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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 21, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 05:05 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Cuba aims to produce 100M doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Yamil Lage, AFP
Posted at Jan 21 01:22 PM

Technician Mayelin Mejias works at the Vaccine Aseptic and Packaging Processing Plant at the Finlay Vaccine Institute in Havana, Cuba on Wednesday. Read more »

Cuba allows police to snoop electronically

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 28 07:19 AM

HAVANA - Cuba has authorized state security agencies to use electronic surveillance without prior approval from a court, prompting criticism from  Read more »

Scans show changes to brains of Havana U.S. embassy workers who reported illness

Gene Emery, Reuters
Posted at Jul 24 08:55 AM

Advanced brain scans of U.S. Embassy employees who reported falling ill while serving in Havana revealed significant differences from a control group, according to a new study published on Tuesday. Read more »

Is rum poised to become the next single malt whisky?

Gail Sotelo
Updated as of May 15 11:31 AM

With the launch of the Manila Rum Club, the metro’s most discerning drinkers are giving this all-too-familiar spirit the credibility and prestige it actually deserves. Read more »

Rare tornado ravages Havana, at least three killed

Marc Frank and Sarah Marsh, Reuters
Posted at Jan 29 09:56 AM

HAVANA - A rare tornado ripped through several working-class districts of eastern Havana late on Sunday, leaving at least three dead and scores injured as it tore off roofs, flipped vehicles and reduced some of the buildings in its path to rubble.   Read more »

Frozen in time, Havana looks to put a modern stamp on its 500-year history

Moises Avila, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 02 03:32 PM

Despite the visual signs of deterioration, Havana is spiritually alive. Read more »

U.S. private citizen cites mystery illness symptoms after China visit

Arshad Mohammed, Reuters
Posted at Jul 06 08:04 AM

WASHINGTON - A U.S. private citizen who visited China has reported symptoms like those of U.S. diplomats afflicted with a mysterious illness in Havana and Guangzhou, a U.S. State Department official said on Thursday.   Read more »

Cuba to amend constitution to extend economic reforms

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 29 06:55 AM

Cuba will seek to amend its constitution to further open up the economy but without modifying the 'irrevocable character of socialism,' authorities there said Monday.   Read more »

Cuba confirms 110 killed in country's deadliest plane crash since 1989

Nelson Acosta and Sarah Marsh, Reuters
Posted at May 20 08:30 AM

Cuban authorities said the fiery crash of an aging Boeing passenger jet on Friday shortly after takeoff from Havana had killed 110 of the 113 on board, making it the Caribbean island's deadliest air disaster in nearly 30 years. Read more »