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US sanctions pushing Cuba into full-blown crisis: UN expertsA group of independent UN human rights experts has urged the international community to act quickly to prevent US sanctions from pushing Cu...
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Prez LulaThe United States revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa in retaliation for visa denials. Brazil had refused entry to two American diplomats ah...
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: ''Focusing your life solely on making a buck shows a certain poverty of ambition. It asks too little of...'' — Inspiring life lessons on purpose, leadership, personal growth, fulfillment, and why chasing a mission bigger than yourself unlocks your true potential by the former US PresidentToday's Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: Barack Obama’s famous quote challenges individuals to look beyond financial accumulation and seek...
On This Day in History, July 1: Terminator 2 premiers, Dominion of Canada is formed, Bretton Woods Conference opens, Hong Kong returns to China, Sony Walkman debuts, Princess Diana is born and other key eventsOn This Day in History, July 1 marks a date shaped by major military campaigns, nation-building, scientific breakthroughs and cultural mile...
Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...
Trump expands US sanctions on Cuba, accuses government of alignment with Iran, HezbollahPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order expanding sanctions on the Cuban government. This move targets individuals and entitie...
US urges its citizens in Cuba to brace for protests, outages, fuel shortageAmericans in Cuba face government-backed protests and entry denials. The US embassy warns of severe disruptions from power outages and fuel...
Trump says 'Cuba will be failing pretty soon' after Venezuela stops oil, money supportPresident Trump stated Cuba is nearing failure, as it's no longer receiving oil and money from Venezuela. This follows the U.S. military's ...
China, Russia, Cuba getting seats on UNHRC a win for tyrants, embarrassment for UN: PompeoOn Tuesday, China as well as Russia and Cuba won seats on the Human Rights Council, which is a win for tyrants and embarrassment for the Un...
Pakistan re-elected to UN rights bodyAmong the five candidates from the Asia-Pacific region vying for four seats in the UN's premiere human rights body, Pakistan secured the hi...
China and Russia win seats on UN Human Rights Council, Saudi Arabia losesExcept for the Asia-Pacific contest, the election of 15 members to the 47-member Human Rights Council was all but decided in advance becaus...
US abstains for first time in UN vote on CubaOf the Assembly's 193 Members, 191 voted in favour of the text which welcomed the progress in the relations between the two countries.
Cuba visit aimed at normalising ties: US President Barack ObamaUS President Barack Obama said that engaging with the Cuban people is the best way to advance American interests and values.
Isolating Cuba is not helpful: USAsserting that there has been a sea change in US-Cuba relationship, the White House today said President Barack Obama's historic visit to H...
Obama to embark on historic Cuba visit in MarchBarack Obama today announced that he along with Michelle will next month make a landmark Cuba visit, the first by a US President in nearly ...
Europe hails US-Cuba breakthroughEuropean governments, while critical of Cuban human rights abuses, have long urged US to follow them in improving relations with Cuba.
Obama, Castro handshake was not pre-planned: White HouseUS President's cordial handshake with Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela's memorial service in South Africa was not "pre-planned", says Rhodes.
- End of EU sanctions on Cuba deals US a setback
The EU's decision to lift sanctions against Cuba dealt a setback to US diplomacy after Washington failed to convince eastern European allie...
- EU agrees to lift 5-year-old sanctions on Cuba
The European Union has agreed to lift its diplomatic sanctions against Cuba but imposed tough conditions on the Communist island to maintai...
- 'HRC has not only right but obligation to discuss Tibet issue'
Rejecting China against discussing its crackdown in Tibet, the Geneva-based Human Rights Council has not only the right but the obligation ...