CNN: Obama asks Congress to take Cuba off terror list
Washington (CNN)As expected, President Barack Obama recommended Tuesday that Cuba be removed from the U.S. government's list of state sponsors of terrorism. Long sought by the Cuban government, Obama's decision will likely expedite plans to re-establish embassies in both Washington and Havana.
In a brief message to notify Congress of his recommendation, Obama explained his action was based on specific criteria that warranted Cuba's removal from the list.
"The government of Cuba has not provided any support for international terrorism during the preceding six-month period; and the government of Cuba has provided assurances that it will not support acts of international terrorism in the future," the President said in the message.
MIDDLE EAST
U.N. arms embargo targets Yemen's Houthis as fighting rages. UN imposes arms embargo on Yemen rebels. UN imposes arms embargo targeting Yemen Houthis; Russia abstains.
U.S., allies conduct 18 air strikes in Syria, Iraq against Islamic State: military.
Reinforcements sent to battle ISIS at Iraq's largest oil refinery.
Obama warns Iran its fighters in Iraq must answer to Baghdad.
U.N. confirms new push for Syria talks, Iran to be invited.
Iran nuclear talks to resume on April 21, Zarif says.
Hamas consolidates its grip on Gaza as reconstruction stalls.
Iran to appoint first female ambassador since the Islamic revolution.
ASIA
South Korea, Japan hold first security talks for 5 years.
Philippines says leader of a splinter Muslim rebel group dies.
US pledges to protect disputed islands as Japanese territory.
Japan court halts restart of two reactors in blow to nuclear sector.
China to surpass U.S. as top cause of modern global warming.
China accuses prominent NGO of 'breaking the law'.
India bars funds for Greenpeace, calling it a threat to economic security.
Kazakh ex-spy chief, presidential guard on trial in Austria for murder.
AFRICA
Ten dead as al-Shabab attack Somalia ministries. Al-Shabaab militants kill 10 in attack on Somali education ministry.
Refugees flee Yemen for Horn of Africa, reversing previous flows: UNHCR.
One year later: Nigeria and the world remember missing schoolgirls.
Boko Haram has kidnapped 2,000 women and girls: Amnesty International. Hunt quarry, sex slaves, cannon fodder: Amnesty reports Boko Haram reign of terror.
800,000 children in Nigeria 'running for their lives', says Unicef.
Fighting Boko Haram: Chad aims to ‘destroy’ militant group.
Xenophobic violence in South Africa leaves at least five dead. South Africa anti-foreigner violence spreads to center of Durban.
U.N. asks Kenya to rethink closure of Somali refugee camp.
UN calls for Central Africa election funding, aid.
Ebola-hit Sierra Leone goes back to school.
Discounts fail to lure oil buyers as Libya seeks to bypass Tripoli.
EUROPE
Ukraine crisis: Fighting continues despite new push to enforce truce. Six servicemen killed as violence escalates in east Ukraine.
Dispute rages over Soviet General's grave in Ukraine.
UK jets sent to intercept Russian aircraft near British airspace.
REPORT: Greece is getting ready to default. Greece denies default accusations. Greece confident of reaching agreement in make-or-break 24 April deadline.
European Central Bank to stress: No way we'll taper stimulus.
Expert criticises EU’s handling of Kosovo corruption allegations.
Ahead of UK election, Labour leads Conservatives by 2 points: poll.
Another tragic day off the Italian coast: 400 migrants die, witnesses report.
AMERICAS
Obama to drop Cuba from list of state sponsors of terrorism. Obama to take Cuba off US terror list.
Congress and White House strike deal on Iran legislation deal. Senate panel unanimously backs bill to give Congress vote on Iran deal.
Boehner: U.S. war resolution stalled amid calls for more U.S. military action in Iraq.
Cuba fights public anger with reform in country's tense east.
Canada to send military troops to Ukraine as trainers.
Report: US drug agency sex parties go back to 2001.
Exclusive: Wary of natural disaster, NY Fed bulks up in Chicago.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda group says top cleric killed in Yemen.
Drone strikes in Yemen said to set dangerous precedent.
ISIS camp a few miles from Texas, Mexican authorities confirm.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Global growth to remain 'moderate' in 2015, says IMF.
Oil-rich nations are selling off their petrodollar assets at record pace.
Alan Turing's notebook sold for $1m in New York auction.
EU regulators filing formal charges against Google: DJ, citing source. Report: Google to face antitrust charges in Europe.
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