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Raul Castro Hardens Rhetoric, Warns Cubans To Be Alert To US Intentions
President Raul Castro warned Cubans on Saturday that the United States was determined to end Cuba's socialist revolution despite restoring relations and a visit by US President Barack Obama, saying one-party Communism was essential to defend the system.
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On First Full Day In Cuba, Obama Spars With Castro Over Human Rights
In an extraordinary news conference Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro sparred over human rights, the Guantanamo prison and their views of their own countries and the world, even as both hailed Obama's historic visit here as a new step in normalizing relations.
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Barack Obama Presses Cuba's Raul Castro On Human Rights During Historic Visit
US President Barack Obama pushed Cuba to improve human rights during his historic visit to the Communist-led island on Monday, publicly sparring with President Raul Castro who showed flashes of anger and hit back at US "double standards".
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Rain, Deserted Streets, Police Greet Barack Obama In Havana
Driving rain, deserted streets and hordes of police -- this was the Havana greeting Barack Obama on Sunday when he became the first US president to visit the Cuban capital in 88 years.
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US President Barack Obama Arrives In Cuba
Barack Obama on Sunday became the first US president in 88 years to visit Cuba, touching down in Havana for a landmark trip aimed at ending decades of Cold War animosity.
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Barack Obama Visit An "Opening Act" For Rolling Stones Concert In Cuba
The Rolling Stones were meant to play a rock 'n' roll show in Havana on Sunday but were delayed five days because of the inconvenient arrival of another foreign visitor: US President Barack Obama.
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Cuba Honors Venezuelan President With Medal Ahead Of Barack Obama's Visit
Cuba honored Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with its highest state honor on Friday in an act of defiance two days before US President Barack Obama is due for a historic visit to Havana.
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Barack Obama Promises Human Rights Talk With Raul Castro
US President Barack Obama, who visits Cuba in a week, promised dissidents he would directly discuss human rights issues with their president, Raul Castro, in a letter published on Sunday.
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European Union, Cuba Normalise Ties In 'Historic Step'
The European Union and Cuba signed a deal on Friday to normalize relations, including an agreement on the delicate issue of human rights -- a breakthrough just ahead of US President Barack Obama's historic visit to the island.
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Cuba Says Barack Obama 'Welcome' But Shouldn't Expect Much
Cuba's state newspaper said on Wednesday US President Barack Obama will be warmly welcomed when he makes a historic visit later this month, but warned him not to expect political concessions.
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Barack Obama Trip To Cuba Not Affected By Cancellation Of Tentative John Kerry Visit: White House
US President Barack Obama's visit to Cuba later this month will not be affected by the cancellation of tentative plans for Secretary of State John Kerry to visit the island nation for human rights talks beforehand, the White House said on Friday.
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Cuba Sending Americans To The Beach During Barack Obama Visit
Americans travelling to Cuba later this month are being moved out of Havana hotels to make room for President Barack Obama's entourage and being sent tantalisingly close to a place US law effectively forbids them from visiting: the beach.
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Cuba Visit Opens 'A New Chapter' In Relationship: Barack Obama
President Barack Obama said on Saturday that engaging Cuba -- the communist island he is set to visit in March -- is the best way "to advance American interests and values" and help the Cuban people.
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Barack Obama To Meet Dissidents On Historic Visit To Cuba
US President Barack Obama will meet with dissidents when he makes a historic visit to Cuba next month, the White House said on Thursday, but Republicans complained that the trip would only lend legitimacy to the island's Communist government.
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Cuba Says Barack Obama's Visit 'Step Forward' To Better Ties
Cuba's government today hailed US President Barack Obama's planned visit to the island next month as a new step towards mending relations between long -time foes Havana and Washington.
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Raul Castro Hardens Rhetoric, Warns Cubans To Be Alert To US Intentions
President Raul Castro warned Cubans on Saturday that the United States was determined to end Cuba's socialist revolution despite restoring relations and a visit by US President Barack Obama, saying one-party Communism was essential to defend the system.
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On First Full Day In Cuba, Obama Spars With Castro Over Human Rights
In an extraordinary news conference Monday afternoon, President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro sparred over human rights, the Guantanamo prison and their views of their own countries and the world, even as both hailed Obama's historic visit here as a new step in normalizing relations.
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Barack Obama Presses Cuba's Raul Castro On Human Rights During Historic Visit
US President Barack Obama pushed Cuba to improve human rights during his historic visit to the Communist-led island on Monday, publicly sparring with President Raul Castro who showed flashes of anger and hit back at US "double standards".
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Rain, Deserted Streets, Police Greet Barack Obama In Havana
Driving rain, deserted streets and hordes of police -- this was the Havana greeting Barack Obama on Sunday when he became the first US president to visit the Cuban capital in 88 years.
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US President Barack Obama Arrives In Cuba
Barack Obama on Sunday became the first US president in 88 years to visit Cuba, touching down in Havana for a landmark trip aimed at ending decades of Cold War animosity.
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Barack Obama Visit An "Opening Act" For Rolling Stones Concert In Cuba
The Rolling Stones were meant to play a rock 'n' roll show in Havana on Sunday but were delayed five days because of the inconvenient arrival of another foreign visitor: US President Barack Obama.
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Cuba Honors Venezuelan President With Medal Ahead Of Barack Obama's Visit
Cuba honored Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro with its highest state honor on Friday in an act of defiance two days before US President Barack Obama is due for a historic visit to Havana.
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Barack Obama Promises Human Rights Talk With Raul Castro
US President Barack Obama, who visits Cuba in a week, promised dissidents he would directly discuss human rights issues with their president, Raul Castro, in a letter published on Sunday.
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European Union, Cuba Normalise Ties In 'Historic Step'
The European Union and Cuba signed a deal on Friday to normalize relations, including an agreement on the delicate issue of human rights -- a breakthrough just ahead of US President Barack Obama's historic visit to the island.
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Cuba Says Barack Obama 'Welcome' But Shouldn't Expect Much
Cuba's state newspaper said on Wednesday US President Barack Obama will be warmly welcomed when he makes a historic visit later this month, but warned him not to expect political concessions.
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Barack Obama Trip To Cuba Not Affected By Cancellation Of Tentative John Kerry Visit: White House
US President Barack Obama's visit to Cuba later this month will not be affected by the cancellation of tentative plans for Secretary of State John Kerry to visit the island nation for human rights talks beforehand, the White House said on Friday.
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Cuba Sending Americans To The Beach During Barack Obama Visit
Americans travelling to Cuba later this month are being moved out of Havana hotels to make room for President Barack Obama's entourage and being sent tantalisingly close to a place US law effectively forbids them from visiting: the beach.
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Cuba Visit Opens 'A New Chapter' In Relationship: Barack Obama
President Barack Obama said on Saturday that engaging Cuba -- the communist island he is set to visit in March -- is the best way "to advance American interests and values" and help the Cuban people.
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Barack Obama To Meet Dissidents On Historic Visit To Cuba
US President Barack Obama will meet with dissidents when he makes a historic visit to Cuba next month, the White House said on Thursday, but Republicans complained that the trip would only lend legitimacy to the island's Communist government.
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Cuba Says Barack Obama's Visit 'Step Forward' To Better Ties
Cuba's government today hailed US President Barack Obama's planned visit to the island next month as a new step towards mending relations between long -time foes Havana and Washington.
