u.s. is cuba spit largest trading partner, and they buy most of their food from the united states -- the u.s. is cuba's fifth largest trading partner. cuba has a long record of never paying its debt. russia recently for gave $19 billion in debt. the embargo has not really hurt the cuban economy. what has hurt the cuban economy is the castro regime. cuba has been buying things and food from the united states and the rest of the world for many years. the embargo means giving credit to cuba and for the castro regime to be able to default on everything. anchor: thank you so much for joining us on the program today. >> thank you for having me on the program. anchor: china's foreign ministry has called on japan to make a sincere apology for its actions in world war ii, following a statement by the japanese prime minister marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. shinzo abe expressed his profound grief but did not offer his own apology. he also said future generations should not have to say sorry anymore. reporter: a day of close scrutiny for the japanese prime minister, even as he visite

u.s. is cuba spit largest trading partner, and they buy most of their food from the united states -- the u.s. is cuba's fifth largest trading partner. cuba has a long record of never paying its debt. russia recently for gave $19 billion in debt. the embargo has not really hurt the cuban economy. what has hurt the cuban economy is the castro regime. cuba has been buying things and food from the united states and the rest of the world for many years. the embargo means giving credit to cuba and for the castro regime to be able to default on everything. anchor: thank you so much for joining us on the program today. >> thank you for having me on the program. anchor: china's foreign ministry has called on japan to make a sincere apology for its actions in world war ii, following a statement by the japanese prime minister marking the 70th anniversary of the end of the war. shinzo abe expressed his profound grief but did not offer his own apology. he also said future generations should not have to say sorry anymore. reporter: a day of close scrutiny for the japanese prime minister, even as he visite

is cuba's health program at home? well, the world health organization says life expectancy is close to the u.s. of infant mortality is just under 5 per 1,000 births, better than the u.s. and other bragging rights as well. in june the world health organization declared cuba the world's first country to eliminate the transmission of syphilis and hiv from mother to child. to have an age free generation. the cutting edge of biotech, recently inventing a therapeutic regimen for lung cancer. hospital in which people often do their residency programs but the criticisms about cuba and its health care, is that physicians who get trained here often don't have the medicines they needed. they often used acupuncture to treat their patients for pain. >> today, shortages persist, for things like aspirin and cough medicine. residents here say they cannot afford even the most basic of medicines. cubans hope that changes if the embargo ends, allowing much needed medicines to come in. million professionals here make the equivalent of about $30 a month. which means unless things dramatically change the lure of hig

is flying at the u.s. embassy there. this is the latest symbol of the renewed relations between the u.s. and cuba. news 4's shiba russell is here with the ceremony watched around the world, shiba. >> no longer enemies or rivals but neighbors. those words from secretary of state john kerry. today's ceremony mostly symbolic as the u.s. embassy in havana technically reopened last month. still tensions remain, despite these new diplomatic relations. >>> cheers and whistling as the american flag is raised at the u.s. embassy in havana. the same three marines who took down the stars and stripes back in 1961 called back to cuba today, handing over the flag during this historic ceremony. >> it is a long, complex road to travel. but it is the right road. >> reporter: leading the u.s. delegation, john kerry. the first secretary of state to visit the island in 70 years. kerry alluding to the fact that several deep differences between the two countries remain. >> having normal relations makes it easier for us to talk. and talk can deepen understanding, even when we know full well we will not see eye-to-eye on

it is not part of the restoration of ties between cuba and the u.s. quire congressional action. >>> meanwhile secretary of state john kerry is in cuba, raising the u.s. flag at the recently-restored american embassy in havana. now the ceremony comes nearly four weeks after the u.s. and cuba formally renewed diplomatic relations. secretary kerry hopes to see transformation begin to take place. >> i think that, as we begin the process, compared to the 54 years of what has been going on, which is no progress, we will begin to see a transformation take place. more people will travel. there will be more exchange, more families will be reconnected. and hopefully the government of cuba will itself make decisions that will begin to change things. >> this morning's flag-raising ceremony is set for 9:30 a.m., eastern, nicole. they're actually bringing back three marines who helped lower the flag half century ago, they will be there for it. it is very symbolic. >> certainly support the u.s. marines. interesting how castro says we owe him many millions of dollars

u.s. embargo for its dilapidated infrastructure. but while cuban insiders concede $100 billion is an inflated figure they say it is a starting point for a negotiated settlement which for cuba the lifting of the u.s. economic embargo. >> cuba can argue very legally if the sanctions aren't lifted there is a way we can sit down and negotiate this. what will we negotiate for one, we are going to give you a bill of what you owe us. >> reporter: the standoff on who owes what to whom and how much it's worth is not only complicated, it's essential to normalizing bilateral relations, the 1996 helms burton act passed in the united states states that all u.s. claims must satisfactorily be resolved before the embargo can be lifted. negotiating a deal in which both sides agree to call it even. >> they'll have to accept otherwise there isn't going to be any deal. and of course the prize is, investment in cuba. >> reporter: with diplomatic ties renewed, many americans expropriated, are eager to return to the island but the expectation will be that they'll first have to drop their claims or stay out. lucia newman, al jazeera, havana. >> pedro now heads the international practice in miami'

is reopened, but risk remain. history was made today in cuba where the american flag is flying over the u.s. embassy for the first time in 54 years. a flag raising ceremony took place this morning in havana. john kerry was there. he is the highest ranking u.s. official to visit cuba since the roosevelt administration. melissa chan is there. tell us more about today's events. >> reporter: well tony, i think that first surreal moment for me at least when we really realized these two countries finally have developed a relationship is that moment when the u.s. band in a morning ceremony started playing the cuban national anthem. something you couldn't have envisioned a year or two years ago. first surreal moment. then, the fact there were three american marines back in 1961 who had to take down that flag. an incredible fact was that they were at the ceremony to participate and help raise that flag up again. something that hasn't been seen in havana in four years. so really, incredible. and when we heard that flag come up we heard cheers and clapping from the ordinary cubans who were standing outs

but the fact is, francis, this is a very delicate event in u.s. and cuba relations. idents perhaps had a deference with the cuban government. the u.s. may not have had them here, but secretary kerry is expressing he still hears the voices of those dissidents. and as the relationship between cuba and the u.s. improves, secretary kerry is continuing to stress that they will push for advances in human rights, and that secretary kerry will meet with those dissidents this afternoon. he also says he plans to stroll through the streets of havana hearing from the voices of cubans. francis? >> jeffrey is speaking there as this ceremony is getting under way. that is the ambassador there who just spoke. as the ceremony is getting under way, we are expecting a poem to be read, then the secretary will be sharing some of his words as well. but as we await this, also looking into the comparisons of when the cuban embassy was open in that ceremony where, unlike in this case, dissidents were there and were in attendance, too, and what has been blasted by the "washington post" in their

the american flag is flying over the u.s. embassy in cuba marking what many hope is the start of a new relationship. stephanie ramos joins us with more. >> reporter: shirleen, the flag raising ceremony was a moment in history. secretary of state john kerry praising u.s. and cuban leaders foe reopening diplomatic relations. today the u.s. flag raised above the american embassy in havana, cuba, for the first time since 1961. raised by current u.s. marines as the marines who lowered it 54 years ago looked on. >> for an old guy like me that has been around the world two or three times, this is the icing on the cake. >> reporter: cuba and the u.s. broke diplomatic relations in the midst of the cold war in 1961 when cuban president fidel castro banished dip mow mats. john kerry in havana for the reopening of the em ball see. >> this is a memorable occasion. a day for pushing aside old barriers and exploring new possibilities. >> reporter: the first u.s. secretary of state to land on the island since 1945. the u.s. and cuba restored full diplomatic

and at the same time there's this transformation which is the normalization of relations between cuba and the u.s, in this is something confuse,le have to not the political changes in cuba began before. for example, 2013, there was an immigration reform. immigration reform allows every cuban to travel outside cuba whenever they want with only a passport. this is a major change, very important. secondly, there's an opening of the public space, the introduction -- one of the television companies that is watched in cuba. it also internet. internet, the cuban government has pledged to provide for every cuban home internet by 2020 at an affordable price. now all of these things are happening not because the united states is pushing or pressing cuba to do that, it is because there is a political will inside the government to do this. if the government of cuba would be a difficult position, it se threet allowed the major transformations. this is a government sure of what they're doing. i think most cubans are happy with that. we are trying to do it. i work for a journal that has a public debate every mo

u.s. flag is flying in cuba. there was an effort to restore diplomatic efforts between the countries. will beth officials talking about compensation for damages caused by the u.s. forrgo as well as payment property seized by the cuban government. one issue not only the table, the transfer of the guantanamo bay naval base to cuba. secretary kerry: at the moment there is no plan to change the arrangement with respect to guantanamo. kellye: republican presidential candidate marco rubio blast at the diplomatic outreach. he says that he would sever diplomatic ties to cuba if you were elected president. cost so painting is back with its owner, the french government. 001 disappearance was a mystery, and this past winter it was discovered by u.s. custom and border protection officers. they were personally thanked by the french embassy in washington. celebrating the repatriation of this picasso painting. we would like to thank all of the agents involved. mike: "the hairdresser" was painted in 1911. >> to think it is over 100 years old, and the idea that kosovo with his hands -- the idea that pi

u.s. and cuba cannot be thawed by opening an embassy or raising a flag. the u.s. embargo isll in place and there's the outpost guantanamo bay, and there are hurdles for diplomats and negotiators to work out. are the people ready for the changes ahead, and what would it take for cuban americans to want to go back, our first guest is armando mower noaa. moreno. why did you leave cuba? >> thank you for having me here. i left cuba 15 years ago, i first went to europe to spain and i left the country because i was not comfortable and i was not feeling really well in a society where my rights were not respected and i left the country also because economic reasons you know like many people and many cubans who have left the country. >> right. would you ever go back as a resident of cuba? >> well, i haven't been in cuba for more than ten years now. and i don't think it's the right time for me to go back to cuba. i don't feel so excited about all the changes that they are promoting or taking that are going to happen. and during all those years, i've been building my life outside the co

u.s. flag is raised in cuba for first time in over 50 years. plus ache's ten year agreement seems about to collapse. more on that stay with us. >> oscar winner alex gibney's hard-hitting series, "edge of eighteen". >> i'm never going to apologize for the type of person that i am. >> facing tough challenges. >> we do feel cheated by the american university process. >> taking a stand. >> it's gonna be on my terms on how i want it to be. >> boldly pursuing their dreams. >> what did i do? >> the lives of american teenagers. >> welcome back, the top stories here on al jazeera. a memorial service has been held in japan to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of world war ii. japan's prime minister shinzo abe as well as the emperor and empress attended the event. >>> the death toll from multiple explosions in china has risen to 85. fears of toxic contamination. the turkey army says three fighters have been killed in southeastern turkey. killed by pkk. >>> signaling the warming of ties between both countries between united states and cuba. john kerry i

u.s. and cuba is long overdue. y: we are gathered here today because our leaders, president obama and president castro, made a courageous decision to stop being the prisoners of history and to focus on opportunities today and tomorrow. pimm: the secret talk between the obama administration and cuban officials were held for one year and a half before the president announced the normalization of relations in december. prices in the united states climbed that of sewer pace in july -- at a slower pace in july. it was .2 of 1%. it may be on it's last legs because of falling energy prices. betty: factory production rose more than economists forecasted in july and record automobile assembly. theincrease of .8 of 1% was biggest since november and total industrial output climbed .6 of 1% as oil drilling rose for the first time since september. jcpenney posted a second-quarter loss that was smaller than what estimated. so for a boosted sales 2.7% and jcpenney is in the third year of a turnaround after changes that drove cust

u.s. and cuba is not just about governments but it's about people. ed the people, the americans that were here when the u.s. closed its embassy in '61, you have three u.s. marines who lowered the flag, coming back to raise the flag talked about the cuban people who were standing outside the embassy walls watching this all play out. his message was after 50 years of acrimony and mistrust the u.s. and cuban people will get to know each other. he spoke about the u.s. embargo and the u.s. has taken steps to easy and travel restrictions and in tend it's a two-way street. he used that opportunity to call upon the cuban government to expand opportunities for its people just as the u.s. will continue to find ways to have opportunities to help the cubans themselves. >> this, of course, i think you're kind of eluding to it there, this move, this decision, this moment didn't come without a lot of criticism in normalizing relations. cuba hasn't made enough progress with regards to their human rights record and political freedoms. did the secretary touch on that?

u.s. cuba relations. plus look at what daily life is like now in cuba. >>> and we come back this afternoon after combattingrs of dismal performance, the first all-charter school in the any of new orleans gets a clean report card. >> i don't really know what's going ♪ >>> a federal judge here >> stephanie: new york has made it clear. he wants the nfl and star patriot's quarterback, tom brady to negotiate a settlement. john henry explains. >> reporter: a hero's welcome for tom brady, as he arrived in new york to ask a federal judge to overturn his four-game suspension. a villain's welcome for roger goodell. one inside the judge put both men on the spot, saying he was having trouble finding that brady was part of a scheme or conspiracy. the judge asked if the nfl had proof that brady has anything to do with deflating the football. to the specific question which was quote: the league's lawyer responded no. before adding that, quote: specifically the nfl pointed to texts brady sent after the afc championship, that quote: the nfl also says that under the collective bargaining agreement, commissioner gaedel had t

u.s. flag is flying in a u.s. embassy in cuba. stephanie ramos has more on the opposition and fanfare. >> reporter: a moment in history more than 50 years in the making. today, the u.s. flag raised above the american embassy for the first time since 1961 in havana, cuba. u.s. and the u.s. broke diplomatic elations in the midst of the cold war in 1961. secretary of state john kerry in havana for the reopening of the embassy. >> this is truly a memorable occasion. exploring new possibilities. >> reporter: u.s. and cuba have now restored full diplomatic relations reopening embassies in each other's capitals but not all reaction to the move is positive. gop presidential candidate marco rubio, himself the son of cuban immigrants talking to a new york audience about the castro regime's violations of human rights. saying no human regime critics were invited to the ceremony. >> their exclusion ensures it will be little more than a propaganda rally. >> reporter: the prime minister says full normal relations depends upon the total lifts of

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is affecting the bond yields. in u.s. flag being wasted havana, cubahe first time since 1961. ♪ olivia: it is time to get you caught up on all the market action. started in asia. ended the day in the red. the shanghai composite rose to 10th of 1%. the biggest story this week has been the ride for the chinese yuan. >> it has been eventful. it is simply because of the broad implications of the week adjustments in the currency. global traders are now it's test with the daily reference rate. they usually announce a few minutes before equity market start. a lot of what has been discussed this week is reform agenda, even how the currency trades. embodied in the daily fixing. olivia: let's get to mark barton for the latest on europe. european stocks are on track for the biggest weekly decline in over a month. to be fair, much is closer to home. coming in weaker. the economy is falling more than expected. the other side, events in greece. lawmakers in greece did approve the bailout. there will be a vote of confidence later. weance ministers meet as talk now. w

u.s. embassy that is open tomorrow, cuba's embassy in the u.s. reopened last month after the two countries reestablished diplomatic ties. >>> from cheese stakes to owingies to roast pork, philadelphia is definite an a sandwich town, jaime apody has the fyi for philly on a roll. >> they named the zamboni as the top pick. >> it's a new model of cheesesteak built to eat with one hand, we stuff it inside of the bread, we only do one kind of secret whiz sauce, the tavern in collingdale serves the roasted pour can sandwich. >> we pick tropical disturbance out of the blue and why not i'm packed on thursdays and it seems to work they use rolls stuffed with seasoned pork and sharp provolone. the diablo turkey takes top honors. it brings the heat with peppers and cheese and added blends of spices. >> that is a perfect hoagie. >> man am i hungry. >> am i drooling a little bit. thank you sara. >>> still ahead on "action news" at 12:30, another check of the forecast, sky 6 hd, showing you the beautiful ben franklin bridge, david murphy calling it the best day

is here. that's definitely something worth celebrating. learn more about precision cancer treatment at cancercenter.com. appointments are available now. >>> the u.s. >>> the u.s. embassy is now reopened in havana, cuba. since the u.s. and cuba have reestablished diplomatic relations after more than 50 years. michelle caruso-cabrera was in cuba for a week and joins us on what's changed, what's not, and if there is capitalism in the country. >> good to see you. the cuban economy is in very bad shape. we don't know how bad because the country doesn't public economic data regularly or in a form that's recognizable. things appear to be changing in important ways. amidst the crumbling buildings, the streets and the antiquated forms of transportation, there are hints of change in cuba. most notably, new wi-fi hot spots put up by the government on july 1st. there are only 35 in a country of 11 million people. hence why they're so crowded all the time. even though they're expensive, $2.50 an hour. most people only make $20 a month. cuba is one of the least connected countries in the world and, for many, it's the first time they've been able to access the internet. the most obvious use, speaking with family m

was the concert that turned rock 'n' roll inside out. >>> tonight the american flag is flying at the u.s. embassy in cubahe first time in half a century. u.s. secretary of state john kerry presided over the ceremony earlier today as marines hoisted the flag up the pole. kerry is the highest ranking u.s. official to visit the island since franklin delano rooroosevelt was president. >>> many cubans afraid of the castro government sent their children alone to live in the united states. an operation known as operation pedro pan. loirnlingsz looks at some children who were part of it. -- lori jane gliha look at those children who were part of it. >> i remember thinking, i may never see my parents again. >> carlos was alone on a flight to the united states. it was the height of the revolution. >> it was oh great i'm excited to leave. but a life so horrible, this seemed better to me. >> he boarded a flight to the united states never realizing it would be the last time he would ever see his father. >> i thought yes, i will, i will get to see him but then he died. >> reporter: thousands of cuban children were sen

is to do with people getting their properties restored or taken back by them. historically. the united states made a great mistake by too often condolling or tolerating the regime. a u.s. posse linked to cuba is the best way to consolidate and have normal relations with the u.s. >> that's been going on for half a century and failing. >> it had success, it had success in weakening the soviet union. number two, the embargo has been important in supporting a pro-freedom movement. a peaceful movement growing and struggle. fighting against the regime. it reduced resources that the regime suppressed. it's empowered, and a growing segment is in favour of change. it's been a long-term support for cuba. policy. is. >> i would continue the sanctions and support on to the cash regime. >> going back to what i told you earlier on, 188 out of 192 voting members of the u.n. secretary general assembly disagree with you. the whole world disagrees with you. >> that's 180 reasons why lifting sanctions has not worked. they have relations, deal with the regime and it continues to repress. it's about the regime evolving and changing. that can be accomplished through an intelligent posse, as done with south afri

u.s. prison at guantanamo bay in cuba. u.s. defense department says it isluating new sites in the u.s. to house detainees. the pentagon is looking at facilities in kansas city and south carolina. >>> thousands of iraqis have marched through baghdad to back reforms announced by prime minister haider al-abadi, coming in response to weeks of political corruption and u unsatisfactory public services. mohammed jamjoom has the story. going i'm left with no other options but go out and fight corruption. >> reporter: the medical student and activist like so many other members of his generation says he tired of feeling despair and decided to do something about it. >> reporter: we created groups to help our friends and families because they are all in need of important services that aren't being provided. the most basic ones are electricity, clean water, and jobs. >> reporter: now he meets regularly with a growing group of like minded activists discussing and debating strategy they use every tool at their disposal to plan demonstrations. social media has become as im

is long haul, man. >> >> history in hahavana. after more than half a century the u.s. flag is now flying over the u.s. embassy in cuba. loping now. the pentagon confirms it is surveying two military sites to hold detainees currently at gtmo bay. >>> and the moves lebron james is making off the court. >>> we start with the 2016 presidential race. and all eyes on iowa. my minute now hil c

cuba is changing. the economy is opening up, diplomatic relations with the u.s. are re-established. but how are the lives of cubans actually changing? well, al jazeera english senior latin american correspondent lucia newman has been in cuba for a few months and sees the changes. she joins us from havana, you are no stranger to cuba, you have been going back and forth for many years. changed? >> well, in fact, i lived here full-time for nine years. for me, it's incredible. i'm trying to get my head around it. how different things are after having not been here for several years. and these changes happened in the last two years alone. i'm having withdrawal systems, my computer, smartphone doesn't work i don't have constant access to internet. i had forgotten one could live without that. that's how cuban live. last month they put wi-fi in certain points. cuban can take their children out of the country on a holiday. that was forbidden. that was forbidden when i lived here. people have businesses, they can go in and out. they need a visa. ordinarily cubans are trying to come to grips wi

u.s. and cuba. is there a sense of excitement and anticipation on the streets of havana? >> a lot of both, libby. people here on the island are overwhelmingly in favour of improved relations with the united states. even though the cold war ended 20 years ago, the cold war between the u.s. and cuba continued for 54 years plus. people here are excited. the acrimony lasted longer than most americans who are alive today have been around. >> fidel castro triumphantly entered havana days after the cuban dictator, an ally of the united states, fled the country in the early hours of knew year's day 1959. four days later, he visited the u.s. looking for help. he laid a wreath at the tomb of the unknown soldiers and met with senators and vice president richard nixon, but his anti-american, pro-soviet rhetoric was on display, praising russian leader. >> he is good friend. you leave us we sell petroleum. your leaders speak about aggression to cuba. defending cuba >>> president eisenhower avoided castro, going on a golfing trip. it may not have made a difference in light of words when

u.s. embassy. >> this is a memorable occasion. >> u.s. and cuba restored full diplomatic relations. but not reaction to the move is positive. marco rubio himself the son of cuban immigrants talking to a new york audience about the castro regime violation of human rights. pointing out they weren't invited to the ceremony. >> their exclusion from the event ensured it's little more than propaganda rally. >> kerry spent time with cuba's foreign minister who eit rated that the full normal relation between the country depends on the total listing of the u.s. embass go's as well alaska the guantanamo navy base. >> at the moment there is no plan to change arrangement. >> the normalization of time will chart mid-november. >> back at home the red light camera ticket is on the rise. according to wtop the prince george's police eached more than 70,000 tickets in the 2015 year. the department says it allows the camera to catch and turn investigation. kimberly: firefighters are affecting a two-alarm fire. this is what it looked like last night when we flew over the scene. cardboard and recycling m

the american flag is flying here at the u.s. embassy in cuba. restart for these two cold war ear row foes, but the u.s. embargo is choking cuba's already weak economy. that means cubans largely can't by u.s. goods and both countries still want the other to repay billions of dlauollars in damag and seized assets. the most controversial part of today will happen late they are afternoon when secretary kerry meets with a group of cuban dissidents who are frustrated and demanding more freedom from the castro government. it's clear that after today, there is still a lot of hard work to be done. vinita? >> margaret brennan, thank you. new information about top secret material that passed through hillary clinton's private e-mail server. the associated press reports that one of the e-mails discussed news kof raj of a seek rat cia drone program. >>> clinton will campaign in iowa this weekend along with nearly all of her presidential rivals. the big destination is the state fair that started yesterday. the candidates are working to turn this famous event i

that is almost the population of havana, almost a fit of the population of the whole island, a national poll in the u.s. showed that most cuban american as slight majority -- what happens so u.s. cuba relations is deeply personal for most, as is returning to the place where we were important. it was for me. here in the old section along the bay, and we are heading to the house where i lived as a baby, and i haven't been there in almost 20 years. coffering the ceremonyny gave me the rare chance to return. and i still know one persons that livers in the house, she works with my family and never left. >> she homicide been taking care of this house. the government decided to subdivide it into apartments. and there are 11 parts here. she is telling me that these days they maintain the house, the government is involved they want to keep it up because it is a historic house, and they want to make sure because it is in the tourist area, that it shows off havana, in a positive liability. the daughter offered to give me a tour. for decades the house decayed the salt from the sea air taking it's toll. it is breaking down, falling apart. and this was a stain classed window and i guess some of

is the first time that flag has flown in cuba since 1961. >> it was raised this morning. nbc reports this is the beginning of a year of renewed diplomatic relations between the u.s. and cuba. >> reporter: the u.s. flag is now flying here at the u.s. embassy in havana for the first time in 54 years. you can hear the applause. the ceremony watched around the world. it reopened on july 20th but this marks the formal reopening of the embassy attended by secretary of state john kerry, the first secretary of state to visit cuba in 70 years. he was joined in the audience by several marines that had taken down the flag in 1961 when the u.s. had cut diplomatic ties with cuba. during his speech secretary kerry alluded to the fact that several differences -- >> having normal relations makes it easier for us to talk, and talk can deepen understanding even when we know full well we will not see eye to eye on everything. >> reporter: no political dissidents were invited to this ceremony this morning but secretary kerry is set to meet with them later today. in his speech secretary kerry says this day marked a historic change for the united states to look at cuba no longer as ene

cuba and the u.s. would get along. but despite the optimism of the day, there is still a lot of work needed to repair the decades-long rift. cuba wants the u.s. to repeal its trade embargo, which is choking its already-weak economy. congress has been reluctant to do that. and president obama has called on the castro government to stop the crackdown on political dissidents who want real democracy. i asked secretary kerry about that. how can you promise them that any of the changes here will do any of those bigger things? >> i can't promise them. what i can say to them is that we are now engaged in diplomacy, and able to help to shed light on what is happening in cuba, help to understand ourselves better what is happening in cuba. we're here. >> reporter: and secretary kerry is meeting behind closed doors with some of those activists tonight. and, scott, that at least a thorn in the side of the cuban government on what is otherwise a day of celebration. >> pelley: margaret brennan with the stars and stripes in the first time in more than 50 years. margaret, thanks very much. in china today a 19-year-old firefighter was pull

is not the right one. in the united states, it means recognizing that u.s. policy is cuba'se on which future will be forged. intentions good aside, the policies of the past have not led to a democratic transition in cuba. it would the equally unrealistic to expect normalizing relations thatve, in the short term, impact. cuba's future is for cubans to shape. accountability rests, as it should, not with any outside entity, but solely within citizens of this country. but the leaders in havana and the cuban people should also havana and the cuban people should also know that the united states will also remain a champion of democratic principles and reforms. ine many other governments and outside this hemisphere, we will continue to urge the cuban government to fulfill its obligations shared by every other country in the americas. that itemain convinced would be best served by genuine democracy where people are free to choose their leaders, express their faith with economic and social justice where institutions are answerable for those that have served and where civil society is

u.s. embassy in havana it is happening live right now and havana cuba but to go to the shot that we have been waiting for this and we're waiting to see him, and raise the flag of the first time in 54 years and he is going to be accompanied by the u.s. marines four regiments of the flag down in 1961. >>mark: dish like in the contra costa sheriff's department and deputy drowning trying to save someone. will t: it is a very tough morning for the offices here they're not going on camera because it is to heartbroken over what happened because of the flag or behind me the staff

is long haul, man. >> >> history in hahavana. after more than half a century the u.s. flag is now flying over the u.s. embassy in cuba. and developing now. the pentagon confirms it is surveying two military sites to hold detainees currently at gtmo bay. >>> and the moves lebron james is making off the court. >>> we start with the 2016 presidential race. and all eyes on iowa. my minute now hillary clinton is set to begin a town hall in debuick ahead of her trip to the iowa state fair tomorrow. that coming as the democratic front runner faces more scrutiny over her e-mails two. e-mails on her server deemed top secret, including discussions of a u.s. drone operation. at the fair clinton will be avoiding the famous soap box and its wide open opportunity for hecklers. but jeb bush braved it today facing some tough questions, including why he's using many of the same advisors as his brother and father. >> and if they have any executive experience they have had to deal with two republican administrations. who are the people that were presidents the last two republican -- i mean this is kind of a tough game for me to be playin

u.s. flag is flying here for the first time in 54 years, since 1961 when the u.s. severed those diplomatic ties with cubasecretary kerry in those remarks, and he was joined in the audience by those three marines who lowered that flag in 1961. secretary kerry says this is not something that's done as a favor to another country, that this thaw in diplomatic relations is not done as a favor to the cuban government, but that this new relationship could help both countries and also help the cuban people. but he also called on the cuban government to fulfill its obligations. take a listen. >> the leaders in havana and the cuban people should also know that the united states will always remain a champion of democratic principles and reforms. like many other governments inside and outside this hemisphere, we will continue to urge the cuban government to fulfill its obligations under the u.n. and american human rights covenants, obligations shared by the united states and every other country in the americas. and, indeed, we remain convinced the people of cuba would be best served by genuine democracy, where peopl

u.s. and cuba have resumed diplomatic relations. it did that last december. kerry says the goal is to fully lift the u.s. embargo of cuba. new jersey governor chris christie tweeted to president obama and secretary kerry, now that we have an american flag flying in cuba, i urge you to demand the immediate return of joanne chesimard to new jersey. she was quicked of t ee ee eed the 1973 shooting death of a prisoner. two years ago, the fbi made her the first woman on its most wanted terrorist list. >>> we continue to prepare for the pope, and today you can buy tickets to ride new jersey transit trains into philadelphia to see pope francis. special limited rail passes go on sale at noon. the atlantic city line and the river line will offer limited service. tickets are available online and at various stations. you'll need to get them now because no tickets will be sold during the pope's visit. >>> be prepared to walk for miles. that's the word from mayor michael nutter as we learn more about the impact of pope francis's visit on philadelphia. we already knew that car traffic would be t

that cuba and the united states are no longer enemies, but neighbors. >>> new talks have begun to close the u.s. prison at guantÁnamo bay in cuba. it's evaluating new sights in the u.s. the pentagon islooking at prisons in kansas and south carolina. president obama pledged on his first day in office to shut down guantanamo bay. >>> thousands of iraqis marched through baghdad. the measures came in response to weeks of protest against corruption and poor public services. we report from baghdad. >> reporter: tired, seemingly endless road blocks, they decided it was time to hit the streets. >> translator: i'm left with no other option but to go out and fight corruption. >> reporter: the medical student and activist like so many other members of his generation, says he's tired of feeling despair and decided to do something about it. >> translator: we created groups to help our friends and families. we are all in need of important services that aren't being provided. the most basic ones are electricity, clean water and jobs. >> reporter: now he meets regularly with a growing group of like-minded activists discussing and debating strategy, they use every tool to plan demonstrations. social

cuba, for the first time since 961, raised by current u.s. marines by the marines that lowered 51 years ago looked on. >> for an old marine like me this is the icing on the cake. >> cuba and the u.s. broke relations amidst the cold war in 1961 when cuban president, fidel castro -- >> this is truly a memorable occasion. a day for pushing aside old barriers and exploring new possibilities. >> the first u.s. secretary of state to land on the island since 1945, the u.s. and cuba have now restored full diplomatic relations, reopening embassies in each other's capital. just last month the cuba embassy opened in washington, d.c. to full fanfare. >> having normal relations makes it easier for us to talk and talk can deeper understand even when we know full well we won't see eye to eye on everything. >> tourism is still banned but the u.s. has eased travel restrictions, trips for academic, cultural or sports is allowed. >> stephanie thank you. as his country celebrates the new era, former cuban dictator fidel castro is spending time with allies, these photos show him with nicaragua president, his brother took over for him in 2006 due to health reasons

cuba. history is being made this morning in cuba. another live picture from havana. the newly reopened u.s. is attracting all of these people there. they will raise the american flag today. the ceremony was due to start ten minutes ago but it's been a little delayed. but again these are live pictures from havana, cuba. we will bring you that flag raising live when it happens. so stay tuned. >>> meantime after an all night session lawmakers in greece approved a new bailout agreement. the third bailout for greece. it's a three year deal that includes an $85 billion euro rescue package. it comes along with harsh spending cuts and tax hikes. the finance minister of greece will head to brussels and meet his counter parts. they will decide today whether to approve that agreement. if greece should default on its debts, it could be forced out. >>> the marine mammal center is getting a break after one of its busiest years ever. staffers feared they could be overwhelmed with sick and starving seals and sea lions. they have treated more than 1500 injured and malnourished seals, sea lions this year. tha

is another step. it was back in 1961 that the u.s. formerly broke diplomatic ties with cuba. a year later congress introduced a trade embargo, which is still in place today and the cost of cuban economy trillions. in 1966 the u.s. allowing cubain's to seek citizenship in the u.s. prompted hundreds of thousands to leave, many drowned trying to reach u.s. shores. in 2008 the cuban leader fidel castro handed power to his brother raul. he began a limited program of economic reforms. the following year, president barack obama lifted travel restrictions to cuba allowing visits for religious and educational reasons. in 2014 cuban announced plans to restore diplomatic ties and the u.s. removed cuba from its state sponsored terrorist list. lucia knew man is in havana and has this update. >> it was not just a symbolic date but an emotional one. after 54 years the u.s. flag finally flying again here. three u.s. marines who were the one who is took it down 54 years ago, were present. they said they weren't thrilled to be alive to watch that flag be put back up on the same poll once again.

u.s. machinery that was paralyzed because we could not buy spare parts, cuba calculates the losses. there's a prohibition to trade in u.s. dollars, which jacks up prices of everything, all of this adds up. >> cuba is also claiming assets frozen in u.s. banks after the revolution, plus interest. it blames the u.s. embargo for its dilapidated infrastructure. while insiders he concede $100 billion is inflated, they say it's a starting point for a negotiated settlement, which for cuba begins with the lifting of the u.s. embargo. >> cuba can argue if the sanctions are not lifted, there's a way we can sit down and negotiate this. when we negotiate, we are going to give you a bill of what you owe us. >> the standoff on who owes what to whom and how much it's worth it not only complicated, it's essential to normalizing bilateral relations. the act passed by the u.s. congress specifically states that all property claims must be satisfactorily resolved before the u.s. economic embargo against cuba can be lifted. >> cuba believes it has another card up its sleeve to negotiate a deal in which both sides agree to call it even. >> they'll have to accept, otherwise, there isn't going to be any deal and of course