Cuba removed from terrorism list after 33 years
The United States rescinds Cuba from its state sponsor of terrorism list after a 45 day Congressional notification. Secretary of State John Kerry approved the removal citing Cuba’s lack of support for international terrorism in six months and future assurances. The move follows Obama’s recommendation and ongoing normalization talks between Cuba and the US.
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U.S. Economy Shrinks Again in First Quarter
The Commerce Department reports a 0.7 percent annualized contraction in the first quarter, marking the second straight yearly drop. Severe weather, a West Coast ports dispute, and a stronger dollar weighed on growth, with imports rising as ships faced delays and exports priced higher for foreign buyers.
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Blatter Re-elected FIFA President Amid Corruption Probe
Sepp Blatter won a fifth term as FIFA president at the Zurich congress. He defeated Prince Ali 133 to 73 in the first round. Ali withdrew before a second ballot. The vote followed U.S. indictments of 14 FIFA officials over a years long racketeering and fraud probe.
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