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Cuba begins war games with U.S. invasion in mind

Reuters - Thu Nov 26, 10:16 pm ET

Cuba began its biggest military maneuvers in five years on Thursday, saying they were needed to prepare for a possible invasion by the United States.

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Decade has passed since Elian Gonzalez's arrival in United States
Sun-Sentinel - Fri Nov 27, 8:15 pm ET
Boy's uncle, Delfin Gonzalez, creates museum to preserve story of his short stay in Miami Delfin González walks around the modest museum he has maintained for years inside his Little Havana home and can't help but grow nostalgic looking at the photographs, toys and clothes that once belonged to his famous nephew, Elián.
Miguel Perez: Prepared to surrender
Abilene Reporter-News - Tue Nov 24, 9:00 pm ET
At a time when a human rights organization is charging that Raul Castro is just as ruthless as his brother Fidel, when Cuban political prisoners are on the rise, when dissidents are being assaulted by government goons on the streets of Havana, a growing number of American lawmakers are ready to end the Cold War with Cuba — by surrendering our democratic principles to the Castro communist ...
Panhandling reflects bigger issues
Memphis Commercial Appeal - Fri Nov 27, 5:35 pm ET
Regarding your Nov. 25 article "Fight awaits CCC on beer, panhandling," I find the debate lacking a comprehensive perspective from our newly elected Memphis political leadership. Any honest debate has to discuss the inescapable issues of the homeless and the mentally ill from a political perspective. Policing is a short-term answer; public policy is a long-term attempt to deal with the issue. I ...
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Boston Herald - Fri Nov 27, 12:23 am ET
Give Fidel Castro credit: He knew enough to horde Cuba's post-revolutionary funk for himself. This second volume of Waxing Deep's "Funky Beats" collection,...
Cuba: military exercise braces island for US attack
AFP via Yahoo! News - Sat Nov 21, 7:51 pm ET
Nearly 50 years after a botched US-directed invasion of Cuba, the communist nation said Saturday it is holding a military exercise next week to boost preparedness against any future US attack.
Spinning with the new sounds of Havana
CNN - Thu Nov 26, 11:23 am ET
"It's soul, man!" pronounces Gilles Peterson, his face lighting up as he takes a sip into his chilled mojito. "Cuban music is from the heart, it's free, there are less rules somehow," the DJ extraordinaire tells CNN about the endless energy of the island's music.
Julio DePaula
The Daily Commercial - Sat Nov 28, 8:06 am ET
Julio DePaula, of Leesburg, Fla., left this world to be with Jesus on Sunday, Nov. 22nd, 2009, surrounded by his family. Born in Havana, Cuba on March ...
FESTIVAL/CRUISE: Opening Gala of the Festival Jojazz 2009 la Habana
All About Jazz - Sat Nov 28, 8:46 am ET
The persistent rain in the night of Havana did not stop the Cubas jazz lovers of assisting to the Opening Gala of the International Competition of Young Jazz musicians, "Jojazz 2009" at the Mella Theatre of this city. With a prolonged applause and numerous standing ovations began formally the XII issue of this jazz festival 2009 with a full house...
Cuba, Australia boost ties during FM visit
AFP via Yahoo! News - Mon Nov 23, 7:12 pm ET
Cuba and Australia have decided to strengthen their 20-year relationship, Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen Smith said Monday at the start of a two-day visit to Havana.
Minnesota composer's collaborative multimedia work to premiere in Havana
MinnPost - Wed Nov 25, 11:23 am ET
Minnesota composer's collaborative, multimedia piece to premiere in Havana projectporamor.com A scene from 'The Closest Farthest Away' By David Hawley | Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2009 "The Closest Farthest Away," a high-tech theater piece, integrates film shot in Cuba with a live performance by Americans.
Cuba film institute founder looks back on 50 years
Rocky Mount Telegram - Mon Nov 23, 8:22 am ET
HAVANA — Fidel Castro was 32 and building his new government on the fly. He nationalized Cuba'...
Briefing: South Korea admits killing citizens in war
Pioneer Press - Fri Nov 27, 1:13 am ET
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean soldiers and police executed nearly 5,000 citizens during the early months of the 1950-53 Korean War, fearing they could collaborate with invading North Korean troops, a government commission said Thursday. The victims were members of the National Guidance League, or 'Bodo' League, that the then-staunchly anti-communist government created to 're-educate ...
Region Finds U.S. Lacking on Honduras
New York Times - Sat Nov 28, 8:04 am ET
Latin American countries worry that the Obama administration will appear to be giving a coup its approval if it accepts elections on Sunday in Honduras.
Argentine couple ready for region's first same-sex marriage
AFP via Yahoo! News - Thu Nov 26, 7:56 pm ET
A gay man tying the knot next week in Latin America's first same-sex marriage predicted Thursday that his ground-breaking wedding will inspire other homosexual couples to follow suit.
Uncle's museum for Elian Gonzalez saga
SouthFlorida.com - Fri Nov 27, 3:38 am ET
Delfin González walks around the modest museum he has maintained for years inside his Little Havana home and can't help but grow nostalgic looking at the photographs, toys and clothes that once belonged to his famous nephew, Elián.