crossed the island’s eastern coast as a tropical storm with winds and heavy rain.
What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darkness
Read full article: What to know about the electrical grid failure that plunged Cuba into darknessA few things to know after millions of people in Cuba were left without electricity for two days when the nation's electrical grid collapsed.
Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the dark
Read full article: Cuba gets some electricity back after major power outage left millions in the darkCuba’s government says some electricity has been restored on the island after one of the country’s major power plants failed and left millions without electricity for two days.
Cubans searching for a better future leave their pets behind
Read full article: Cubans searching for a better future leave their pets behindAlthough there are no official figures or estimates of how many pets have been left behind by their owners who leave Cuba, the number of abandoned cats and dogs has spiked in the last two years as Cubans migrate in record numbers, animal activists say.
Nicaragua closes US Chamber of Commerce and 150 other organizations
Read full article: Nicaragua closes US Chamber of Commerce and 150 other organizationsNicaragua’s government has closed another 151 nongovernmental organizations, among them some of the most important trade organizations, including the American Chamber of Commerce.
In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters
Read full article: In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban watersThree Russian warships have arrived in Cuban waters, Moscow’s second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba.
Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to Cuba
Read full article: Russian warships leave Havana's port after a 5-day visit to CubaA fleet of Russian warships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, has left Havana’s port after a five-day visit to Cuba following planned military drills in the Atlantic Ocean.
Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new album
Read full article: Cuban troubadour Silvio Rodríguez, icon of the revolution, dwells on island's troubles in new albumHe was the poetic voice of the Cuban Revolution, an inspiration for millions of Latin Americans living under dictatorships throughout the 1960s and 1970s who dreamt of the ideal Cuba that he — and his guitar — helped evoke.
US submarine pulls into Guantanamo Bay a day after Russian warships arrive in Cuba
Read full article: US submarine pulls into Guantanamo Bay a day after Russian warships arrive in CubaA U.S. Navy submarine has pulled into Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, in a show of force as a fleet of Russian warships gather for planned military exercises in the Caribbean.
11 Cuban migrants apprehended after being found on Key West beach
Read full article: 11 Cuban migrants apprehended after being found on Key West beachNearly a dozen Cuban migrants are now in the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol after making landfall Monday at a beach in Key West, authorities confirmed.
Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'
Read full article: Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations'Four Russian ships, including a nuclear-powered submarine, will arrive in Havana next week, Cuban officials said Thursday, citing “historically friendly relations” between both nations and as tensions escalate over Western military support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimes
Read full article: Writer Leonardo Padura chronicles life in Cuba as his detective 'alter ego' solves gripping crimesCuban writer Leonardo Padura has managed to turn his series of detective novels into a social and political chronicle of Cuba, especially his native Havana.
Car chase in Florida Keys reveals potential link between espionage and ‘Havana syndrome’
Read full article: Car chase in Florida Keys reveals potential link between espionage and ‘Havana syndrome’A recent report by CBS’ “60 Minutes” into cases of “Havana syndrome” revealed that a suspected Russian spy — who some believe is linked to the mysterious illness — was involved in a high-speed South Florida police chase back in 2020.
US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
Read full article: US defense official had 'Havana syndrome' symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirmsThe Pentagon confirms that a senior Defense Department official who attended last year's NATO summit in Lithuania had symptoms similar to those reported by U_S_ officials who have experienced “Havana syndrome."
New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patients
Read full article: New study finds no brain injuries among 'Havana syndrome' patientsAn array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U_S_ diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed “Havana syndrome.”.
Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as rebels promise to stop kidnappings
Read full article: Colombia extends cease-fire with National Liberation Army as rebels promise to stop kidnappingsColombia’s government and the nation’s largest remaining guerrilla group have reached a last-minute deal to extend a cease-fire that began last year by six months.
Afro-Cuban Santeria priests release 2024 predictions
Read full article: Afro-Cuban Santeria priests release 2024 predictionsThe high priests of the Afro-Cuban religion of Santería announced on Tuesday that the new year will have more violence, new financial problems, and a risk of cerebrovascular diseases.
Minnesota, Wisconsin wildlife officials capture 100s of invasive carp in Mississippi River
Read full article: Minnesota, Wisconsin wildlife officials capture 100s of invasive carp in Mississippi RiverWildlife officials have captured hundreds of invasive carp from the Mississippi River near Trempealeau, Wisconsin.
Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian people
Read full article: Thousands led by Cuba's president march in Havana in solidarity with Palestinian peopleThousands of people led by Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel have marched along Havana’s iconic boardwalk in solidarity with the Palestinian people and demanding an end to the war between Israel and Hamas.
Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourism
Read full article: Cuban officials conclude Russia trip with agreements on oil, wheat, and renewed tourismCuba is reaffirming its alliance with Russia through a series of agreements considered key for the island nation, including on oil and fuel supply, the sale of wheat and the resumption of flights between both countries.
Iran’s president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tour
Read full article: Iran’s president meets Cuban counterpart in last leg of Latin American tourIranian President Ebrahim Raisi has met with Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel in Havana, the last stop of a Latin American trip that also took him to Iran's two other allies in the region — Venezuela and Nicaragua.
Cuba fuel shortages prompt rationing, event cancellations
Read full article: Cuba fuel shortages prompt rationing, event cancellationsAfter days of people forming long lines to get gasoline, Cuba’s fuel supply crisis has increased dramatically with authorities now suspending some activities and rationing sales.
Delta Airlines restarts 2 daily Miami-Havana flights
Read full article: Delta Airlines restarts 2 daily Miami-Havana flightsYudith Padron was flying out of Miami International Airport to Havana on Monday morning. She said in Spanish that she had chosen Delta over American Airlines because it was “cheaper to travel.”
Southwest Airlines flight fills up with smoke, some oxygen masks fail to drop, witnesses say
Read full article: Southwest Airlines flight fills up with smoke, some oxygen masks fail to drop, witnesses sayAfter hugging her husband on Monday at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Jenny Gonzalez said that she panicked when she felt like she couldn’t breathe during a Southwest Airlines flight.
Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'
Read full article: Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'U.S. intelligence agencies say they cannot link a foreign adversary to any of the incidents associated with so-called “Havana syndrome,” the hundreds of cases of brain injuries and other symptoms reported by American personnel around the world.
Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World Classic
Read full article: Cuba picks 5 MLB affiliated players for World ClassicCubans signed with Major League Baseball organizations and other foreign clubs will for the first time join domestic stars on the national team that will play in the World Baseball Classic.
Facing migration flood, US resumes services at Cuba embassy
Read full article: Facing migration flood, US resumes services at Cuba embassyGrappling with the biggest flood of Cuban migrants in decades, the United States reopened their long-closed legal pathway on Wednesday by resuming all visa services at its embassy in Havana.
Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitian deportations
Read full article: Dominican Republic rejects criticism of Haitian deportationsThe Dominican Republic said it “profusely rejects” the denunciation of its crackdowns on Haitian migrants by a growing number of countries and human rights agencies.
Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relations
Read full article: Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relationsCuba says it will receive deportation flights from the United States that had been stalled in the pandemic — and said it was open to continuing dialogue with Washington.
Cuba says at least 5 dead after boat heading to US crashes
Read full article: Cuba says at least 5 dead after boat heading to US crashesA boat off northern Cuba traveling toward the United States sank Saturday after a collision with a Cuban coast guard ship, and at least five people died, Cuban officials said Saturday.
Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power grid
Read full article: Cuba without electricity after hurricane hammers power gridHurricane Ian has knocked out power across all of Cuba and devastated some of the country’s most important tobacco farms when it slammed into the island’s western tip as a major hurricane.
Firefighters subdue deadly blaze at key oil facility in Cuba
Read full article: Firefighters subdue deadly blaze at key oil facility in CubaCuba authorities say a deadly fire that has consumed at least half of a large oil storage facility in western Cuba and threatens to bring more power failures to the island's already fragile electric system has been largely controlled after nearly five days.
Raging fire consumes 4th tank at Cuba oil storage facility
Read full article: Raging fire consumes 4th tank at Cuba oil storage facilityFlames have engulfed a fourth tank at an oil storage facility in western Cuba as the raging fire consumes critical fuel supplies on an island facing a growing energy crisis.
Electric motorcycles flood Havana amid diesel shortages
Read full article: Electric motorcycles flood Havana amid diesel shortagesThe young people come and go on their electric motorcycles at this highway outside Cuba’s capital where they perform stunts and talk about their two-wheelers, which would be largely silent if it weren’t for the music blasting from speakers.
2 sisters, protestant pastor among those who remain jailed a year after protests in Cuba
Read full article: 2 sisters, protestant pastor among those who remain jailed a year after protests in CubaLorenzo Rosales Fajardo is a protestant pastor who remains in jail in Cuba after being sentenced to seven years in prison for simply participating in the historic July 11 protests a year ago Monday.
Effort begun to eradicate giant African snails in Florida
Read full article: Effort begun to eradicate giant African snails in FloridaInvasive giant African land snails that can eat building plaster and stucco, consume hundreds of varieties of plants and carry diseases that affect humans have been detected once again in Florida, where officials say work has begun to eradicate the pests.
State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to Havana Syndrome victims
Read full article: State Dept. to pay 6-figure sums to Havana Syndrome victimsThe State Department is preparing to compensate victims of mysterious brain injuries colloquially known as “Havana Syndrome" with six-figure payments, according to officials and congressional aides.
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases
Read full article: Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' casesA panel of intelligence experts hasn’t identified a single culprit for apparent brain injuries reported by U.S. personnel that have been linked to so-called “Havana syndrome.
Cuban protesters await sentencing, facing long prison terms
Read full article: Cuban protesters await sentencing, facing long prison termsCuban courts have wrapped up the hearing phase of six mass trials for people accused of involvement in the largest and most unruly protests on the island in decades.
CIA: Most 'Havana syndrome' cases not linked to US adversary
Read full article: CIA: Most 'Havana syndrome' cases not linked to US adversaryU_S_ officials say the CIA believes it's unlikely that Russia or another foreign adversary is using microwaves or other forms of directed energy to attack hundreds of American diplomats and intelligence officers who attribute their brain injuries and other symptoms to what's come to be known as “Havana syndrome.”.
Plans move forward for 2022 pope, Russian patriarch meeting
Read full article: Plans move forward for 2022 pope, Russian patriarch meetingPlans are progressing for a meeting next year between Pope Francis and the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church following their historic encounter in Havana in 2016.
Officer accompanying CIA chief develops 'Havana' symptoms
Read full article: Officer accompanying CIA chief develops 'Havana' symptomsA U.S. intelligence officer suffered symptoms linked to a series of directed-energy attacks known as “Havana syndrome” while traveling with Central Intelligence Agency Director William Burns in India earlier this month.
Draft of Cuba's new family code opens door for gay marriage
Read full article: Draft of Cuba's new family code opens door for gay marriageCuba has released the draft of a new family code that would allow same-sex couples to marry and adopt as well as give children greater participation in decisions that affect them.
Remnants of Fred enter lower Gulf, expected to restrengthen
Read full article: Remnants of Fred enter lower Gulf, expected to restrengthenRemnants of Fred have entered the lower Gulf of Mexico amid forecasts it would regain tropical storm strength late in the weekend as it moves toward the northern U.S. Gulf Coast.
Cuba: US protest narrative paving way for military incursion
Read full article: Cuba: US protest narrative paving way for military incursionCuba is criticizing the United States and President Joe Biden for a series of statements by senior officials after the unprecedented protests on the island last week, accusing the U.S. government of seeking to justify a military intervention.