Cuba

POLITICS 6 hours ago

Former US ambassador arrested, accused of secretly serving as agent to Cuba: report

Manuel Rocha, 73, was arrested in Miami on Friday on a criminal complaint and is accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, according to the Associated Press.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

On this day in history, December 2, 1823, President Monroe touts doctrine defending Western Hemisphere

President James Monroe issued the Monroe Doctrine, a muscular defense of American interests in the Western Hemisphere, on this day in history, Dec. 2, 1823.

Cuba October 19

More and more buildings in Havana collapsing due to inclement weather, maintenance issues

Residents in Havana are living in fear as Cuba’s buildings continue to collapse due to inclement weather, years of neglect, and a deepening economic crisis.

Cuba October 4

Building collapse in Cuban capital leaves 1 dead, at least 2 hurt

The partial collapse of a residential building in Havana, Cuba's historic city center has left at least one person dead and two others injured, according to authorities.

Cuba September 25

Molotov cocktails thrown at Cuban embassy in Washington in ‘terrorist attack,’ minister claims

Cuban diplomat Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla says an unknown individual has thrown a pair of Molotov cocktails at his country’s embassy in Washington, D.C.

Remembering 9/11 September 21

Judge to rule whether 9/11 defendant deemed psychotic, delusional from CIA torture can stand trial: report

A military judge could rule as soon as Thursday whether an accused 9/11 architect held at Guantánamo Bay is competent to stand trial after PTSD diagnosis.

Cuba September 8

Cuba arrests 17 accused of recruiting pro-Russia forces for Ukraine war

Cuban authorities have arrested 17 suspects in connection with an alleged network aimed at recruiting Cuban nationals to fight against Ukraine on Russia's behalf.

Cuba September 5

Cuban government uncovers Russian 'human trafficking network' used to help war in Ukraine: Officials

Cuba's government says it has uncovered a human trafficking network being operated in Russia with a goal of recruiting citizens to participate in the war against Ukraine.

OPINION September 3

I escaped Castro's Cuba for freedom in America. Sixty-one years later my family still celebrates our arrival

My parents came to the USA as political refugees from Cuba. They had a deep love for the United States. I served in the U.S. military to say thank you.

LIFESTYLE July 21

Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor

Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.