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Obama: US must back democratic hopes despite costs

WARSAW, Poland - Capping an extensive trip to Europe, President Barack Obama said Saturday that the United States must always "leave room" to throw financial and moral support behind nations fighting for freedoms, even during times of employment troubles and high gas prices at home. More »

Cuba announces tax break for private businesses

HAVANA - Cuba announced new measures Friday to spur the island?s push into private enterprise, instituting a moratorium on payroll taxes for small business owners and loosening limits on the size of private restaurants. More »