Cuba
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Fidel Castro 1926-2016: A divided legacy
Speed Read Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sparks outrage in the US after praising 'remarkable leader'
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Pope Francis empowers priests to forgive abortion
Speed Read Terminating a pregnancy is a 'grave sin' but not an unforgivable one, Pontiff says
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The Cuban Missile Crisis – how close to nuclear war did we get?
In Depth 53 years ago today, a nuclear war between the US and USSR was narrowly averted after Khrushchev 'blinked'
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Spanish push Cuba to settle old debts
Speed Read Claims for assets seized during Castro's Communist takeover could reach $20bn, says lawyer
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'Historic' US-Cuba cruise deal approved
Speed Read Miami-based firm Carnival anticipates 'tremendous hunger' for Cuba cruises as the embargo is lifted
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Cuba does not sponsor terror says US, as relations thaw
Speed Read The 'significant message of confidence' is crucial step in improving relations between the two countries
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Obama and Castro 'to make history' in Panama
Speed Read US president expected to announce Cuba will be removed from terror list in effort to improve relations
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US-Cuba deal: Obama and Castro 'cut the shackles'
In Depth Many welcome the 'long overdue' move to normalise relations with Cuba, but Obama faces fierce opposition from Republicans
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Ebola response: who has donated the most?
In Depth The UN launches an emergency appeal for funds as China is criticised for its failure to contribute
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US government created 'Cuban Twitter' to undermine regime
Speed Read American aid agency funded ZunZuneo messaging service to encourage dissent in Cuba
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Cuba: Why it's wrong to mourn passing of island's old US cars
In Depth Vintage cars are 'symbols of oppression' and only tourists will mourn their consignment to scrap heap
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