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'Havana Syndrome' Has Been Debunked, But Will Lessons be Learned?
When the first “case” was discovered in the Cuban capital in 2016, American diplomats have been dying of unexplained ailments and strange auditory sensations called “Havana syndrome” for seven years. Several people have incurred expensive medical expenditures as a result of these mysterious ailments, forcing some of them into early retirement.
Before an exclusive Washington...
Cuba holds Referendum to Legalize Gay Couples and Adoption of Kids
In a public referendum, over four million Cubans chose to support the government’s proposed changes to the island’s Family Code, according to Havana officials on Monday. The proposal to legalize same-sex marriage, surrogacy, and the adoption of children by homosexuals, among other things, was supported by more than 66% of those who cast ballots, according to preliminary figures.
Approximately...
Havana Syndrome Sound Recorded and Revealed to Public
A former US official shared an audio recording with US network CBS News on Sunday which purportedly reveals a sound associated with Havana Syndrome – a mysterious illness of uncertain origin which has afflicted US bureaucrats, troops, and intelligence officers.
The former official, who did not want to be named, told CBS’ ‘60 Minutes’ that he had experienced the sickness at his home in Havana,...
US Media Uses Footage of Cuba Pro-Government Protests, Saying They're Anti-Government Protests
As Ted Cruz praised the bravery of anti-government protesters in Cuba on Fox News on Tuesday, little did he know that the channel was showing footage from a pro-government rally in Havana alongside his remarks.
After opponents of the Cuban government staged mass protests last week, the unrest became a focus of national news in the US. Texas Senator Ted Cruz, who comes from a family of Cuban refugees...
US Government Says Havana Syndrome was Caused by Targeted Microwave Mind Weapons
Remember when they used to say this kind of stuff is “muh conspiracy theory”? Now check this out… and of course as usual, muh Russia is to blame cause you know…. the usual… Russia = evil for being devoted Christians, while USA = holy and divine for being homosexual… After this story where they confirm what they previously said is muh conspiracy theory, how can any...
American Diplomats being deafened Cuba with "covert sonic devices"
A mysterious illness has struck down some American and Canadian diplomats in the Cuban capital Havana, with the symptoms including nausea, migraines, concussion-like brain injuries and long-term deafness.
While the details are sparse, reports suggest the diplomats may have fallen victim to some sort of “sonic attack”, with the finger pointed squarely at the Cuban Government.
One of the...
Cuba fires back at Trump, says blockade ‘destined to fail’
Havana has blasted US President Donald Trump’s decision Friday to roll back much of Barack Obama’s policy of rapprochement and imposing new restrictions on Cuba using the pretext of human rights concerns, calling it a case of double standards.
“The United States is not in a position to give us lessons. We have serious concerns about the respect and guarantees of human rights in that country,...
Pope Francis Grieves Death of Fellow Socialist Castro
Pope Francis sent a telegram to Cuban president, Raul Castro, expressing his “sorrow” at the “sad news” of the death of his brother, Fidel.
“On receiving the sad news of the death of your dear brother, His Excellency Mister Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, former president of the State Council and of the Government of the Republic of Cuba, I express my sentiments of sorrow to Your Excellency...
Fidel Castro, Cuba's longtime communist dictator dies at 90
After years of dealing with failing health, Fidel Castro, communist dictator of the Cuban revolution who steered the country through decades of a US economic blockade, has died, state media report.
Castro died in Havana on Friday at 10:29pm local time, Cuban television said. His death was announced by his brother Raul, who took the reins after Fidel stepped down.
“According to the will expressed...
Cuban Media Says Obama Incited Rebellion and Disorder
The Havana Tribune, a state-controlled Cuban newspaper, has added insult to injury following Fidel Castro’s scathing criticism of President Barack Obama upon his departure from the island. In an editorial, the title of which refers to President Obama as “negro,” an opinion columnist has accused him of “inciting rebellion.”
The article is titled “Negro, ¿Tu Eres Sueco?” which roughly...
Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis: Christians Should Pray to Prevent New World War
Patriarch Kirill and Pope Francis met in Havana, Cuba for a historic meeting between the two churches, pledging to come together for the future of Christianity.
“We spent two hours in an open brotherly discussion, with full understanding of responsibility for our churches, for faithful people, for the future of Christianity and the future of the human civilization,” Patriarch Kirill said....
US slap in face of Israel - Cuban embassy opening
After a significant thaw between the US and Cuba, the states decided to restore their embassies.
However, some believe that opening an embassy in Havana would avert one of the American’s important allies.
Thus, the presidential candidate from the Republican party Ted Cruz claimed, that reopening is a “slap in the face” of Israel.
Cruz called Obama’s announcement “unacceptable...
Cuba To Cure Lung Cancer, US Interested In Joint Clinical Trials
Cuba has always been known for its medical treatment. The Cubans have much higher life expectancy than the American citizens despite spending a pittance comparatively. Today, Cuba is to make a real breakthrough in combating cancer.
Cuban scientists spent decades developing a lung cancer vaccine, called Cimavax. The Cuban government started distributing Cimavax to citizens for free in 2011. The vaccine...
Russia wants to restore Cuban Spy Base
As Russia restores its military-industrial cooperation with Cuba it may soon reopen the Lourdes signal intelligence center near Havana, claims a senior member of the State Duma Security Committee.
“I think that in the nearest future we can restore the radio intelligence base in Lourdes that had been used first by the USSR and then by the Russian Federation,” MP Dmitry Gorovtsov (Fair Russia) said...
Russian Army returns to Latin America
Vladimir Putin said that he would not allow the West to achieve military superiority over Russia. Russia will continue strengthening the nuclear potential, develop space forces, navy and long-range aviation. The Russian Navy plans to commission two new nuclear submarines. However, Russia lacks a developed system of bases that had been lost after the collapse of the USSR. Russian Defense Minister Sergei...