US, Cuban leaders exchange pleasantries
President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro today at a memorial service for Nelson Mandela, a simple gesture that stoked talk of a possible rapprochement between the leaders of two Cold War foes. Ref. Source 4
Secret Havana - Discover Places Only Locals Know About
Havana is so much more than Castro, cigars and classic American cars. Its idiosyncratic mishmash of culture, politics and lust for life makes it one of the most intriguing places on the planet says Eddie Lennon.
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UN General Assembly Votes to End to US Blockade on Cuba, Again:
Today the General Assembly of the United Nations once again voted overwhelmingly in favor of ending the blockade of Cuba by the United States. 188 countries voted in favor of the resolution and 3 abstentions, with only the United States and Israel voting against it. Ref. Source 1
U.S.-Cuba thaw: Travelers can bring Cuban cigars back, U.S. Telecoms can operate on island
Cuban cigars among goods travelers can carry back with them as President Obama announces normalization of relations with Caribbean island. Ref. USAToday