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Cuba, Florida Orchestra embark on cultural exchange
Culture MonsterIn a rare cross-cultural collaboration, two classical-music groups from Cuba and the United States will engage in a multiyear partnership that will include American musicians performing in Havana. The Florida Orchestra, based in Tampa Bay, said its... -
Cuba: Human rights, a longstanding U.S. embargo and a fresh call for change
La PlazaIt’s coming up on two years since Fidel Castro formally stepped down as head of state in Cuba in February 2008 and younger brother Raul Castro became president. It’s been even longer since Fidel handed power to Raul on a temporary basis. But anyone... -
Cops: Teen Admits Drowning Boy to Hide Sexual Assault
KTLA NewsMENDOTA, Calif. -- Authorities say a 14 year old boy charged with murder confessed to killing a 4 year old boy because the child was going to reveal that the teen molested him. Frenso County prosecutors charged Raul Castro as an adult in the case. The...Tags: Sexual Assault, Assault, Crimes, Social Issues, Teen-agers
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Cuba talks with Catholic Church on political prisoners
The Religion WorldA fascinating read: The Miami Herald has an analysis of what's at stake as Cuban President Raul Castro turns — for the first time — to the Roman Catholic Church as a mediator in Cuban affairs.... -
Cuba's Raul Castro meets the cardinal
La PlazaA rare meeting has taken place between Raul Castro, Cuba's communist president, and the head of the Roman Catholic Church on the island nation. Cardinal Jaime Ortega and other leaders of the church discussed "issues of mutual interest" with Castro,... -
Oliver Stone–an exclusive interview
Frankly My Dear - Orlando SentinelOliver Stone is one of those people in film that you always grab the chance to talk to. Agree or disagree with his politics, the angle of attack of his films, he's a fascinating brain to pick and one of the undisputed masters of his trade. I put him right... -
Cuban dissident calls off hunger strike after 134 days
La PlazaProminent Cuban opposition blogger Yoani Sanchez was among the first to report the end to Farinas's strike, via a tweet, from the hospital in the city of Santa Clara where Farinas has been receiving nutrients intravenously since March. Sanchez also posted... -
Juan Almeida Bosque dies at 82; guerrilla was among Fidel Castro's top commanders
Associated PressJuan Almeida Bosque, a comrade of Fidel Castro since the start of his guerrilla struggle more than half a century ago, died of a heart attack Friday in Havana, government media announced. He was 82. One of three surviving rebel leaders who still bore the...Tags: Death, Havana (Cuba), Communist Party of China, Health and Safety at School, Politics
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Venezuela's Hugo Chavez and Colombia's Alvaro Uribe exchange fighting words
La PlazaYou knew it had to happen. As soon as the 30-some regional leaders went behind closed doors at the so-called Summit of Unity in Cancun, Mexico, the fat hit the fire. Venezuela's leftist president, Hugo Chavez, and his right-wing Colombian counterpart,... -
Cuba: Raul Castro laments prisoner's death; U.S. holds talks with Havana
La PlazaTimes staff writer Tracy Wilkinson tracks Cuba news. Among the recent items:-- Cuban President Raul Castro made the rare gesture Wednesday of "lamenting" the death of a political prisoner who succumbed after an 85-day hunger strike, according to... -
Latin America, Caribbean: Creating a bloc minus the U.S.
La PlazaRepresentatives of 32 countries, including about two dozen presidents and prime ministers, are meeting in Cancun, Mexico, for a two-day summit. The goal: creation of a regional organization that excludes the United States and Canada. "It is time for Latin... -
Obama suddenly slaps Cuba over human rights
Top of the TicketDemocrat complains his overtures have been ignored by the island's rulers....
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