US to remove Cuba from state sponsors of terror list
The US will remove Cuba from its list of state sponsor of terrorism, Joe Biden has said in one of his final official acts as president. In return, Cuba announced it would release 553 prisoners. The deal, which was brokered by the Catholic Church, comes just days before president-elect Donald Trump is due to be sworn in.
White House removes Cuba's state sponsor of terrorism designation, reversing Trump administration move
The Biden administration lifted Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism on Tuesday, four years after the Trump White House issued the designation.
Reversing Donald Trump, Joe Biden moves to take Cuba off US state sponsor of terror list
An administration official who briefed reporters said Biden made the decision with the understanding that the Catholic Church was advancing an agreement with Cuba that would allow for the humanitarian release of a significant number of individuals who were unjustly detained.
Biden moves to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba, part of deal to free prisoners
President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the White House announced, as part of a deal facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.
Biden administration announces plans to remove Cuba from state sponsor of terrorism list
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday it will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list – a move taken in the twilight of the administration that is likely to reversed by the incoming team.
Biden lifting Cuba's designation as state sponsor of terrorism
The Biden administration will remove Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list as part of a deal for the release of political prisoners in exchange for an easing of restrictions.
Biden Will Remove Cuba From List of State Sponsors of Terrorism
President Biden will remove Cuba from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, U.S. officials announced on Tuesday, as a part of a deal that is expected to free protesters jailed during a sweeping 2021 crackdown on dissent by the Communist government.
White House to lift state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba
Less than a week before leaving the White House, President Joe Biden is lifting the state sponsor of terrorism designation for Cuba.
Biden to lift Cuba's designation as terror sponsor in exchange for release of prisoners
The decision is likely to be reversed by the incoming Trump administration. Sen. Marco Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of state whose family fled Cuba in the 1950s, supports strong sanctions on Havana's Communist regime.
Biden administration to remove Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism
President Joe Biden's administration announced it would remove Cuba's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism and ease some economic restrictions as part of a deal to free political prisoners in Cuba.
US to Lift Designation of Cuba as State Sponsor of Terrorism, AP Reports
The Biden administration is expected to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday, citing unidentified officials familiar with the matter.
Biden looks to relax Cuba sanctions in final days before Trump
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