Subscribe to this tag Obama's Revamp of Cuba Travel Policy Is Overdue, But the Embargo Should Come Next
By
Robert Schlesinger
-
Opinion - April 14, 2009
Obama team moves to loosen Cold War-era travel restrictions. Embargo must fall next, politics or no.
more >>
Why Cuba's Dreams of Major Oil Discoveries Might Come True
By
Thomas Omestad
-
Nation & World - March 3, 2009
Recent estimates suggest that the island could move into the petroleum big leagues.
more >>
The Obama Mystique in Cuba
By
Thomas Omestad
-
Nation & World - February 19, 2009
Despite positive signals from Castro, there are still hurdles to any improvement in U.S.-Cuba relations
more >>
Cuba's President Castro Sends Positive Signals to the New Obama Administration
By
Thomas Omestad
-
Nation & World - February 11, 2009
U.S. officials note the change in tone by Raul Castro and his ailing brother, Fidel.
more >>
Obama Will Change Cuba Policy—But How?
By
Thomas Omestad
-
Nation & World - December 5, 2008
A first step: easing some of the tough Bush restrictions and, maybe, expanding a dialogue.
more >>
Morning Buzz: Feb. 25, 2008
News Desk - February 25, 2008
Students returned to classrooms this morning at Northern Illinois University for the first time since the deadly February 14 shootings, when former NIU graduate student Steve Kazmierczak opened fire on a classroom, killing five and wounding 16. More than 12,000 people gathered last night for a memorial service held at the school's Convocation Center.
more >>
10 Things You Didn't Know About Raúl Castro
By
Jennifer O'Shea
-
Nation & World - February 22, 2008
Raúl was the sixth of nine children and his brother Fidel is five years older.
more >>
Fidel Castro's Slow Fadeout
By
Kevin Whitelaw
-
Nation & World - February 19, 2008
Cuba's ailing leader gives up government posts, though he remains head of the Communist Party.
more >>
More Plays on the News in Cuba
By
Kirk Shinkle
-
Money Matters - February 19, 2008
Here are some companies that could profit if the U.S. embargo ends.
more >>
