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5 hrs ago | A-Infos Radio Project

outFarpress presents: The Shortwave Report

Summary: A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News

Wed Nov 25, 2009

Caribbean Net News

Cubans scamper to avoid dreaded blackouts

Cubans are scrambling to turn off lights and appliances and children are going door to door reminding them to do just that under a government threat of dreaded blackouts if energy consumption is not reduced through the end of the year.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Central America, US Military Prisons, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison

Tue Nov 24, 2009

CNN

U.S. and Cuba practice softball diplomacy

A metaphorical timeout has been in place between the United States and Cuba for nearly 50 years.

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Sun Nov 22, 2009

The Huffington Post

Reinaldo Escobar, Spouse Of Top Cuban Blogger Yoani Sanchez, Attacked By Pro-Castro Mob

The husband of an acclaimed dissident Cuban blogger was punched and shouted down by a pro-government mob Friday after he challenged the presumed state agents who earlier roughed up his wife to a street corner debate.

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Related Topix: Blog News, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Cuba, World News, Central America, Barack Obama, Raul Castro

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Ekklesia Daily News

Calvin's Cuba unveiling highlights Christian and human aspirations

A bust of Protestant reformer John Calvin has recently been unveiled in a park in Havana, Cuba, as a way to cap a year-long celebration of his 500th birthday.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News

Telegraph.co.uk

US couple plead guilty to spying for Cuba over 30 years

An elderly US couple charged with spying for Cuba for almost 30 years have pleaded guilty, with the husband agreeing to serve a life sentence, the US Justice Department said.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Central America, Family, Elderly, Fidel Castro, Arlington, VA

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Tampa Bay Online

Pro-Castro mob attacks spouse of top Cuban blogger

The husband of an acclaimed dissident Cuban blogger was punched and shouted down by a pro-government mob today after he challenged the presumed state agents who earlier roughed up his wife at a street corner debate.

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Related Topix: Blog News, US Politics, US News, 2008 Presidential Election, Cuba, World News, Central America, Barack Obama, Raul Castro

Chicago.indymedia.org

Chicago Indymedia: The Shortwave Report

A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Agriculture, Science, US Military Prisons, Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, Prison

Thu Nov 19, 2009

CPJ Press Freedom Online

Obama responses stun Cuban blogger Yoani S nchez

Cuban blogger Yoani SA nchez was astounded this week by President Barack Obama's decision to respond a written questionnaire SA nchez submitted to the White House.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Cuba, Central America, World News

Inter Press Service

CUBA: Fewer Storks Visiting Shiny Maternity Clinics

Women in Cuba cite a variety of reasons to explain their decision to have only one child, ranging from the housing shortage to the rising cost of living and the many work responsibilities they have to shoulder.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Medicine, Nursing, Kids, Motherhood

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Myrtle Beach Online

Report links donations, lawmakers' support of Cuba embargo

Supporters of the U.S. embargo against Cuba have contributed nearly $11 million to members of Congress since 2004 in a largely successful effort to block efforts to weaken sanctions against the island, a new report shows.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Central America, US News, US Politics, 2008 Presidential Election, Barack Obama, Raul Castro

Sun Nov 15, 2009

WBUR-AM Boston

Alex Cuba: Cuban Soul That Runs In The Family

Alexis Puentes has been in the family business since he was 4. That's when he joined his dad and a group of 24 guitarists in a performance aired on Cuban national TV.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News

Fri Nov 13, 2009

TPM Cafe

Interesting Diplomacy Tidbits for US-Cuba Watchers

Some diplomacy data points I have picked up during my trip to Havana in the last couple of days: ~ There are 65% more non-immigrant visas processed by the US State Department for Cubans wanting to travel into the United States this year than last year.

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Related Topix: US Travel, Travel, Cuba, World News, Central America,

Wed Nov 11, 2009

KQED-FM

Cubans Warily Test Their New Freedom To Criticize

Cuba's state-run economy has been in crisis mode for years, but it's facing some especially sobering arithmetic now.

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Related Topix: Cuba, Central America, World News, Raul Castro,

Tue Nov 10, 2009

MiamiHerald.com - Miami & Ft. Lauderd...

Cuba's blogosphere has developed sharper edge

When a dozen Cuban bloggers wanted to stage a protest last month, they simultaneously tweeted, texted and posted messages like ``Freedom.'' One later used a blond wig to sneak into a government building and complain against censorship of the Internet.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Cuba, World News, Central America,

Mon Nov 09, 2009

News Chief

US State Dept 'deplores assault' on Cuban bloggers

The U.S. State Department issued a statement late Monday decrying attacks on three Cuban bloggers, including one who has gained international attention for her searing observations about life on the communist island.

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Related Topix: Blog News, Cuba, World News

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Doctors come from Cuba to visit St. Clair Hospital

David Kish, left, executive director of emergency services and patient logistics at St.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Mount Lebanon, PA, Pittsburgh, PA, Pittsburgh Metro, Medicine, Nursing

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Town Hall

Vatican official seeks more access to Cuban media

A senior Vatican official said Friday he has asked Cuba's government to allow the Roman Catholic Church more access to mass media, saying Cubans are a religious people and should be given broadcast access to their pastors.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Central America, Roman Catholic Church, Religion, Raul Castro, Pope Benedict XVI

Newswatch 50

Cuba cuts back on rationed products

HAVANA a " Cuba has cut two staple foods from the monthly ration books that most islanders depend on, edging closer to a risky full elimination of the decades-old subsidies.Potatoes and peas were dropped from the list of rationed foods this week, meaning Cubans can buy as much of the products as they want a " as long as they are willing to pay as ...

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Central America, Raul Castro, Fidel Castro

Thu Nov 05, 2009

A-Infos Radio Project

Listen Globally!|A-Infos Radio Project

Summary: A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio.

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Related Topix: Cuba, World News, Asia, Afghanistan, Israel, Middle East, Palestinian Territories, Big Box Retailers

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