Displaying items 85-96 of 133
» View latimes.com items only
< Previous
•
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11-12
•
Next >
-
News briefs from around the nation, world
In presidential debate, Gingrich brings front-runner status that's likely to make him a target
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Newt Gingrich is facing his first debate as the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination. Standing next to him...Tags: Los Angeles Lakers, New Orleans Hornets, Lady Gaga, Environmental Issues, LMFAO (music group)
-
Early Release
Cuba's government will pardon 29-hundred prisoners, after requests from prisoners' families and religious groups.
President Raul Castro said the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict the 16th played a part in the pardons.
But American Alan Gross will *not* be...Tags: Cuba
-
Cuba sets a clear path to capitalism
Orlando Opinionators - Orlando SentinelThe recent death of Kim Jung Il, the President of North Korea, leaves many questions for the fragile communist regime and the rest of the world. Who will lead the country? How stable will the North Korean economy be? How secure are the country’s... -
Pope Benedict XVI to meet with Fidel Castro today
The Religion WorldDaniel Burke with Religion News Service notes that the Pope ends his visit to Cuba today with a meeting with Fidel Castro: Pope Benedict XVI concludes his visit to Cuba today with a public mass in Havana and a meeting with Fidel Castro. Yesterday,... -
Family takes case of Md. man imprisoned in Cuba to public
– Judy Gross stood outside Cuba's diplomatic mission to the United States, microphone in hand, and described her family's Thanksgiving.
"There was once again an empty seat for Alan," she told sign-wielding supporters Monday in front of the Cuban...Tags: U.S. Senate, The Happiest News!, Hillary Clinton, Christopher Van Hollen Jr., Bill Richardson
-
State lawmakers head to Cuba next week on trade mission
Clout StreetAbout a dozen state lawmakers are headed for Cuba next week for a trip they hope will boost Illinois exports. The six-day tour is being led by Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, and Rep. Dan Burke, D-Chicago. They said no taxpayer dollars will be spent on...Tags: Economic Sanctions, Marengo, Jack D Franks, Justice System, Laws
-
Home sales nearing reality in Communist Cuba
CNNOlivia Sersute and her sister have shared the same home on the second floor of a faded Havana mansion since they were children and even after getting married and having kids of their own. They didn't have much choice. In theory, Cubans own their own...Tags: Real Estate, Lawyers, Judges, CNN (tv network), Justice System
-
Cuba chops agricultural costs for private farmers
HAVANA (AP) — Cuban authorities have ordered cuts of up to 60 percent in prices for agricultural equipment and other farm items to stimulate newly authorized private farmers who are cultivating state land under an economic overhaul. Officials said...Tags: Elections, Politics, Cuba
-
Cuba's high court rejects appeal by Maryland man
Cuba's Supreme Court rejected an appeal by Maryland contractor Alan Gross to be released from a 15-year prison sentence for alleged spying. The court claimed that Gross, of Potomac, who was arrested in December 2009 after distributing computer...Tags: Barack Obama, Parties and Movements, Computing and Information Technology Industry, U.S. Department of State, Elections
-
Cuba OKs credits for entrepreneurs, farmers
HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government has authorized local banks to offer credit to private small business owners and agricultural producers as part of a sweeping economic overhaul announced last year. Havana is dismissing hundreds of thousands of...Tags: Havana (Cuba), Business, Economy, Business and Finance, Small Businesses, Politics
-
Millions Gather Worldwide To Ring In The New Year
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Revelers smooched and cheered the famous ball drop in New York's Times Square as the largest New Year's Eve celebration in the U.S. ushered in 2011. Most tried to set aside concerns about the worldwide economic downturn as partiers from New...Tags: Burj Khalifa, Salsa (genre), Television Industry, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Times Square
-
Obama to ease Cuba travel restrictions
President Barack Obama plans to loosen Cuban travel policy to allow students and church groups to go to the communist country, the administration announced Friday. Students seeking academic credit and churches traveling for religious purposes will be...Tags: Barack Obama, Parties and Movements, Heads of State, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, U.S. Department of State
Dec 10, 2011
|Story| Petoskey News
Dec 25, 2011
|Story| KIAH-LTV
Dec 29, 2011
| Orlando Sentinel
Mar 28, 2012
| Orlando Sentinel
Nov 28, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Sep 1, 2011
|Story| Chicago Tribune
Aug 3, 2011
|Story| KCPQ-LTV
Aug 5, 2011
|Story| Aberdeen News
Aug 5, 2011
|Story| Baltimore Sun
Mar 30, 2011
|Story| Aberdeen News
Jan 1, 2011
|Story| KTLA-LTV
Jan 14, 2011
|Story| Herald Mail
Original site for Raul Castro topic gallery.
