News
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State’s Jacobson on U.S. Policy Toward Americas
Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Roberta S. Jacobson speaks at the Center for Hemispheric Policy's 7th Annual Latin America Conference. May 11, 2012
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President Obama on World Press Freedom Day
Statement by the President on World Press Freedom Day. May 3, 2012
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Remarks at U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue Opening Session. Beijing, China, May 3, 2012
Secretary Clinton (May 3): "We also both know that our countries have become thoroughly, inescapably interdependent. ... the United States believes that a thriving China is good for America, and a thriving America is good for China."
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Remarks by President Obama in Address to the Nation from Afghanistan
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. May 01, 2012
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Remarks at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Gala
Secretary Clinton (Apr. 26): "We are making sure our soldiers, diplomats, and development experts are working more closely together, are listening to each other, are contributing to being part of an all-hands-on-deck, whole-of-government approach."
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President Obama at Summit of the Americas Opening Plenary
In a panel discussion with Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, President Obama discussed what he called enormous progress in the region.
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Secretary Clinton on Connecting the Americas
Secretary Clinton (Apr. 12): "We’re intensifying our focus on small- and medium-sized enterprises, especially those started and run by women. They account for 90 percent of Latin American businesses and two-thirds of Latin American jobs."
Contest Do You Know “The ABCs of the USA”?
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Contest “The ABCs of the USA”: USINT announces sixth round winners
Five winners were selected from all those who correctly identified when the United States National Park System was founded, and the name of the first National Park established. The contest tests people’s knowledge about the U.S. for a chance to win mobile phone credit.
Latest Headlines From USINT
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A Night of Music in Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month
Following USINT’s celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month, Public Affairs Officer Gloria Berbena hosted a Musical Evening at her residence.
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USINT Hosts Video Conference in Honor of World Press Freedom Day
Thirty independent journalists and bloggers from Cuba joined 240 other individuals from 14 countries in Latin America, the United States and Europe for the live webchat on Investigative Journalism and Freedom of the Press.
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Celebrating Jazz Appreciation Month: USINT Announces Winners of “Compón Un Song”
Four winning compositions were selected by the judges from a field of over 50 entries.
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USINT Hosts Video Conference on Ethics in Journalism
Journalists and academics from the United States shared their views with Cuban independent journalists and bloggers.
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USINT Fetes Women Artists in Celebration of Women’s History Month
USINT Chief of Mission John Caulfield hosted a reception to inaugurate an art exhibition entitled “Women Artists of the Future” featuring works by American and Cuban women artists.
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USINT Connects Cuban Independent Journalists to Online Publication
USINT hosted a digital video conference (DVC) to connect Cubanet, an independent news publication, with reporters based in Cuba.
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Exuberant Celebration of Black History Month
USINT hosted a musical program entitled “African Influences on American and Cuban Music” in honor of Black History Month. The celebration of Black History Month dates from 1926 and recognizes the diversity of the United States.
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USINT Hosts English Teacher DVC Workshop
The workshop introduced a group of seventeen Cuban English teachers to the “Connect with English” curriculum, developed by North Caroline State University.
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USINT Hosts Video Conference on Press Freedom
Journalists and academics from the United States shared their views on a variety of themes related to freedom of expression and the press with Cuban independent journalists and bloggers
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USINT’s “Compón Un Song” Songwriting Contest Returns
For the second consecutive year, USINT will celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with a songwriting contest. The contest invites Cuban musicians to submit original compositions in any one of five genres for the chance to win studio time and to perform at a concert hosted by USINT on May 4, 2012.
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USINT offers Intensive Journalism Course in Radio Reporting
The two-day course was developed for individuals unable to participate in longer courses, and was the first time that USINT offered a course of this nature.
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Rousing Reception for American Jazz Musicians
USINT hosted a reception for visiting jazz musicians, Arturo O’Farrill and his band, and Neil Leonard and the Berklee Faculty Jazz. Both groups are in Havana to take part in the Havana International Jazz Festival
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Prize Giving for “Mi Herencia Hispana” Literary Contest
Winners discussed the inspiration and influences on their work during the intimate ceremony.
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USINT Hosts Virtual Museum Tour of “Warhol: Headlines” Exhibit
The virtual tour of “Warhol: Headlines”, currently on exhibit at the National Gallery of Art, was followed by a live discussion led by exhibit curator, Molly Donavan.
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Graduation Ceremony Marks Completion of Introductory Journalism Course
Twenty-six aspiring journalists celebrated their completion of an introductory journalism course with a simple graduation ceremony held at the US Interests Section (USINT). The complimentary course provides a basic introduction to the principals of journalism.
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US Teams in Havana for 2nd Annual Rugby Sevens Tournament
The tournament, held over the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd of December, pits the Atlantis Rugby Club and the Santa Monica Rugby Club from the U.S. against National teams and select sides from Europe, Canada, the Caribbean and Latin American.
