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The View from EuropeNew uncertainties ahead for Cuba
David JessopDec. 4, 2016On November 28, the US President-elect, Donald Trump said that 'if Cuba is unwilling to make a better deal for the Cuban people, the Cuban/American people and the US as ...
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WorldXi meets Henry Kissinger, discusses China-U.S. ties
Dec. 3, 2016BEIJING, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Beijing Friday, saying China will work closely with the United States ...
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WorldForever Fidel
Dec. 3, 2016Regional Headquarters, Kingston, Jamaica – The following statement is issued by the Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles on the passing of Fidel Castro.
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WorldSantiago de Cuba prepares for Fidel Castro's funeral
Dec. 3, 2016SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Cuba, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Cuba's second-largest city, Santiago is preparing to receive Fidel Castro's motorized funeral procession, following its 1000-km cross-country journey from the capital Havana.
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WorldCubans bid farewell to Fidel Castro in funeral procession
Dec. 3, 2016HAVANA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The funeral procession bearing the ashes of Cuban revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro, began its journey Wednesday from Havana to the resting place in Santiago de ...
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WorldCuba-U.S. relations at crossroads after Castro's death
Dec. 3, 2016HAVANA, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Cuba-U.S. relations are at a crossroads as the death of Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro may decelerate the normalization of the ties and U.S. ...
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WorldChina lodges representations to U.S. over Trump's call with Taiwan ...
Dec. 3, 2016BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- China has lodged solemn representations with the United States, urging the latter to honor its commitment to the one-China policy, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang ...
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SportsBolt wins record sixth IAAF award, Ayana on women's part
Dec. 3, 2016MONTE CARLO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Sprinting superstar Usain Bolt won the IAAF male Athlete of the Year for an unprecedented sixth time, wihle Almaz Ayana took the female title ...
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WorldAround 120,000 people expect to attend funeral for Chapecoense players
Dec. 3, 2016RIO DE JANEIRO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- Around 120,000 people, including celebrities, politicians, athletes and journalists are expected to attend the funeral of the Chapecoense players and coaches killed Monday ...
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Local"I need my money, please"
Dec. 3, 2016Gene Pestaina was a police officer achieving the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. He was the first police officer to earn a law degree and later, he was Director ...
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The View from EuropeThe trajectory of history is changing
David JessopNov. 26, 2016Being able to identify the policy changes that will transform the future is normally far from easy. Arguably, however, in the week past, the remarks of two world leaders make ...
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LocalSleepless in Cuba
Nov. 26, 2016HAVANA, Nov. 26 (Xinhua) -- Aged 90, Cuba's revolutionary leader Fidel Castro passed away late on Friday night. His sudden death comes as such a shock to Cubans, like a ...
