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Five-star hotel was extensively damaged in the blast

Eighteen dead in blast at five-star hotel in Havana

At least eighteen people have been killed when a powerful explosion, likely caused by a gas leak, ripped through a five-star hotel in central Havana, the Cuban government has said.

World • 06 May 22

Grettel Landrove was one of three women to have survived the air crash

Cuban air crash survivor dies, taking death toll to 111

The death toll from Cuba's worst air crash in decades has risen to 111, after one of the three survivors died from her injuries.

Cuba • 22 May 18

The Boeing 737 crashed shortly after take-off

Over 100 people die in Cuban passenger plane crash

More than 100 people were killed after a a Boeing 737 passenger plane crashed shortly after take off in Cuba, according to the country's state media.

World • 18 May 18

US orders expulsion of 15 Cuban diplomats

The United States has ordered the expulsion of 15 Cuban diplomats, accusing the Cuban government of failing to protect US diplomats following a series of mysterious incidents in which embassy staff were sickened.

News • 03 Oct 17

US and Cuban officials are to meet for talks next week

Cuba releases 53 political prisoners

Cuba has released all 53 political prisoners it agreed to free as part of a historic deal with the United States.

News • 12 Jan 15

Cuba observers have been waiting to see how the government implements the law

Cuban dissidents cleared for travel under new law

Cubans have formed long lines outside travel agencies and migration offices in Havana this week as a highly-anticipated new law took effect ending the island's exit visa requirement.

Special Reports • 21 Jan 13

Chavez claims cancer treatment has been successful

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez returned home from Havana last night, declaring success in his fight against cancer after a week in which he received what was supposed to be his last session of radiation therapy.

News • 14 May 12

The Pope's visit comes 14 years after Pope John Paul II's landmark trip to Cuba

Pope Benedict begins Cuba visit

Pope Benedict arrives in Cuba today on a three-day visit that has fuelled aspirations for deeper economic and political change on the communist-run island.

News • 27 Mar 12

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