* Russian firm gets two onshore, two offshore blocks * State oil company Zarubezhneft wants more turf * Company's general director sees "good prospects" (Adds Cuba minister quote, details, minor edits) HAVANA, Nov 3 -...
Sept 10 - In measures originally announced in April and implemented last week, U.S. President Barack Obama has relaxed aspects of the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba to allow U.S. telecommunications companies to provide services...
* U.S. telecoms face big obstacles to Cuba business * Cell phone roaming agreements with U.S. firms possible * Cuba says will talk with all U.S. businesses HAVANA, Sept 10 - Americans may soon be...
HAVANA, June 4 - Cuba announced the resignation of its veteran central bank chief on Thursday as the communist-ruled state grapples with a deepening economic crisis. Francisco Soberon Valdes, who held the cabinet-level post for...
WASHINGTON, May 5 - The U.S. Congress will most likely lift a five-decades-old embargo on Cuba before the end of 2010, a senior Democratic lawmaker said on Tuesday. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee...
HAVANA, April 20 - Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro said on Sunday the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba must go, but he was mum on his brother Raul Castro's recent offer to talk with Washington...
* Obama wants "new beginning" with communist Cuba * U.S. leader seeks "equal partnership" in Americas * Obama shakes hands with Venezuelan President Chavez * "I want to be your friend," Chavez tells Obama (Adds...
* Obama wants "new beginning" with communist Cuba * U.S. leader seeks "equal partnership" in Americas * Obama shakes hands with Venezuelan President Chavez * "I want to be your friend," Chavez tells Obama (Adds...
* Obama wants "new beginning" with communist Cuba * U.S. leader seeks "equal partnership" in Americas * Obama shakes hands with Venezuelan President Chavez * "I want to be your friend," Chavez tells Obama (Recasts,...
* Obama sees move in "new direction" with Cuba * Obama ready to work with Havana on wide range of issues * Obama's comments follow Raul Castro's offer of talks (Updates with Obama prepared remarks...