Barack Obama backs taking Cuba off terror list: White House

US President Barack Obama has agreed to take Cuba off a list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday, a key step toward normalizing ties.

Barack Obama backs taking Cuba off terror list: White House

Washington: US President Barack Obama has agreed to take Cuba off a list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House said Tuesday, a key step toward normalizing ties.

Obama submitted a report to Congress indicating his "intent to rescind" Cuba`s inclusion on the list, which had been a major barrier to establishing embassies in Washington and Havana.

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