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Flood Leaves Two Dead, Thousands Displaced in Cuba
At least two people have died in Cuba’s capital, Havana, after the remnants of Hurricane Agatha brought heavy rain and floods to the Caribbean island. The Cuban weather service said the downpours would last until Saturday afternoon, bringing more than 20cm (8in) of rain to some places. Western and central areas of the country, including…
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US Agrees to Ease Trump-Era Sanctions on Cuba
US officials have announced plans to ease tough sanctions imposed on Cuba by former President Donald Trump. Under new measures approved by the Biden administration, restrictions on family remittances and travel to the island will be eased. The processing of US visas for Cubans will also be speeded up. State Department spokesman Ned Price said…
