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Sonic attack on US diplomats? Cubans don't believe it

In this city where the U.S. says at least 22 strange episodes have occurred over the last year, few people believe a word of it.

5 years ago

The sound in Havana: What Americans heard in Cuba attacks

It sounds sort of like a mass of crickets. But not quite. A high-pitched whine, but from what? It seems to undulate, even writhe. Listen closely: Some hear multiple, distinct tones colliding in a nails-on-the-chalkboard effect.

5 years ago

US spies in Havana also hit by bizarre health attacks

Frightening attacks on U.S. personnel in Havana struck the heart of America’s spy network in Cuba, with intelligence operatives among the first and most severely affected victims.

How Castro responded when US diplomats suddenly got sick

The way Castro responded surprised Washington, several U.S. officials familiar with the exchange told The Associated Press.

New details deepen mystery of US diplomats' illness in Cuba

The blaring, grinding noise jolted the American diplomat from his bed in a Havana hotel. He moved just a few feet, and there was silence. He climbed back into bed. Inexplicably, the agonizing sound hit him again.

US, Canadian diplomats in Cuba blame 'sonic device' for hearing loss

In the fall of 2016, a series of U.S. diplomats began suffering unexplained losses of hearing, according to officials with knowledge of the investigation into the case.

Trump to announce plan to stop cash flow to Cuban military

Stopping short of a complete turnabout, President Trump is expected Friday to announce a revised Cuba policy aimed at stopping the flow of U.S. cash to the country's military and security services while maintaining diplomatic relations and allowing U.S. airlines and cruise ships to continue service to the island.

Fidel Castro dies at 90 in Cuba

Fidel Castro, who led a rebel army to improbable victory, embraced Soviet-style communism and defied the power of 10 U.S. presidents during his half century rule of Cuba, has died at age 90.

Cuba announces nationwide military exercises

Cuba did not link the exercises to Donald Trump's U.S. presidential victory but the announcement of maneuvers and tactical exercises across the country came nearly simultaneously with Trump's surprise win.

Vietnam vet loses suit against VA to get benefits in Cuba

HAVANA — A Cuban-American veteran of the Vietnam War lost his lawsuit Wednesday seeking to force the U.S. government to restore the pension that was cut off when he moved back to Cuba.

Vietnam vet living in Cuba sues VA to get benefits

HAVANA — Otto Macias was 19 when he left Cuba in the throes of a socialist revolution, enlisted in the U.S. Army and went to fight communists as a machine-gunner in Vietnam.

Kerry calls for democracy as U.S. flag rises in Cuba

Marines raised the Stars and Stripes over the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Cuba on Friday as Secretary of State John Kerry made an unprecedented call for democratic change on the island.

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