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Raul Castro commutes some death sentences 
Khaleej Times
Khaleej Times
HAVANA - Cuban President Raul Castro announced Monday he was commuting the death sentences of an unspecified number of inmates, including a Salvadoran and a Guatemalan linked to a 1997 bombing. "This decision was not...
Bush Criticizes Raul Castro Leadership as 'Empty Gestures'
Fox News
Fox News
WASHINGTON - President Bush said Wednesday that Cuba's post-Fidel Castro leadership has made only "empty gestures at reform" and rejected calls for easing of U.S. restrictions on the communist island. "Until there is a...
Raul Castro announces Communist Party congress
Taipei Times
Taipei Times
ESCAPING THE BLADE: Castro also said that the death sentences of several inmates will be commuted in the coming weeks, likely including two who planted bombs “[Cuban policies have] always been motivated by a sprit of...
Raul Castro moves to cement Communist Party rule after successful leadership change
San Diego
San Diego
HAVANA - President Raul Castro is shoring up Cuba's one-party rule after an unexpectedly smooth leadership change from his brother Fidel, announcing a Communist Party congress that should cement the move to a more...
Raul Castro securing hold on Cuba
The Washington Times
The Washington Times
HAVANA (AP) - President Raul Castro is shoring up Cuba's one-party rule after an unexpectedly smooth leadership change from his brother Fidel, announcing a Communist Party congress that should cement the move to a more...
