Experience the Sounds of Cuba at Oakland's City Center Plaza

<div align="justify"> July's third Summer Sounds concert will feature the Cuban rhythms of a well-renowned artist who’s a native of the country. </div> Read More

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Maya signs with Nationals

<div align="justify"> Cuban pitcher Yuneski Maya signed with the Washington Nationals, a source told ESPNdeportes.com. </div> Read More

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Washington may grant Cuba licenses to U.S. oil spill firms

<div align="justify"> Washington is inviting U.S. oil services companies to apply for licenses to provide support for third-country companies in Cuban offshore drilling, a U.S. Department of State spokesman said Monday. </div> Read More

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Cuba participates in African Union Summit

<div align="justify"> A Cuban delegation is participating in the 15th African Union summit July 19-27 in Uganda as an observer. </div> Read More

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Cruise lines could tie up in Cuba — eventually

<div align="justify"> FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Even if the U.S. lifts the travel ban to Cuba, don't expect Havana to be a port of call for American cruise lines any time soon, says Richard Sasso, board chairman of the Cruise Lines International Association. </div> Read More

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Cuba orders Chilean to appear in corruption probe

<div align="justify"> HAVANA – Cuba has ordered a Chilean businessman to appear in a corruption probe or face a possible arrest warrant.<br /> </div> Read More

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After Cuba's Prisoner Release, What's Next for U.S. Policy?

<div align="justify"> Just hours after the Cuba political prisoner deal was announced, a civil society leader said to our delegation of Americans visiting Havana: &quot;Fariñas won, Spain won, the church won, and Cuba won.&quot; Of course, he made no mention of the U.S. since we played no role. </div> Read More

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Assembly leader comments on releases

<div align="justify"> Excerpt from interview with Cuban National Assembly president Ricardo Alarcón, published Tuesday in the Brazilian daily O Estado do Sao Paulo.<br /> </div> Read More

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Garcia loses sleep over Hemingway

<div align="justify"> Andy Garcia has confessed he is losing sleep over his new Ernest Hemingway biopic as it is such a big project. </div> Read More

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Lifting US ban would help cruises, travel agents, others

<div align="justify"> As a bill ending the U.S. travel ban to Cuba and easing some export restrictions inches toward a possible House vote this summer, travel officials and Cuba analysts suggest its passage could be beneficial for Brevard and the Sunshine </div> Read More

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