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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: Health and Safety at School, Death, Cuba, Fidel Castro, 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.... -
Obama: It’s time to end repression in Cuba
Hispanosphere» Orlando Sentinel – HispanosphereWashington, Mar 25 (EFE).- U.S. President Barack Obama is calling on Cuba's communist government to release political prisoners and respect human rights. The strongly worded statement cited “deeply disturbing” events such as last month's death of... -
Latin America Digest: Belarus backs Venezuela, Brazil investigates priests and Cuba hears appeal on prisoners
La PlazaToday's One-Line News Briefs: Caracas, Venezuela — Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko offered to help Venezuela strengthen its military, saying Tuesday that President Hugo Chavez’s government should not have to worry about foreign threats.... -
Fidel's slow fade
In the early '90s, when I was living in Havana with my family, my eldest daughter, Bella, who was then about 6 years old, came home from school one afternoon in a state of excitement. She asked me, in Spanish: "Daddy, do you know what 'amor' means?" I...Tags: Russia, Cuba, Fidel Castro, Politics, Venezuela
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New Year's wishes
IN THE TIMES' sporadic New Year's Day tradition of making wishes for the coming year, only a precious few have come true. Last year was no different: Of 36 New Year's wishes, just five were fulfilled; two others were only partially realized. We got the...Tags: Regional Authority, Career and Workplace, National Security, Politics, John Paul Stevens
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Ready for Takeoff
After a marathon promotional tour for a slate of new movies, Brazilian actor Rodrigo Santoro pauses to reflect on the nature of celebrity and his growing fame in America. Linney, Santoros Love Actually costar, gets the story. Laura Linney: Hello, my...Tags: Rowan Atkinson, San Diego (San Diego, California), Comedy (genre), Emma Thompson, Ewan McGregor
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