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2 Letters from Pope Francis Pave the Way For Opening U.S.-Cuba Ties
| Vittorio Hernandez | | Dec 18, 2014 05:36 AM EST |
Living up to his papal name taken from a Catholic saint known for being a peace advocate, Pope Francis wrote two separate personal letters to U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro. These two letters opened for the door for Washington and Havana to open diplomatic ties, a first in 53 years.
Russia Denies It Will Reopen Soviet-Era Spy Base in Cuba
| Rhona Arcaya | | Jul 18, 2014 03:41 PM EDT |
President Vladimir Putin denied that Russia will reopen the Lourdes listening post near Havana.
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