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December

• Cuba's Castro hits out at U.S. over Latin America policies RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2009 -- Cuban President Raul Castro criticized the U.S. over its Latin American policies on Monday.
• Cuban leader says U.S.-Colombian military base deal "aggression" RIA Novosti 14 Dec 2009 -- US plans to dispatch its troops at military bases in Colombia were an "act of aggression" against all Latin American states.

November

• Cuba blasts report on human rights violations in the country RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2009 -- Cuba has sharply criticized a recent report on human rights violations in the country prepared by HRW.
• Cuba set to carry out large-scale military drills RIA Novosti 17 Nov 2009 -- The Cuban Defense Ministry has announced that large-scale military exercises will take place in the country on November 26-28.
• Castro Criticizes Obama for US-Colombia Deal VOA 04 Nov 2009 -- Former Cuban President Castro has criticized US President Obama over a US agreement with Colombia.
• Castro Says Increased U.S. Visits Helped Spread H1N1 in Cuba VOA 01 Nov 2009 -- Former Cuban president Fidel Castro says relaxed travel restrictions between the United States and Cuba have helped spread the H1N1 swine flu virus.

October

• US Defends Cuba Policy Amid UN Condemnation VOA 28 Oct 2009 -- The Obama administration on Wednesday defended the long-running U.S. economic embargo against Cuba in the face of another overwhelming U.N. General Assembly vote condemning American policy toward the island nation.
• Fidel Castro's Sister Says She Worked With CIA VOA 26 Oct 2009 -- Juanita Castro, sister of former Cuban President Fidel Castro, says she collaborated with the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency against her brother's rule in the 1960s.

September

• US, Cuba Hold High-Ranking Discussions VOA 30 Sep 2009 -- US State Department says one of its senior diplomats recently held talks with a high-ranking Cuban official.
• Senior U.S. diplomat holds rare talks in Cuba RIA Novosti 30 Sep 2009 -- Senior US diplomat held the first high-level talks with Cuba's government in several years during a recent visit to Havana.
• Cuba tells Assembly that new US administration must translate words into action UN News Centre 28 Sep 2009 -- Cuba’s FM told the General Assembly that it is still waiting for the global optimism generated by the new US administration to be translated into action.
• Cuba urges Obama to fulfill pledges on bilateral relations RIA Novosti 28 Sep 2009 -- Cuban FM Rodriguez: US President Obama had failed to fulfill his promise to improve relationships with Havana.
• Russia to help Cuba modernize weaponry, train military RIA Novosti 18 Sep 2009 -- Modernization of the Soviet-made military equipment and training of Cuban military personnel will be the focus of ooperation.
• US, Cuba Begin Talks on Direct Mail Link VOA 17 Sep 2009 -- The United States and Cuba have begun talks on resuming direct mail service, which has been suspended since 1963.
• U.S. extends trade embargo on Cuba RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2009 -- The United States has extended the trade embargo on Cuba by one year again.
• Russia's top military commander visits Cuba RIA Novosti 15 Sep 2009 -- The chief of the Russian General Staff has arrived in Cuba for a working visit at the invitation of the Cuban military leadership.

August

July

• US Turns Off Message Board at Havana Mission VOA 27 Jul 2009 -- The State Department confirmed Monday the U.S. diplomatic mission in Havana has turned off an electronic message board that had irritated the Cuban government. The two countries, long antagonistic, have recently taken steps toward dialogue.
• US-Cuba Immigration Talks Resume VOA 14 Jul 2009 -- Talks between the United States and Cuba on immigration issues have resumed after six years.

June

• US Couple Accused of Spying for Cuba Requests Release on Bail VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- Elderly US couple accused of spying for Cuba asked a judge to release them on bail, under certain conditions.
• Report Cites Continued Weaknesses in US Broadcasting to Cuba VOA 18 Jun 2009 -- US lawmakers heard testimony about continuing weaknesses in US-government funded television broadcasting to Cuba.
• Cuba Formally Rejects OAS Membership VOA 08 Jun 2009 -- Cuba has formally rejected re-joining the Organization of American States, days after the group revoked Cuba's expulsion.
• Cuba reiterates refusal to seek return to OAS RIA Novosti 08 Jun 2009 -- Cuba's FM: Country has no plans to return to Organization of American States despite the organization's vote to revoke Havana's suspension.
• Castro Calls US Spy Case 'Ridiculous' VOA 07 Jun 2009 -- Former Cuban President Fidel Castro says the case of the two Americans accused of spying for Cuba is "ridiculous."
• Cuba Says No to OAS Membership VOA 04 Jun 2009 -- Cuba is declining to rejoin the Organization of American States, but calls the group's decision to lift a 47-year suspension against it a "major victory."
• US reiterates objections to Cuba's reinstatement in OAS RIA Novosti 03 Jun 2009 -- US again stated refusal to support reinstating Cuba until the communist country conducts democratic reforms.
• El Salvador's new leader restores ties with Cuba RIA Novosti 02 Jun 2009 -- El Salvador's newly elected president signed an agreement to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba, hours after being sworn in.

May

• Russia, Cuba agree to renew joint nuclear research RIA Novosti 27 May 2009 -- Russia and Cuba have agreed to renew their cooperation in nuclear research with Cuba's Nuclear Energy Agency.
• Mexico may have covered up threat of swine flu outbreak - Castro RIA Novosti 15 May 2009 -- Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro: Mexico may have concealed the threat of an outbreak of the swine flu virus.
• Thailand, Cuba report first swine flu infection RIA Novosti 12 May 2009 -- Thailand and Cuba have joined the list of 30 countries that have reported cases of human A/H1N1 infection.
• US Chamber of Commerce Supports Lifting Trade Embargo on Cuba VOA 06 May 2009 -- Head of US Chamber of Commerce: Lifting embargo will bring economic opportunities to Americans and Cubans alike.

April

• Cuba Puts Onus on US for Better Ties VOA 29 Apr 2009 -- Cuban President Raul Castro says his country does not need to make any "gestures" as it pursues better relations with the United States.
• Raul Castro reiterates Cuba's willingness for dialog with U.S. RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2009 -- Cuban leader Raul Castro reiterated his country's willingness for a comprehensive dialog with the US.
• US Lawmakers Hear Opposing Views on Obama Approach to Cuba VOA 28 Apr 2009 -- Members of US Congress have listened to opposing views about political change and human rights improvements in Cuba.
• US Holding Talks With Cuba on Obama Outreach VOA 27 Apr 2009 -- US diplomats holding talks with Cuban officials on possible follow-up measures to ease restrictions on the island nation.
• Castro says Obama misunderstood Havana's statement on dialogue RIA Novosti 22 Apr 2009 -- Fidel Castro: US President misconstrued Cuban leader Raul Castro's comments on willingness for dialogue.
• Fidel Castro Downplays Brother's Overtures Towards US VOA 22 Apr 2009 -- Former Cuban President Fidel CastroL US President Barack Obama has "misinterpreted" statements to suggest a thaw in relations.
• Castro keeps up rhetoric on Obama to end embargo RIA Novosti 20 Apr 2009 -- Fidel Castro has hit back at criticism from US President Obama, calling on the US to end the "cruel blockade against the Cuban people."
• Raul Castro Signals Thaw in US-Cuba Relationship VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- Cuban President Castro ready to enter into negotiations with the United States.
• Obama wants Cuba to make next move to improve ties RIA Novosti 17 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama waiting for Havana to make the next step to improve relations.
• Obama Defends Cuba Measures, Urges Reciprocation from Havana VOA 17 Apr 2009 -- President Obama: Decision to relax restrictions on travel and remittances merit reciprocal steps.
• Obama Heads to Hemispheric Summit Friday VOA 15 Apr 2009 -- US President Obama travels to Trinidad and Tobago to attend the fifth Summit of the Americas, a gathering of all hemispheric leaders minus Cuba.
• Cuba's Castro will not ask U.S. 'for handout' RIA Novosti 14 Apr 2009 -- Fidel Castro: Cuba wanted an end to US embargo, imposed some fifty years ago on the country, and has no plans "to ask the U.S. for handouts."
• US eases firms' access to Cuba IRNA 14 Apr 2009 -- The Obama administration said it would allow US telecommunications companies to set up shop in Cuba.
• Obama Eases Cuba Travel, Money Restrictions VOA 13 Apr 2009 -- President Obama has ordered his administration to take steps to ease limits on family travel and remittances from the United States to Cuba.
• Fidel Castro Hails Talks With 3 US Lawmakers VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Former Cuban President Fidel Castro urging Washington to take the initiative to improve ties with Havana.
• Fidel Castro hails 'great meeting' with U.S. lawmakers RIA Novosti 08 Apr 2009 -- Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro: Meeting with US lawmakers was a "great meeting" that held "particular importance for me."
• US Lawmakers Meet With Fidel Castro in Cuba VOA 08 Apr 2009 -- Members of the American Congressional Black Caucus in the first meeting of US officials with former President since 2006.
• Cuban Leader Ready to Talk with US VOA 07 Apr 2009 -- Cuban President Castro ready to talk with the US "on any matter," as long as Washington acknowledges Cuba's sovereignty and right to self-determination.
• Cuba's Fidel Castro welcomes U.S. congress visit to Havana RIA Novosti 07 Apr 2009 -- Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro "valued the gesture" by members of US congress to explore improving bilateral ties.
• US Senators Introduce Bill to Lift Travel Ban to Cuba VOA 02 Apr 2009 -- A bipartisan group of senators has introduced a bill to lift the decades old U.S. ban on travel to Cuba.

March

• Fidel Castro slams U.S. vice president for embargo support RIA Novosti 30 Mar 2009 -- Fidel Castro criticized US Vice President Biden for ruling out any imminent lifting of economic embargo against Cuba.
• Fidel Castro says revolution-era leaders stepped down, not fired RIA Novosti 26 Mar 2009 -- Fidel Castro: Revolution-era leaders who were "freed" from their posts stepped down of their own accord.
• Cuba announces dismissal of 2 revolution-era leaders RIA Novosti 25 Mar 2009 -- Two Cuban leaders who took part in the 1959 revolution were dismissed earlier this month in a government reshuffle.
• Cuba Agrees to Restore Ties with Costa Rica VOA 19 Mar 2009 -- Cuba has agreed to restore diplomatic relations with Costa Rica.
• Costa Rica, El Salvador to restore ties with Cuba RIA Novosti 19 Mar 2009 -- Leaders of Costa Rica and El Salvador have announced plans to re-establish diplomatic ties with Cuba.
• US to Ease Some Cuba Restrictions VOA 11 Mar 2009 -- The U.S. Congress has approved a spending bill that includes easing trade and travel restrictions against Cuba.
• Fired Cuban Officials Admit Mistakes, Resign All Posts VOA 05 Mar 2009 -- Two top officials ousted in Cuba's political shakeup have acknowledged their "mistakes" and resigned from all posts.
• Fidel Castro: Two Top Officials Undone by 'Honey of Power' VOA 04 Mar 2009 -- Former Cuban President Fidel Castro: Was consulted on leadership changes in brother Raul Castro's government.
• Raul Castro Replaces Cuban Foreign Minister, Cabinet Chief VOA 02 Mar 2009 -- President Raul Castro reassigned several top government ministers, in first shakeup since he took office last year.

February

• US State Department Rebukes Cuba, Venezuela in Rights Report VOA 25 Feb 2009 -- New State Department human rights report criticizes 2 anti-US countries in Latin America, Cuba and Venezuela.
• Lugar Urges Reconsideration of US-Cuba Relations VOA 22 Feb 2009 -- Senator Richard Lugar, a Republican Senator, is urging the United States to reconsider its relations with Cuba.

January

• Fidel Castro demands unconditional return of Guantanamo RIA Novosti 30 Jan 2009 -- Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro has demanded the United States unconditionally return the Guantanamo Bay military base.
• Fidel Castro primes Cuba for life without him RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2009 -- Cuba's former president Fidel Castro urged the Cuban leadership and government not to consider him in their work, in a sign he is moving away from public life.
• Argentina Releases New Photo of Fidel Castro VOA 23 Jan 2009 -- Argentina's government has released a photograph of Fidel Castro - the first picture of the former Cuban leader to be made public in two months.
• Cuban President Offers Direct Talks With Obama VOA 03 Jan 2009 -- Cuban President Raul Castro says he is open to direct talks with the incoming U.S. president, saying he believes Barack Obama is an honest and sincere man who could improve relations between the two countries.