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Miguel Díaz-Canel takes oath as Cuba President

Havana, Apr 20 (IBNS):  Miguel Díaz-Canel has taken oath as the President of Cuba, media reports said.

Canada recalls families of diplomats posted in Cuba

Ottawa/Cuba, Apr 18 (IBNS): In the wake of reports of unexplained brain symptoms in Cuban capital Havana, Canada has recalled families of all diplomats to the country, media reports said.

Cuba needs new laws and stronger action targeting human trafficking – UN rights expert

New York, Apr 22(Just Earth News): A United Nations human rights expert has urged Cuba to consider introducing new legislation to ensure that everyone who falls victim to trafficking in persons can be identified and helped, and the authorities can take action against offenders.

FEATURE: Cuba’s rich musical heritage rooted in African rhythm

New York, Mar 25 (Just Earth News): For over 400 years, more than 15 million men, women and children were the victims of the tragic transatlantic slave trade – one of the darkest chapters in human history – commemorated by the United Nations every year on 25 March, the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

As Cuba mourns passing of former President Fidel Castro, Ban offers condolences, UN support

New York, Nov 27 (Just Earth News): Speaking on behalf of the United Nations, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this morning extended condolences to the Cuban people and to the family of former President Fidel Castro Ruz, who passed away overnight at the age of 90.

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro dies, aged 90

Havana, Nov 26 (IBNS): Former Cuban President and communism poster boy for decades, Fidel Castro breathed his last on Saturday, according to Cuban state TV.

UN rights chief urges Cuba to halt harassment of activists and respect human rights

New York, Dec 16 (Just Earth News/IBNS) The top United Nations human rights official expressed concern today over the extremely high number of arbitrary arrests and short-term detentions of individuals, including human rights defenders and dissidents, in Cuba in recent weeks.