Cuba
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Canadians wait for flights out of Cuba, aid struggling to get in amid U.S. energy blockadeCanadians in Cuba are waiting for flights home and humanitarian agencies are struggling to get aid in as an energy crisis worsens in the nation amid a U.S. oil blockade.CanadaFeb 10
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Cuba is reaching ‘breaking point’ as fuel shortage worsens. What to knowThe suspension of Air Canada flights to Cuba after the country warned airlines of a fuel shortage marks the latest blow for the island's economy amid increased U.S. pressure.WorldFeb 10
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Air Canada suspends all flights to Cuba, effective immediatelyThis comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening to impose tariffs on countries providing oil to Cuba last week.WorldFeb 9
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Lawyer ‘very confident’ a foreign adversary attacked Canadian diplomats in CubaA lawyer for Canadian diplomats affected by Havana Syndrome says a foreign actor is to blame, despite a federal report ruling out malicious activity in Cuba.CanadaAug 17, 2025
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Biden moves to lift Cuba’s state sponsor of terrorism designationThe move would be part of a deal to free political prisoners and ease some economic pressure, though incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to reverse the decision.U.S. NewsJan 14, 2025
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6.8 magnitude earthquake shakes Cuba after hurricanes and blackouts6.8 magnitude earthquake shakeseastern Cuba on Sunday, after weeks of hurricanes and blackouts that have left many on the island reeling.WorldNov 10, 2024
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Canadian in Cuba urging others to stay homeWhile Cuba depends heavily on tourism, Jonathan Renko is urging others to stay home, at least until the power crisis is sorted.CanadaOct 21, 2024
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Cuba faces tropical storm Oscar as nationwide power crisis hits 4th dayEnergy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said in a news conference he hopes the electricity grid will be restored on Monday or Tuesday morning.WorldOct 21, 2024
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Hurricane Oscar makes landfall in the Bahamas, heads for CubaHurricane Oscar made landfall early Sunday in the southeastern Bahamas and was heading toward Cuba, an island recently beleaguered by a massive power outage.WorldOct 20, 2024
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Cuba gets some electricity back after blackout left millions in the darkAbout half of Cuba was plunged into darkness on Thursday evening, followed by the entire island on Friday morning after the plant failed.WorldOct 19, 2024
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