Resolution against U.S. Blockade of Cuba at the United Nations

New York, March 9 (RHC)-- A declaration rejecting the almost 50-year-old U.S. economic blockade against Cuba -- which was recently passed at the Summit for Latin America and Caribbean Unity held in Mexico -- has begun to circulate at the United Nations as an official document.

• Spanish Singer Miguel Bose Describes U.S. Blockade of Cuba as “Torture”
• Noam Chomsky: Cuba’s Internationalism is Dramatic
• Cuba Looks at Neuro Rehabilitation
• Peace Symphonies for Haiti in Havana
• International Drum Festival to Open in Cuba

U.S. Defense Secretary Says “More Dark Days” Ahead in Afghanistan

Kabul, March 9 (RHC)-- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates is in Kabul for his first trip to Afghanistan since the start of U.S. President Barack Obama’s 30,000 troop surge. Gates said recent gains had been made by U.S.-led NATO troops on the ground -- including the push to retake Marjah.

• Pentagon Pushes Misinformation About Attack on Marjah
• Shelter Most Critical for Haiti and Chile
• Nigerians Bury Dead After Massacre
• Greek Prime Minister Calls for Crack Down on Financial Speculators
• U.S. Vice President Says Washington's Ties to Tel Aviv Are “Unshakable”
• Human Rights Expert Warns Against Full Body Airport Scanners
• Criticized For Adding Just Two Species to Endangered List