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Richardson offers to mediate Cuba talks

Source: United Press International

Havana : Cuba | 2 months ago

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New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson says he's offered to mediate talks between Cuba and anti-Castro Cuban-Americans. Speaking Tuesday at the University of New Mexico, Richardson, who visited the communist island nation last month with a state delegation, said he has presented the idea...

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News Source: BBC | 2 months ago

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News Source: United Press International | 2 months ago

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News Source: Reuters | 2 months ago

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News Source: Reuters | 2 months ago

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News Source: USA Today | 2 months ago

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