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Cuba gains UN victory over U.S.

October 30, 2013 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

The UN General Assembly on October 29 approved a Cuban resolution calling upon the United States to end its economic, commercial and financial blockade.

“Hasta Siempre, Comandante”: On the anniversary of the murder of Che

October 11, 2013 By Emile Schepers

On October 9, 1967, hirelings in the employ of Bolivian dictator Rene Barrientos, supported and instigated by the United States government via C.I.A. operative Felix Rodriguez, carried out the cold blooded murder of comandante Ernesto "Che"...

Cuba: U.S. cows firms on embargo, harms economy

October 11, 2013 By Emile Schepers

For more than half a century the U.S. has severely impeded Cuba's economy, costing the island nation $1,157,327,000, and millions to the U.S. economy, according to a United Nations resolution on the trade embargo.

Today in Latino History: Cuba declares independence from Spain

October 10, 2013 By Special to People’s World

The revolt was led by Carlos Manuel de Céspedes. Céspedes, himself a plantation owner, freed his slaves and invited them to join the rebellion.

Cuba airline bombing anniversary shows U.S. double standard on terrorism

October 8, 2013 By Emile Schepers

Last Saturday, U.S. military operatives carried out raids in Libya and Somalia. Coincidentally, the raids took place one day before the 37th anniversary of a major terrorist act for which the United States has never held...