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Glued to TV, Cubans cheer talks with US like a sporting event

Americans press Havana to respect freedom of speech, assembly, dissent; Cubans accuse US of rights violations

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Published Sun, Jan 25, 2015 · 09:50 PM

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    AS US and Cuban diplomats met to begin restoring diplomatic ties after five decades, Havana's residents followed the developments with a fervour normally reserved for a Papal visit or a sporting championship.

    Cuban media aired and re-broadcast briefings throughout the two days of negotiations, a rarity in a society where the press is state-run and people often get news from relatives or friends.

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