To the extent that the dictatorship must be condemned…we must look for mechanisms that can help alleviate hunger.”
Jose Daniel Ferrer, the leader of one of the largest banned anti-government groups in Cuba, was released two days after a surprise flurry of diplomatic activity involving the communist-run island in the waning days of the Biden administration.
South Korea opened its embassy in Cuba, the foreign ministry said Saturday, nearly a year after the two countries forged the diplomatic relations that took the world by surprise, including Cuba's Cold War-era ally,
Cuba has started releasing some prisoners as part of talks with the Vatican, a day after President Joe Biden's administration announced his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism.
WASHINGTON — Retiring President Biden is lifting Cuba’s designation as a state sponsor of terrorism less than a week before leaving office — outraging Republican members of Congress who believe more stringent sanctions should remain in effect.
The history of book bans in the US goes back to 1637 but has recently increased dramatically, nearly 200% during the 2023-24 school year. This rise is driven by conservative policies claiming many books have themes that go "against" American history.
Florida Democrats torched outgoing President Joe Biden after he decided to remove Cuba's state-sponsor-of-terrorism designation.
Less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is lifting the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba.
Senator Rubio, at his confirmation hearing for secretary of state, makes it clear that he knows what the Castroite communists are up to.
Hundreds more Cuban dissidents are expected to be released in the coming days in a deal with President Biden, but even a top beneficiary is balking.
The Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) initiative closed four days of competitions, master classes and thematic debates with a gala and awards ceremony that recognised outstanding dance participants from around the world.