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- March 23, 2012
Inhabitants of the communist bastion of Cuba have been getting a taste of the free market lately with the introduction of market reforms by President Raúl Castro. The Catholic Church is supporting his endeavor, and Pope Benedict's visit could boost efforts to open up the country. By Jens Glüsing in Havana more... [ Forum ]
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- August 22, 2011
Leaders of Germany's far-left Left Party have rattled politicians of all stripes by praising Fidel Castro in an adulating letter to mark Cuba's former communist leader's 85th birthday. Even some within the far-left party say the remarks went too far. more...
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- March 31, 2011
Legendary German photographer Heinrich Heidersberger worked on a cruise ship, the MS Atlantic, in 1954. He took thousands of pictures of Americans sailing from New York to Havana -- something Americans haven't been allowed to do for almost 50 years. The pictures are now on display in Hamburg. more...
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- July 21, 2010
Mariela Castro, daughter of the Cuban president, talks about economic reforms and human rights in her country, her relationship with her family and Cuba's sexual revolution. more...
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- July 21, 2010
Cuban President Raul Castro has begun releasing 52 imprisoned dissidents. Is this the hoped-for signal of liberalization? Critics of the regime do not believe that a sea change is in the works. Instead, they fear it is just a tactical move designed to weaken the opposition. By Manfred Ertel more...
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- March 20, 2009
Boxers from Cuba are considered the best in the world. They are technically perfect, quick and well trained. But in order to box on the world stage, they must first defect from their homeland. Boxing promoters are eager to help. By Gerhard Pfeil more...
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- December 30, 2008
A half century ago, the three -- a rebel leader, the son of a journalist and the child of German immigrants -- all celebrated the Cuban revolution. But disillusionment led them to turn their backs on Cuba. Now, they are waiting for Fidel Castro to die. By Helene Zuber more...
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- June 20, 2008
A five-year ban on high-level visits to Europe by Cuban officials has been lifted by EU ministers, to the dismay of the United States. But the decision is more symbolic than practical, since Havana still doesn't like the EU's terms. more...
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- February 21, 2008
Fidel Castro was the face of the revolution. But now he leaves behind a difficult legacy. Despite its successes in education, Cuba is plagued by a serious economic crisis. By Knut Henkel more...
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- February 20, 2008
Reform in Cuba may have to wait awhile, even though Fidel Castro has retired. The economy will hobble along for at least another year, when a US presidential election stands to bring change. German commentators look ahead on Wednesday. more...
