Hollande Calls for Cuba Sanctions to be Lifted as Castro Visits

French President Francois Hollande, at a news conference Monday with his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro, said it is time to open a new page in relations with Cuba — not only when it comes to France, but when it comes to the world. It is essential the U.S. embargo against Havana is lifted so Cuba can take its full place in the international community, Hollande said. He added that President Barack Obama had taken many steps in this direction, and it now was time to follow through completely,...

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