Cuba

Republicans Stand Against Cuba Change Despite Public Opinion Shift

11:51am July 27, 2015

by Lauren Leatherby

When it comes to normalizing relations between the two nations, Cuban-Americans aren't as opposed as they used to be. That's partly because of the community's changing demographics.

American tourists, like these visitors taking a guided tour in May, still have to provide one of 12 authorized reasons â such as visiting family or engaging in humanitarian work â for travel to Cuba.

U.S.-Cuba Ties Are Restored, But Most American Tourists Will Have To Wait

5:36pm July 22, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

Now that Cuba and the United States have restored full diplomatic ties, what will it take to lift sanctions impeding business and travel?

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Secretary of State John Kerry spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep at the State Department. Kerry said if Congress or a future president reverses a nuclear control agreement with Iran, U.S. credibility will suffer.

U.S. Will Lose 'All Credibility' If Congress Rejects Nuclear Deal, Kerry Says

2:40pm July 22, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Secretary of State John Kerry tells NPR that Iran would use the deal's failure as an excuse to enrich uranium. He also says efforts to thwart warming diplomatic relations with Cuba would hurt the U.S.

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Sec. State John Kerry spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep at the State Department.

Transcript: Secretary Of State John Kerry On Cuba, Nuclear Deal With Iran

1:38pm July 21, 2015

In an interview, Kerry says that he was prepared to — and did — walk away from nuclear negotiations with Iran, but that Congress rejecting the eventual agreement would cost the U.S. all credibility.

The Cuban flag is raised over their new embassy in Washington, on Monday. Cuba's blue, red and white-starred flag was hoisted Monday at the country's embassy in Washington in a symbolic move signaling the start of a new, post-Cold War era in U.S.-Cuba rel

After 54 Years, The U.S. And Cuba Formally Restore Ties

4:18pm July 20, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Cuba and the U.S. now have embassies in Washington and Havana. The Cuban flag now flies in D.C.; Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Havana later this summer to raise the American flag there.

Carnival Expects to Begin Cruising To Cuba Next Year

7:36am July 08, 2015

by Sam Sanders

The corporation has U.S. approval, and ships could head for Cuba beginning in May 2016. But travelers can't be just tourists. They have to fit into one of 12 government-established categories.

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A pregnant woman in Cuba with HIV would be referred to a policlinico, like the one above, for specialized care.

Cuba Is First To Earn WHO Seal For Ending Mother-Baby HIV Transmission

4:50pm July 06, 2015

by Susan Brink

The chances are now practically nil. How did Cuba do it? And how are other countries faring by comparison?

President Obama, accompanied by Vice President Joe Biden, spoke about U.S. ties with Cuba during remarks Wednesday in the Rose Garden of the White House.

U.S., Cuba Formally Resume Diplomatic Relations

2:26pm July 01, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The two countries have agreed to reopen embassies in Washington and Havana. President Obama calls it a historic step forward after 50 years of hostilities.

U.S. And Cuba Will Formally Re-Establish Diplomatic Relations

8:40pm June 30, 2015

by Lucy Perkins

The Obama administration is expected to announce the decision to open embassies in the countries' capitals on Wednesday.

President Obama with Cuban President Raul Castro during their historic meeting in April at the Summit of the Americas in Panama City.

U.S. Drops Cuba From List Of State Sponsors Of Terrorism

3:29pm May 29, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The State Department removed Havana from the list following a thawing of relations with the United States.