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# Havana

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2022
Cuba declares massive fuel plant fire extinguished
The fire has two firefighters dead and 14 people missing.
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Aug 13th 2022, 11:45 AM
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Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-government protests
The protests began on the weekend with large numbers taking to the streets on Sunday.
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Jul 12th 2021, 8:27 PM
Thousands take to the streets in Havana to protest food shortages and rising prices
Cuba is going through its worst economic crisis in decades.
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Jul 12th 2021, 7:23 AM
Tremors felt as far as US mainland after major 7.7 magnitude earthquake rocks Caribbean
An initial tsunami warning following the earthquake was lifted.
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Jan 29th 2020, 9:21 AM
One of three women who survived Cuban plane crash dies
The death toll is now 111.
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May 22nd 2018, 4:25 PM
Cuba plane crash black box found 'in good condition'
An audit is to be carried out on the Mexican company that leased the aircraft involved in the crash.
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May 20th 2018, 10:55 AM
Plane in Cuba crash was poorly maintained, former pilot alleges
The leased passenger plane crashed shortly after takeoff killing over 100 people.
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May 19th 2018, 6:39 PM
Three women in critical condition and over 100 dead in Cuba plane crash
The three women, who were pulled from the wreckage, are the only survivors of yesterday’s plane crash.
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May 19th 2018, 6:58 AM
Many feared dead after Cuban airliner carrying 104 passengers crashes
A military officer old reporters that there appears to have been only three survivors, who remain in critical condition.
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May 18th 2018, 8:10 PM
US expels 15 Cuban diplomats following mysterious attacks on embassy staff
Those affected have exhibited physical symptoms including ear complaints, hearing loss, dizziness, headaches and difficulty sleeping.
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Oct 3rd 2017, 6:33 PM
Donald Trump says he's ending Obama's 'one-sided deal' with Cuba
Of course, that’s not the whole truth – in reality he’s restricting travel and trading with Cuba.
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Jun 16th 2017, 8:21 PM
Havana holds huge tribute to Castro; all kinds of world leaders turn up
Ireland’s ambassador to Mexico Sonja Hyland was in attendance in Havana last night.
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Nov 30th 2016, 12:06 PM
PHOTOS: US cruise ship arrives in Cuba for the first time in 40 years
The Adonia crossed the Florida Straits overnight – 53 years after they were blocked during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
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May 2nd 2016, 5:09 PM
Cuba: If it's such a health superpower, why have thousands of doctors fled?
A total of 1,278 Cuban medics fled to make use of a US parole programme for doctors in 2013 alone.
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Mar 28th 2016, 8:30 AM
Delirious scenes as the Rolling Stones play to half a million fans in Cuba's first mega-concert
Until recently rock music was banned in the communist island state.
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Mar 26th 2016, 7:27 AM
Bank of Ireland wouldn't accept couple's Cuba holiday money
BoI has a relationship with a US bank – which makes things a little complicated. But this sounds ridiculous…
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Mar 28th 2015, 10:15 AM
Moving on: US welcomes release of 53 political prisoners in Cuba
it’s part of the moves to normalise ties between the two countries.
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Jan 9th 2015, 10:05 PM
So, how are we getting on with Cuba these days?
Pretty well, it turns out…
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Jul 12th 2014, 10:45 AM
Did you know the uilleann pipes were big in Cuba?
Alexander Suarez Mendez is one of about 20 adults in Cuba learning the uilleann pipes.
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Apr 26th 2014, 10:33 AM
Why are Cuban cigars getting shorter?
Is there a place for the Cuban cigar in a world that is starting to slowly hate tobacco?
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Mar 1st 2014, 9:45 AM
Cooking with tobacco: it’s a thing now apparently
Tobacco sauces, spreads and tobacco salt for use in any dish – two years of trial and error lead to cigar-infused menu in Cuba. But would you eat it?
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Mar 10th 2013, 9:30 AM
Chavez uses Twitter to announce his surprise return to Venezuela
Hugo Chavez has spent more than two months in Cuba for cancer surgery and treatment.
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Feb 18th 2013, 2:30 PM
Chavez recovering after 'successful' cancer surgery
The Venezuelan president flew to Havana, Cuba, for surgery on Monday after revealing his cancer had returned.
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Dec 12th 2012, 7:00 PM
Colombian rebels announce cease-fire
The top negotiator for the group announced the unilateral cease-fire before heading into peace talks.
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Nov 19th 2012, 8:30 PM
Cuba urged to allow duty-free imports after storm
Cuba’s government has been asked to help victims of Hurricane Sandy by suspending duties on imports of basic necessities such as food and medicine.
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Oct 30th 2012, 5:32 PM
In pictures: archive photos of Cuba's Havana from the early 1900s
Street vendors, mounted police, and walking on the Malecon…
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Jul 8th 2012, 2:00 PM
Hugo Chavez returns to Venezuela after Cuban cancer treatment
The Venezuelan president arrives home after four weeks in Cuba, where he underwent emergency surgery.
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Jul 4th 2011, 4:17 PM
Where is Hugo Chavez?
The Venezuelan president reappeared on Twitter on Friday, but he hasn’t been seen in public for two weeks after undergoing surgery in Cuba.
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Jun 26th 2011, 12:27 PM
Question marks over health of Venezuela's president Hugo Chavez
Just who is pulling the strings in South America’s largest oil producer, while Hugo Chavez recovers from surgery in Cuba?
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Jun 22nd 2011, 3:42 PM