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January 17th

Cuba Announces Team for 3rd World Baseball Classic

<br> A combination of established figures and newcomers stands out on the list of the selection of Cuba to the Third World Baseball Classic, to be held from March 2 to 19 in several countries. Read More

Cuban dissidents eager to test government assurances on their right to travel _ and return

For years, Cuban dissidents say, authorities’ message to them has been the same: Sure, you can leave the country. Just don’t expect us to let you come back. Read More

Cuba acknowledges 51 new cases of cholera in Havana

Cuba's Public Health Ministry on Tuesday acknowledged 51 new cases of cholera in the capital amid growing concerns about the illness' spread and disappointment in the diplomatic community over the government's lack of transparency. Read More

Lines at Cuba travel agencies on day 1 of new law

Cubans formed long lines outside travel agencies and migration offices in Havana on Monday as a highly anticipated new law took effect ending the island's much-hated exit visa requirement. Read More

Colombian peace talks resume in Havana

Colombia's main rebel group said Monday that it will halt its unilateral cease-fire this weekend, adding a dose of uncertainty even as peace talks to end the half-century-old conflict resumed in the Cuban capital. Read More

January 15th

Cubans set for foreign travel as exit permits abolished

The lines outside Havana's immigration offices have grown longer than ever in recent weeks, as Cubans rush to apply for their first passport. Read More

Poet Richard Blanco is chosen as inaugural poet for 2013

Richard Blanco – who will compose an original poem to recite at Obama's Jan. 21 swearing-in – will be the first Latino, the first openly gay, and youngest inaugural poet ever. Read More

Dreaming of Disneyland: Cubans upbeat on eve of liberal travel

Once an impossibility, today she dreams of meeting several relatives in Florida -- and maybe even Mickey Mouse. Read More

January 12th

President Humala arrives in Cuba on official visit

Peruvian President Ollanta Humala arrived in Havana, Cuba, Friday afternoon for an official visit aimed at strengthening the historic bilateral relationship and sign agreements on cooperation in education and science. Read More

Cuba reports tourism record in 2012

Cuba saw more than 2.838 million tourist arrivals in 2012, which set a new tourism record in the country, the Cuban Tourism Ministry reported on Friday. Read More