Politics Mar 20 Obama steps into history with extraordinary visit to Cuba Obama's whirlwind trip is a crowning moment in his and Cuban President Raul Castro's ambitious effort to restore normal relations between their countries. While deep differences persist, the economic and political relationship has changed rapidly in the 15 months since…
Nation Aug 15 After ceremonial flag raising, real talk of diplomacy begins in Cuba A jubilant flag-raising at the reopened U.S. Embassy in Havana is giving way to serious talk about the road ahead in improving relations between the United States and Cuba.
World Jan 23 US, Cuba disagree on human rights as diplomatic talks in Havana close HAVANA — Still at odds over human rights, the United States and Cuba closed two days of historic talks in Havana with some progress toward restoring diplomatic ties after a half-century of estrangement.
World Jan 22 U.S., Cuba look to clear roadblocks to diplomatic relations HAVANA — The United States and Cuba are trying to eliminate obstacles to normalized ties as the highest-level U.S. delegation to the communist island in more than three decades holds a second day of talks with Cuban officials.
Nation Jan 15 United States loosens embargo against Cuba WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is putting a large dent in the U.S. embargo against Cuba as of Friday, significantly loosening restrictions on American trade and investment.