Cuban Authorities Squelch Human Rights March

Cuban security forces have detained about 20 dissidents at the start of an International Human Rights Day march, halting the demonstration before it started.   The opponents were seen being taken away Tuesday after their planned protest along a central street in Havana was interrupted. The would-be protesters resisted, but no injuries were reported. It was not known where they were taken.   The dissident group, called the Ladies in White, were pounced upon and quickly shoved into...

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