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Cuba blames US sanctions for slow economy

Cuba says there's been no fundamental change in the application of the US blockade despite restoration of ties between the two countries.

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These are some of the headlines we are tracking for you in this edition of Press TV's Top 5:

  • Russia says the Syrian government is ready to support an initiative agreed by Moscow and Washington for an end to hostilities and easing humanitarian access in Syria.
     
  • Iranian and Russian officials launch a project to build two new units at Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran.
     
  • Cuba says there's been no fundamental change in the application of the US blockade despite restoration of ties between the two countries.
     
  • Prisoners across the US go on strike to protest what they call modern day slavery. Police arrest at least two people during a rally in solidarity with the strikers.
     
  • And, thousands of Greeks stage a protest in Athens against the government’s adoption of tough EU policies to receive billions of euros in bailout cash.