OAS overturns Cold War ouster of Cuba, but Cubans say don’t want to returnSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — The Organization of American States voted by acclamation on Wednesday to revoke the 1962 measure suspending communist Cuba, overturning a landmark of the Cold War in the hemisphere. Sources: OAS votes to overturn 1962 expulsion of Cuba; terms not yet clearSAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — The Organization of American States announced Wednesday it has revoked a 1962 measure suspending communist Cuba, reversing a landmark of the Cold War in the hemisphere. Chavez accuses US intelligence services of backing plot to kill himCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Tuesday alleged that U.S. intelligence agencies were behind a purported assassination plot that prevented him from visiting El Salvador. Chavez the communicator: media-savvy Venezuelan leader talks on _ and on and onCARACAS, Venezuela — The program begins with upbeat music that sounds like a game show theme. Colors shimmer across the screen, and the title appears: “Hello, President.” Angered by China and others, Mexico warmly grateful to US over response to swine flu outbreakMEXICO CITY — Swine flu has infected Mexico’s relations with China and other countries that have canceled airline flights and halted some trade. But its most prickly neighbor — the United States — now seems like the country’s most loyal friend. WHO says Tamiflu should be saved for the really sick; CDC says infected pregnant women need itMEXICO CITY — The swine flu epidemic may seem mild now, with relatively few deaths even as the virus infects thousands in at least 33 countries. But experts worry it could mutate into something more dangerous — making the question of who should get antiviral therapy ever more important. Mexico says worst is over despite rising swine flu toll; Castro blasts slow responseMEXICO CITY — European countries have been using antiviral drugs much more aggressively than the United States and Mexico to combat swine flu — a difference in strategy that could have a big impact as the virus that is already linked to 63 deaths spreads around the planet. Study: Swine flu may be up to 23,000 in Mexico; Castro blasts Mexico for slow responseMEXICO CITY — The swine flu virus spread to more countries Tuesday as scientists estimated the new strain could have sickened 23,000 people in Mexico alone before anyone realized it was an epidemic. Scientists say swine flu may have sickened 23,000 in Mexico; Cuba, Thailand join infected listMEXICO CITY — The swine flu virus was confirmed on Tuesday to have spread to more countries as scientists estimated the new strain could have sickened 23,000 people in Mexico alone before anyone realized it was an epidemic. Cuban parliament president dismisses Obama’s recent overtures to CubaKINGSTON, Ontario — Cuban Parliament President Ricardo Alarcon dismissed President Barack Obama’s recent overtures to Cuba and said Saturday for the first time that the new U.S. administration’s stance is “the continuation of an illegal, unjustifiable and failed policy.” Fidel Castro defends Cuba’s state-controlled press; says rich control news in other countriesHAVANA — Fidel Castro defended Cuba’s government-controlled press Friday, arguing that news coverage is manipulated by those wealthy enough to finance newsgathering even in countries guaranteeing press freedom. Top Cuban government official says they won’t negotiate political system with USKINGSTON, Ontario — A top Cuban official on Thursday said Cuba is willing to discuss everything with the Obama administration, but it won’t give up its form of government in talks to improve relations. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Clinton: US seeks to restore Latin America ties to counter influence of Iran, Russia, ChinaWASHINGTON — The Obama administration is working to improve deteriorating U.S. relations with a number of Latin American nations to counter growing Iranian, Chinese and Russian influence in the Western Hemisphere, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Friday. Cuba marks May Day; Castro says Cuba will never give in to US that wants it to act like slavesHAVANA — Fidel Castro again bristled at the Obama administration’s steps toward improving relations with Cuba, writing in a May Day message that the U.S. would like to see Cubans “return to the fold of slaves.” Jimmy Carter positive on US-Syria ties, says Cuba not ready to change political systemBOGOTA — Former President Jimmy Carter said Tuesday that the United States and Syria are close to restoring full diplomatic ties, but he doubted Cuba’s new openness means its leaders are ready to grant free speech or change their political system. US diplomat meets again with Cuban official, raises concerns about Cuba human-rights policiesWASHINGTON — A senior U.S. diplomat met Monday with Cuba’s top Washington representative, but a State Department spokesman cautioned that the session did not signal a renewed U.S. push to improve relations. Majority Americans believe Obama’s foreign policies are goodWASHINGTON - Few Americans are actually at odds with many of President Barack Obama’s specific positions, despite majority of them believing that the Obama Administration has performed its best in foreign policy in its first 100 days. Obama will fail if he doesn’t lift embargo: Fidel CastroHAVANA - Former Cuban president Fidel Castro has said that US President Barack Obama’s Cuba policy will fare as badly as that of the previous White House occupants if he does not end Washington’s 47-year-old economic embargo against the communist country. Fidel Castro says President Obama ‘misinterpreted’ Cuban president’s sentiments toward USHAVANA — Fidel Castro says President Barack Obama “misinterpreted” his brother Raul’s remarks regarding the United States and bristled at the suggestion that Cuba should free political prisoners or cut taxes on dollars people send to the island. Miami’s Little Havana unusually quiet after Obama talks of restoring relations with CubaMIAMI — Just a few years ago, any U.S. president who suggested restoring relations with Fidel Castro’s Cuban government would have been loudly called a communist or worse on the streets and airwaves of Miami. Protests would have sprung up, and Cuban-Americans who offered their support would have feared being blacklisted. Miami’s Little Havana unusually quiet after Obama talks of restoring relations with CubaMIAMI — Just a few years ago, any U.S. president who suggested restoring relations with Fidel Castro’s Cuban government would have been loudly called a communist or worse on the streets and airwaves of Miami. Protests would have sprung up, and Cuban-Americans who offered their support would have feared being blacklisted. Obama cleans slate to rewrite US-Latin American tiesBUENOS AIRES/PORT OF SPAIN - US President Barack Obama delivered a good mix of words and gestures at the Summit of the Americas to wipe the slate clean for his new approach to US-Latin American relations, despite a deep heritage of mistrust. Castro chides summit secrecy, but likes Obama’s sleep habitsHAVANA - Cuban leader Fidel Castro Monday complained that the weekend Summit of the Americas in Trinidad and Tobago was held in ’secret’. Historic summit ends with open window on CubaBuenos Aires/Port-of-SPAIN - The Summit of the Americas that ended Sunday is likely to be remembered as a turning point on ties between the US and Cuba. We may have been wrong in not engaging with the US,’ says CastroCARACAS - Raul Castro, the brother of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and de facto leader of the island nation 90 miles south of Florida, has admitted that his country may have been wrong in not engaging with the United States. Obama signals new beginning with CubaPort-of-SPAIN - US President Barack Obama has signalled the opening of a ‘new beginning with Cuba’ but said it will still be a long journey despite initial steps he has already taken. US welcomes Cuban ‘overture’ on talksSANTO DOMINGO - US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Friday welcomed the ‘overture’ from Cuban President Raul Castro, who said he is willing to hold talks about ‘everything’ in relations between the two countries. |
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