UN condemns US sanctions on Cuba as 17 countries vote against resolution amid Washington's push

The UN voted to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell as Washington persuaded more countries to abstain or oppose it. (Photo by Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP) (AFP)

The United Nations General Assembly has voted for the 34th year to condemn the US economic embargo on Cuba, but support for the resolution fell sharply after the Trump administration pushed countries to change their positions. The UN voted to condemn the US embargo on Cuba, but support fell as Washington persuaded more countries to … Read more

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end to US embargo on Cuba

India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end to US embargo on Cuba

United Nations, India voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the US against Cuba, reiterating that the restrictions should be lifted to help the Caribbean nation pursue its development aspirations. India votes in favour of UNGA resolution calling for end … Read more

Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it ‘Gulf of Cleaveland’, says it’s ‘shockingly dumb’ but why should Trump have all the fun

Renaming Lake Erie? US City Council passes satirical resolution to name it 'Gulf of Cleaveland', says it's 'shockingly dumb' but why should Trump have all the fun

Cleaveland council passes satiric resolution to rename Lake Erie to ‘Gulf of Cleaveland’. (Photo: Cleaveland.com/TV20) Inspired by President Donald Trump renaming Lake Ontario and Lake America, a city council has even passed the resolution to rename Lake Erie as the “Gulf of Cleaveland”. There was simmering tension over Lake Erie as Pennsylvania state Rep David … Read more