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France and Russia Finally Reach Deal Over Suspended Warship Delivery
France will “fully reimburse” Russia for the aborted sale of two massive Mistral helicopter-carrying amphibious assault ships, the sale of which was suspended over the Ukraine crisis.
Everything You Need to Know About the Iran Nuclear Deal
After years of harsh sanctions and intense rhetoric, and 18 days of intense negotiation, Iran, the US, and five other countries just came to a historic agreement about the Middle Eastern country's nuclear program.
US Removes Cuba From State Terrorism List
Forty-five days after President Barack Obama informed Congress that he planned to take the country off the list, Secretary of State John Kerry officially signed an order to remove Cuba from terrorism blacklist.
Cuba’s Human Rights Record Is a Sticking Point in Efforts to Normalize Relations With the EU
The EU’s foreign policy chief said Tuesday in Havana that human rights are a key part of the dialogue with Cuban officials as they work to restore diplomatic relations.
‘The Order: 1886’ Stands to Dramatically Divide the PlayStation Audience
It's the first big PlayStation 4 exclusive of 2015, but Ready at Dawn's steampunk-ish Victorian shooter will prove of select appeal.
New UN Security Council Resolution Seeks to Deprive Islamic State of Funding
The new measure is meant to undercut the terror network's capacity to circumvent existing sanctions and eliminate its income from illicit oil sales and ransom payments.
Fidel Castro Breaks His Silence Over Relations with the United States
In an open letter, Castro said that he still does not trust the United States and has not spoken to any US officials himself, but that he is open to the renewal of diplomatic relations.
Failed Policy Still Looms Over the New 'Normal' Between the US and Cuba
From Cuba to Gaza to Iran, powerful nations enact embargoes and sanctions that benefit no one — and feed upon their own failure.
The Cubans Are Coming: When and How Will Improved Relations Bring More Cuban Athletes to the U.S.?
An influx of talent could soon arrive in American professional leagues thanks to thawing tensions.
Alan Gross Returns Home as US and Cuba Restore Diplomatic Relationships In Historic Policy Shift
The US and Cuba swapped prisoners and announced a plan to resume diplomatic relationships, starting a "new chapter" after half a century of hostility.