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Cuba

Manuel Marrero becomes Cuba's first Prime Minister in over 40 years

The position of prime minister was last held by Fidel Castro in 1976.

22 Dec 2019 4:02 PM

First transgender couple married in Cuba

The couple had to register their civil union according to the official genders on their identity documents, though.

19 Jul 2019 4:25 PM

Cubans to join public debate on new constitution recognising private enterprise

The debate also opens the door to same-sex marriage, a major demand of Cuba's LGBT community.

14 Aug 2018 2:44 PM

After 6-decade of Castro rule, Cuba all set to greet Miguel Diaz-Canel as prez

Diaz-Canel will become the island's first leader born after the 1959 revolution, and the first in 60 years who is not named Castro.

19 Apr 2018 3:04 PM

Fidel Castro’s eldest son Fidelito commits suicide after battling depression

Castro Diaz-Balart, also known as 'Fidelito' was hospitalized for depression and then continued treatment as an outpatient.

02 Feb 2018 10:32 AM

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Havana in waist-deep water after Hurricane irma lashes Cuba

In other streets near the seafront, the water reached up to people's waists and flooded their homes, leaving timber floating in the streets.

11 Sep 2017 1:44 PM

Castro blames Trump for 'setback' in US-Cuba relations

Trump announced tightened rules for Americans traveling to Cuba and reaffirmed existing US trade embargo last month.

15 Jul 2017 9:08 AM

Meet Cuba's top detective writer, incognito at home

Padura won international acclaim for 'The Man Who Loved Dogs', based on the agent who assassinated Soviet exile Leon Trotsky.

10 Mar 2017 3:33 PM

Poisoned cigars, mobsters: CIA's plots to kill Castro

Fidel Castro had claimed he was the target of some 600 assassination plots.

04 Dec 2016 12:06 PM

Tearful Cubans pay tribute to Fidel Castro

But his ashes were not put on display, surprising many who had hoped to see the urn holding the remains of their hero.

29 Nov 2016 9:18 AM

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First US commercial flight in decades lands in Cuba

The first regular commercial flight in more than 50 years from the United States landed in Cuba on Wednesday, as the two nations took the latest step in their efforts to boost ties.

01 Sep 2016 4:37 AM

Copa America: Eduardo Vargas scores four as Chile thrash Mexico 7-0

Eduardo Vargas scored four goals as holders Chile sent Mexico spinning to a historic 7-0 defeat to reach the semi-finals of the Copa America Centenario here on Saturday.

20 Jun 2016 6:08 AM

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