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U.S., Cuba restore ties after 50 years (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)
by Theresa 
, Thursday, December 18, 2014, 02:32
The United States and Cuba agreed on Wednesday to restore diplomatic ties that Washington severed more than 50 years ago, and President Barack Obama called for an end to the long economic embargo against its old Cold War enemy.
After 18 months of secret talks, Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro agreed in a phone call on Tuesday on a breakthrough prisoner exchange, the opening of embassies in each other's countries, and an easing of some restrictions on commerce.
The two leaders made the announcement in simultaneous televised speeches. The Vatican and Canada facilitated the deal.
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- U.S., Cuba restore ties after 50 years - Theresa, 2014-12-18, 02:32 (STA BREAKING NEWS and ARCHIVES)
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- I APPROVE - CatFan, 2014-12-18, 14:29
- Yes, you can now bring back Cuban cigars and booze - Theresa, 2014-12-18, 02:37
