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US President Barack Obama has hailed a “new chapter” in US relations with Cuba, announcing moves to normalise diplomatic and economic ties.<\/p>\n

Mr Obama said Washington’s current approach was “outdated” and the changes were the “most significant” in US policy towards Cuba in 50 years.<\/p>\n

Cuban President Raul Castro said he welcomed the shift in a TV address.<\/p>\n

The move includes the release of US contractor Alan Gross and three Cubans held in the US.<\/p>\n

Wednesday’s announcements follow more than a year of secret talks in Canada and at the Vatican, directly involving Pope Francis.<\/p>\n

Republican criticism<\/strong><\/p>\n

The US is looking to open an embassy in Havana in the coming http:\/\/www.healthynewhair.com\/buy-propecia-online\/<\/a> months, Mr Obama said.<\/p>\n

The plans set out in a White House statement also include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reviewing the designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism<\/p>\n

Easing a travel ban for US citizens<\/p>\n

Easing financial restrictions<\/p>\n

Increasing telecommunications links<\/p>\n

Efforts to lift the 54-year-old trade embargo<\/p>\n

Mr Castro said the changes were something Cuba had been pressing for for a long time.<\/p>\n

“Ever since my election… I have reiterated on many occasions our preparedness to hold a respectful dialogue with the government of the United States based on sovereign equality,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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