Reuters: Obama, Castro to share stage at summit as detente takes hold
(Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro will share the same stage on Friday in an encounter rich with symbolism as their countries set aside decades of mistrust and attempt to restore diplomatic relations.
The rapprochement is set to dominate the Summit of the Americas meeting, held in Panama, less than four months after they announced they would seek to lower tensions and boost trade and travel between the two Cold War enemies.
MIDDLE EAST
Yemen conflict leaves nearby countries increasingly stretched as thousands flee .
Red Cross rushes emergency aid to Yemen .
After Damascus move, Islamic State attacks rivals near Aleppo .
PLO rejects Syrian military action in Yarmouk camp.
No breakthrough at Russia-mediated Syrian peace talks .
Ayatollah’s doubts place cloud over Iran nuke deal .
Erdogan won't restore Egyptian ties 'until Morsi freed' .
ASIA
Pakistan frees suspected Mumbai attack mastermind .
Pakistan's parliament votes against entering Yemen conflict . Pakistan votes to say out of Yemen conflict as aid arrives .
At least three civilians killed in Afghan attack on NATO convoy. Suicide bombs, roadside blast kill 15 Afghan civilians .
Myanmar leaders in rare talks with Aung San Suu Kyi .
Malaysia toughens sedition law penalties .
Obama says concerned China using muscle in South China Sea . U.S. says Chinese activity in South China Sea causes regional 'anxiety' .
Greenpeace bank accounts frozen by Indian government .
Ambassador: US handed Cambodia to 'butcher' 40 years ago .
AFRICA
Somalia puts bounty on al-Shabab leaders .
After attack and backlash, Kenya faces battle to win over Muslims .
Boko Haram resorts to kidnappings .
Ghana oil refinery breakdown a symbol of economic woes.
Libya risks long war, extremists rise as talks drag on .
Dozens of athletes killed in Morocco road collision .
UN: Ebola still global emergency despite big drop in cases .
EUROPE
Ukraine military, rebels accuse each other of increased attacks . Ukraine military, rebels accuse each other of increased attacks .
I killed 15 prisoners of war in Ukraine, claims Russian fighter .
Moscow accuses US, NATO of trying to invent new grounds for missile shield in Europe .
Nordic countries to step up defence cooperation over Russia .
Poland remembers Smolensk air crash amid controversy .
Greece dodges default with last minute IMF payment .
Greece wants Germany to pay $300 billion in reparations for Nazi occupation .
AMERICAS
White House: Obama, Castro spoke by phone before Americas Summit . President Obama, Cuban leader Raul Castro expected to meet on Saturday .
Obama set for key Castro meeting in Panama . Obama hints at Cuba breakthrough as he flies south for Raúl Castro meeting .
US and Cuba hold highest-level meeting in over 50 years .
Raul Castro’s tough demands raise doubts, but Obama remains optimistic for U.S.-Cuba relations .
Clinton to announce presidential bid on Sunday: Democratic official . Sources: Hillary Clinton to launch presidential campaign on Sunday .
Britain and Argentina summon each other's ambassadors in Falklands row .
Argentina to sue British oil firms drilling near Falklands .
Petrobras has 'cleaned up' corruption, Brazil's Rousseff says.
Victims of Iran hostage crisis demand compensation in nuclear deal .
US marks 150th anniversary of Civil War's end .
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
State Department recommends removing Cuba from terrorism list: Senate source .
US plans for anti-Islamic State training drawing skepticism .
Russian warns of Islamic State's influence in Russia .
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Nikkei hits 20,000 level for first time in 15 years .
Oil rises towards $58, heads for weekly gain as Iran supports .
GE exits lending business, approves $50 billion stock buyback .
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