Cuba
How a country of 10 million people was left without power
The entire population of Cuba was plunged into a countrywide blackout on Friday. But how did it get to this point?
- by Dave Sherwood
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‘Nightmare’ hurricane Helene leaves trail of destruction, dozens dead
At least 43 deaths have been reported, and officials fear more bodies will be discovered across several states.
- by Kate Payne and Heather Hollingsworth
Former US ambassador, a double agent for Cuba, jailed for 15 years
Manuel Rocha incriminated himself in a series of secretly recorded video conversations with “Miguel”, an FBI agent posing as a Cuban spy.
- by Gisela Salomon and Jim Mustian
The sister Fidel Castro called a ‘counter-revolutionary worm’
Juanita Castro concealed documents in cans of food and set up a code system using a clandestine radio and the opening tune of Madame Butterfly.
Cuba identifies traffickers luring citizens into Russia’s war in Ukraine
The government says it has initiated criminal proceedings against those involved in “mercenarism”.
- by Sarah Dadouch and Mary Beth Sheridan
US confirms China has a spy base in Cuba
An official in the Biden administration said the US intelligence community has been aware of China’s spying and its efforts to set up intelligence-gathering operations worldwide.
- by Aamer Madhani
‘Spreading rumours’: China hits back at claims it’s building a spy station in Cuba
China has hit out following US media reports that it is paying billions of dollars to Cuba to build an eavesdropping facility on the island.
Bali bombers must wait another two years for day in Guantanamo court
Defence lawyers protested the timeline was too long for the three men – an Indonesian known as Hambali and two Malaysians – who have been held for 20 years.
- by Carol Rosenberg
Cuba travel guide: Tourism is making a comeback in this amazing country
As Cuba re-emerges as a destination, and with the Americans yet to return, now is the time to experience this fascinating time-capsule country.
- by Craig Tansley
Cuban coast guard rescues would-be migrants adrift off Havana
A severe economic downturn in Cuba has driven a massive spike in emigration from the Caribbean island in the past year by land, air and sea.
- by Nelson Acosta
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Terror charges
Hambali lawyer seeks AFP reports ahead of Bali bombings trial
Indonesian-born Hambali has been held by the United States, at CIA black sites and then its military detention centre at Guantanamo Bay, for almost 20 years.
- by Chris Barrett
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