Latin American economic bloc makes debut in Dubai - Khaleej Times

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Latin American economic bloc makes debut in Dubai Khaleej Times Sami Al Qamzi and other delegates at the launch of 'Pacific Alliance' in Dubai on Tuesday. — KT photo by Shihab. The Pacific Alliance, a new Latin American economic bloc that accounts for 26 per cent of Dubai's overall trade with the region, made its ... Call for Emirates, Etihad direct flights to Latin America bloc as trade booms Britain is rebuilding its Latin American trading empire DED sees stronger Latin American ties as 'The Pacific Alliance' is launched in ...

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Cozumel Mexico - The Province (blog)

Cozumel Mexico The Province (blog) Mexico, with is mild climate and beautiful beaches is one of the world's great travel destinations. In 2011 almost 22 million tourists visited Mexico. Unfortunately for Mexico it is often singled out for violent crime by the media. Yes there is ...

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Uruguay bill pioneers state control of cannabis market

Why Uruguay is legalising its marijuana market



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Uruguay se convierte en el primer país en permitir cultivo y distribución de marihuana

Uruguay pasó este martes a la historia como el primer país en permitir el cultivo y la distribución de mariguana, luego de que el Senado aprobó una ley impulsada por el gobierno para combatir el narcotráfico en la pequeña nación sudamericana. La propuesta del presidente José Mujica fue aprobada por 16 votos a favor y 13 en contra a pesar de la resistencia de la oposición, que teme que la ley dispare el consumo de drogas más duras.



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Regreso de Oakland a La Habana, en documental (+ Fotos y Video)

Ridel, Adonis, Chris, Eddie, Nicolás Reyes, Roscoe Bryant, tejen con su historia personal una experiencia colectiva. Una experiencia que crea lazos entre ellos, que los vincula por encima de fronteras físicas y fronteras simbólicas, y los reúne en la identificación, en los sentidos compartidos. Niños cubanos y estadounidenses que juegan béisbol, y sus entrenadores protagonizan "Ghost Town to Havana".



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Número de alcaldías chavistas aumentó a 255, según el presidente Maduro

El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, aseguró hace unas horas que la Revolución Bolivariana triunfó en 255 alcaldías de las 337 existentes en el país, lo cual representa el 76 por ciento del total. La oposición, según el mandatario, logró la victoria en 75, para un 22 por ciento. El resto de las plazas fueron ocupadas por fuerzas políticas independientes. “Esto quiere decir por cada 4 alcaldías, la patria ganó 3 alcaldías y la contrarrevolución 1″, expresó Maduro



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Cristiano impone récord y da la victoria al Real Madrid

El Real Madrid derrotó con facilidad a Copenhague, en Dinamarca, con un resultado (0-2), gracias a los goles de Luka Modric y Cristiano Ronaldo, quien batió un nuevo récord histórico, en un partido que sirvió para olvidar el empate copero del pasado sábado ante un equipo de Segunda B. El conjunto de Carlo Ancelotti, que tenía más cosas que perder que las que llevarse al bolsillo, cuajó un notable partido sobre el maltrecho césped del Parken Stadium, el principal castigo para los merengues.



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Estudiantes de Semestre en el Mar, protagonistas del encuentro Industriales vs. Artemisa

En la tarde de este martes se celebró en el estadio 26 de julio, el juego de béisbol entre Industriales y Artemisa, un encuentro marcado por la visita de estudiantes y profesores del programa académico Semestre en el Mar, que arribaron al puerto de La Habana este lunes, como parte de un programa académico que auspicia desde 1964 la Universidad de Virginia de Estados Unidos.



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Revela Snowden que Canadá espió a sus socios comerciales instado por EE.UU.

Las más recientes filtraciones del excontratista Edward Snowden revelaron que el gobierno de Canadá desarrolló actividades de espionaje contra socios comerciales a petición de la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional (NSA) de Estados Unidos. Un documento desclasificado indica que debido a la NSA, Ottawa ubicó puestos de monitoreo clandestinos en unos 20 países considerados de alta prioridad para fiscalizar sus actividades, pese a resultar naciones consideradas aliadas, destacó la cadena televisiva canadiense CBC News.



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Tourists to pay new fee under Canada's proposed online screening plan - The Globe and Mail

Tourists to pay new fee under Canada's proposed online screening plan The Globe and Mail If the electronic travel authorization program is successful, Canada could open it to visitors from countries such as Mexico – who now must shell out money for a full-fledged visa, a more onerous hurdle that has hurt tourism, Goldstein suggested. The ...

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Cuba Journal repudiates and condemns the statements made today by U.S. Representative Ileana "La Loba Feroz" Ros-Lehtinen

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Obama and Raul Castro shake hands at Mandela funeral - New York Daily News

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Obama and Raul Castro shake hands at Mandela funeral New York Daily News Even in death, Nelson Mandela remains a powerful force for reconciliation. President Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro Tuesday at a memorial service for Mandela — a rare instance of contact between the leaders of the rival nations.

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Uruguay votes to legalise marijuana

Parliament in Uruguay votes in favour of legalising the cultivation, consumption and distribution of marijuana - the first country to do so.



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US needs fresh approach in communicating with Cuba - Tbo.com

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US needs fresh approach in communicating with Cuba Tbo.com TAMPA — Issues affecting relations between the United States and Cuba, such as the potential loss of Cuba consular services that could affect current limited travel between the two countries, cannot be resolved without fresh, post-Cold War discourse ... Castor joins airport officials to highlight success of direct Cuba flights Cuba flights generate $1.4 million for TIA

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Uruguay's Senate is expected to legalize marijuana in Latin American country - Washington Post

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Uruguay's Senate is expected to legalize marijuana in Latin American country Washington Post MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — Uruguay's Senate was finishing its final debate Tuesday before voting on an audacious and risky plan to create the world's first national marijuana market, with the state regulating the entire process of growing, selling and ... As Uruguay Plans to Legalize Marijuana, Is War On Drugs Finally Ending? Uruguay Set to Legalize Marijuana Trade Uruguay Senate poised to adopt legal pot plan

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Beyond the Ni/Nis: Preparing the Next Generation of Latin America's Leaders - Huffington Post

Beyond the Ni/Nis: Preparing the Next Generation of Latin America's Leaders Huffington Post Over the past 10 years, the world has watched the transformational growth of Latin America. Those following the epic "Latin American Decade," as it's been coined, find no shortage of gains, from its use of sustainable energy, to its pioneering social ... KPMG International | A new legacy for Latin America

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Previ Will Have R$1b for Private Equity Funds in 2014

(Estadao) In 2014, the Previ, the pension fund for employees of Banco do Brazil, will…



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Ileana Ross-Lehtinen arremete contra Obama por saludar a Raúl Castro

La congresista republicana, Ileana Ross-Lehtinen, conocida en Cuba como la loba feroz, arremetió este martes contra el presidente Barack Obama, por saludar al mandatario cubano Raúl Castro. La legisladora, tristemente célebre por sus posiciones extremistas hacia Cuba, interrumpió al secretario de Estado, John Kerry, durante una audiencia sobre Irán para cuestionar la actitud de Obama.



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Silvio en Finca El Fundador: Los que se defienden

Viven hace años con el agua que compran y la que llueve, cuando llueve. Pero siempre habrá algún precavido que reservará un poco de lechada para retocar la fachada de la casita campesina que apenas se alza, sola, próxima al escenario ocasional; y dos pedazos de techo para que luzca como la prudencia manda. Justa, justísima precaución, solo para la fachada.



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El orden y la disciplina territorial y urbana, este miércoles y jueves en la Mesa Redonda

La Mesa Redonda transmitirá este miércoles y jueves dos programas sobre “Orden y Disciplina Territorial y Urbana. Panel de Planificación Física”, con la participación de directivos del Instituto de Planificación Física. El primer programa será dedicado a la exposición de los panelistas, y en el segundo, se responderán las opiniones e interrogantes de la población sobre este tema.



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US needs fresh approach in communicating with Cuba - Tbo.com

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US needs fresh approach in communicating with Cuba Tbo.com TAMPA — Issues affecting relations between the United States and Cuba, such as the potential loss of Cuba consular services that could affect current limited travel between the two countries, cannot be resolved without fresh, post-Cold War discourse ... Castor joins airport officials to highlight success of direct Cuba flights Weekly flights from Tampa International Airport to Cuba prove to be big ...

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Is Obama-Castro Handshake A Step Toward U.S.- Cuba Thaw? - NPR

Is Obama-Castro Handshake A Step Toward U.S.- Cuba Thaw? NPR President Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela Tuesday. It is believed to be the first handshake between leaders of the two countries since President Clinton greeted Raul's brother Fidel Castro ...

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President Barack Obama shakes Raul Castro's hand at Mandela memorial service - Telegraph.co.uk

President Barack Obama shakes Raul Castro's hand at Mandela memorial service Telegraph.co.uk The gesture - which comes despite half a century of hostilities - came as Mr Obama made his way to a podium to deliver a speech. It is only the second time ever that a US president has shaken the hands of a Cuban Communist leader. President Bill ...

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Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela ... - NDTV

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Barack Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela ... NDTV ... hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at the FNB Stadium in Soweto, South Africa. Soweto, South Africa: President Barack Obama shook hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at a memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela.

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Obama shakes hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at Mandela memorial - Globalnews.ca

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Obama shakes hands with Cuban President Raul Castro at Mandela memorial Globalnews.ca U.S. President Barack Obama (L) shakes hands with Cuban President Raul Castro during the official memorial service for former South African President Nelson Mandela at FNB Stadium December 10, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa.

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Castor joins airport officials to highlight success of direct Cuba flights - Tampabay.com

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Castor joins airport officials to highlight success of direct Cuba flights Tampabay.com TAMPA — On the same day that severe winter weather canceled and delayed flights to and from the northeast and midwest, Tampa International Airport officials announced their 11th weekly flight to Cuba amid clear skies and 80-degree temperatures. Weekly flights from Tampa International Airport to Cuba prove to be big ...

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A handshake does not constitute a policy

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Ortega 'could stand for fourth term'

A constitutional reform which would allow Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega to run for a fourth term is adopted by the National Assembly.



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Obama-Castro handshake 'unplanned'

The handshake between US President Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro at Nelson Mandela's memorial service was unplanned, the White House says.



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An Argument for Dying Sooner Than You Have To

Just 10 percent of the population — mainly the elderly — consumes about 80 percent of health care expenditures, primarily on expensive chronic illnesses and end-of-life costs. Historically, the longer lives that medical advances have given us have run exactly parallel to the increase in chronic illness and the explosion in costs. Can we possibly […]



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Canada ratifies the ICSID Convention: enhancing legal rights and protections ... - Lexology (registration)

Canada ratifies the ICSID Convention: enhancing legal rights and protections ... Lexology (registration) Others such as Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela, which became members several years ago, have since decided to denunciate their membership on the basis that the ICSID rules restrict their national sovereignty to deal as they wish with foreign investors ...

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Presidente de la Xunta de Galicia calificó de exitoso su viaje a Cuba

El presidente de la Xunta de Galicia, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, afirmó este martes que su reciente viaje a Cuba cumplió los objetivos marcados, principalmente con la emigración gallega, y agregó que también abrió "un camino de relación con el Gobierno cubano". El líder regional también apoyó los cambios que la mayor de las Antillas está realizando en materia económica, un proceso que traerá bienestar al pueblo de la Isla en los próximos años.



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Aprueban entrada de Venezuela al Mercosur

El Senado de Paraguay aprobó hoy, con 29 votos a favor, el Protocolo de Adhesión de Venezuela al Mercado Común del Sur (Mercosur), según confirmó el canal venezolano teleSUR. En la acalorada sesión, hubo además 10 votos en contra, cinco ausentes y una abstención. Ahora el documento será remitido a la Cámara de Diputados para su estudio.



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Messi podrá ser el mismo

Messi está de buen ánimo, y no es para menos; los exámenes médicos que le realizaron a final de la semana en Argentina dieron muy buenos resultados. Sobre todo la ecografía a la que fue sometido el jugador del Fútbol Club Barcelona. Ya no hay rastros de la lesión muscular. La herida está totalmente cicatrizada y la zona del bíceps femoral se encuentra recuperada clínicamente.



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En fotos, el mundo despidió a Nelson Mandela en Johannesburgo

Miles de personas de todo el mundo, entre las que se encuentran una gran cantidad de personalidades y jefes de Estado y de gobierno, acudieron al estadio FNB de Johannesburgo para despedir al ex presidente sudafricano Nelson Mandela. Además de los discursos de un selecto grupo de mandatarios, también hablaron los nietos de Mandela, quienes se despidieron de su abuelo de forma emotiva.



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Mandela, el indomable

Ciertamente que Nelson Mandela fue indomable, como lo calificó el presidente boliviano y Gran Jefe Indio Latinoamericano, Evo Morales, luego de la desaparición física este 5 de diciembre del líder histórico antiapartheid sudafricano, una pérdida irreparable para nuestra humanidad y para los más desposeídos de este mundo. Al decir de Evo, Mandela no pudo ser nunca subyugado por el otrora régimen racista.



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Líderes mundiales resaltan legado de Nelson Mandela

El presidente de Namibia, Hifikepunye Pohamba, destacó que Nelson Mandela es un ejemplo de lucha por la paz y la justicia, no solo para Sudáfrica, sino también para todo el continente africano. Pohamba exhortó a defender sus ideales cada día. Por su parte, el presidente de la India, Pranab Mukherjee, aseguró que la muerte del líder africano representa la partida de un luchador eterno.



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La lucha de Mandela es un ejemplo para Sudamérica, afirma Dilma Rousseff

La presidenta de Brasil, Dilma Rousseff, destacó hace unos minutos en el funeral del expresidente sudafricano y premio Nobel de la Paz, Nelson Mandela, que la batalla de Madiba "inspiró la lucha en Brasil y Sudamérica". Asimismo, la mandataria también ha recordado que Mandela "con su superioridad moral y ética" supo hacer "de la verdad y el perdón, los pilares de la reconciliación nacional y de una nueva Sudáfrica".



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Colombia: “Funeral” Honors Life and Legacy of Mandela

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Actis raises over US$1bn for New Energy fund

( Actis has closed its third energy fund with US$1.15b in capital commitments. The fund…



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Russia to Write Off $29Bln of Cuba's Soviet Debts – Report - RIA Novosti

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Russia to Write Off $29Bln of Cuba's Soviet Debts – Report RIA Novosti Diplomats noted that even an annual payment of $320 million would be difficult for Cuba, which earns around $18 billion per year from exports, including tourism and medical services. Cuba, still formally a Communist state, defaulted on its debt in the ... Exclusive: Russia signs deal to forgive $29 billion of Cuba's Soviet-era debt ...

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New Reports Expose Subculture of Cruelty Within the U.S. Border Patrol

There is a subculture of cruelty within the Border Patrol—and, more broadly, within the entire machinery of the U.S. deportation regime. From the ranks of frontline Border Patrol agents to the guards in private, for-profit detention facilities, the abuse of detainees is widely tolerated and even accepted. This is the central finding to emerge from [...]



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Live: Raul Castro calls Mandela a prophet of unity, peace - Firstpost

Live: Raul Castro calls Mandela a prophet of unity, peace Firstpost President of Cuba, Raul Castro is now speaking at the funeral and says that Mandela was the prophet of unity, peace and reconciliation. Castro said, "Mandela's life teaches us that what threatens the existence of humanity can be eradicated only by ...

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Memorial LIVE: Nelson Mandela was an icon, says Indian President Pranab ... - Zee News

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Memorial LIVE: Nelson Mandela was an icon, says Indian President Pranab ... Zee News Obama refers to the South African term 'Ubuntu' which means that the idea that captures the idea that humanity is bound together and expressed by caring for each other. He further said that Mandela reminds us that things look impossible until they are ... Obama leads tributes at Mandela memorial

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Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Castro at Mandela service - NBCNews.com

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Obama shakes hands with Cuba's Castro at Mandela service NBCNews.com ... Cuban President Raul Castro. By Erin McClam, Staff Writer, NBC News. Briefly laying aside differences hardened over decades, President Barack Obama on Tuesday shook the hand of the president of Cuba at the memorial service for Nelson Mandela. Obama shakes hands with Castro. Should he have snubbed Cuban leader? Obama Shakes Hands With Cuba's Raul Castro Obama, Cuban President Raul Castro Shake Hands at Nelson Mandela Memorial

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If You Like Your Medicines, You May Not Be Able to Keep Them

Health plans are cheapening their drug formularies — just like they cheapened their networks of doctors. That’s how their paying for the benefits that President Obama promised, everything from free contraception to a leveling of premiums between older (and typically costlier) beneficiaries, and younger consumers. Scott Gottlieb in Forbes.



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A quick handshake

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Call for Emirates, Etihad direct flights to Latin America bloc as trade booms - The National

Call for Emirates, Etihad direct flights to Latin America bloc as trade booms The National Business people in the UAE with links to a major trade and economic bloc in Latin America have called for Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways to start flights to its member countries. Direct flights between UAE and the founding Pacific Alliance ...

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14 coolest hotel perks across Latin America - CNN

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14 coolest hotel perks across Latin America CNN (CNN) -- Pillow menus, Wi-Fi included in room charge, made-to-order omelets at the breakfast buffet -- these are the ho-hum trappings hotels are offering these days to get your business. Hotels across Latin America, however, offer the kind of unique ... 14 unexpected hotel perks across Latin America

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Obama and Raul Castro to speak at Mandela's memorial - ITV News

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Obama and Raul Castro to speak at Mandela's memorial ITV News Obama will be followed by Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, China's Vice-President Li Yuanchao, Namibia's President Hifikepunye Pohamba, India's President Pranab Mukherjee and the last international tribute will come from President Raul Castro.

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Nelson Mandela en Fotos

El nombre de Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela va ligado indisolublemente al de la Sudáfrica postcolonial. Educado para ser un líder en su poblado en el Transkei, salió de su aldea para revolucionar todo un país. Su rebeldía se empezó a manifestar en su época como bachiller, para radicalizarse desde 1948, año en que la discriminación y segregación se oficializa. La cárcel forjará su símbolo.



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Henderson: Leadership needed on Cuba issues - Tbo.com

Henderson: Leadership needed on Cuba issues Tbo.com 12, 1963, just three weeks after his brother was assassinated, Attorney General Robert Kennedy recommended eliminating travel restrictions to Cuba. He understood the political mess that might be created, but Kennedy noted in a memo to Secretary of ...

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'Floating university' docks in Cuba for first time in nine years - NBCNews.com (blog)

'Floating university' docks in Cuba for first time in nine years NBCNews.com (blog) After being prohibited from including Cuba as a stop on its "Semester at Sea" program by the U.S. government due to increased restrictions in educational travel to the island nation, the University of Virginia, the program's current sponsor, was issued ...

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