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Slide over salsa: K-pop takes socialist Cuba by storm

Sep. 08, 2024 20:11 PM EDT

HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Socialist Cuba, the birthplace of salsa and other rhythms that have conquered the world, is now surrendering to the invasion of South Korean pop music. Thirteen thousand kilometers of distance separate the Asian nation and the communist-run island, as well as a...

In a show of growing ties, Russian warships make a new visit to Cuban waters

Jul. 27, 2024 18:52 PM EDT

HAVANA (AP) — Three Russian warships arrived in Cuban waters on Saturday, Moscow's second such maritime voyage in as many months in a reflection of deepening ties between Russia and Cuba. The naval group, consisting of a training ship, patrol frigate and refueling tanker, are...