Havana Speech

US President Barack Obama will take a message of reconciliation directly to the Cuban people next week, delivering a public address billed as the keystone of an historic visit to the communist-ruled island.

Cuban President Raul Castro will address the UN General Assembly for the first time later this month, Havana said on Wednesday, and is expected to use his speech to push for an end to the US embargo.

US President Barack Obama will take a message of reconciliation directly to the Cuban people next week, delivering a public address billed as the keystone of an historic visit to the communist-ruled island.

Cuban President Raul Castro will address the UN General Assembly for the first time later this month, Havana said on Wednesday, and is expected to use his speech to push for an end to the US embargo.