the cubans were surprised. the cubans were surprised. when the cubans say yes, khrushchev gets very excited because he sees the opportunity to actually put pressure on the united states and maybe achieve those changes in central europe that he was seeking. and you see in the materials of the soviet foreign ministry in the summer of 1962 the preparation for what i feel is sort of the -- if you remember the old mouse trap game, this leads to that, this to that, the soviets were setting up for a phenomenal moment at the united nations where khrushchev would make a speech and where he would threaten war with the united states if there wasn't a new settlement in berlin. and he was doing that on the basis of his knowledge that he would have nuclear weapons in cuba at that time to pose a real threat to the american homeland. so if berlin had been solved, in his mind, in '61, i don't see how these events would have occurred as they did in '62. this is not to say the united states wasn't involved in provoking the soviets. but i think we don't giv

sticky cuban climate.fusing. this is another bottle of havana club rum. exact same name, but you can see right here, this one is made in puerto rico, and it's made by bacardi. how in the world can you say "havana club" when you're making it in puerto rico? >> rick wilson: i... just the way that you say, i'm calling it "arizona iced tea," and i'm not making it in arizona. >> alfonsi: rick wilson is an executive at bacardi, originally a cuban company, and now the largest privately-held liquor business in the world. >> wilson: the true havana club, made with the recipe of the original founders, is the havana club that bacardi is making and selling here in the united states. >> alfonsi: bacardi bought that original recipe from the family of this woman, amparo arachabala. and it was one of the wealthiest families in cuba before the revolution? >> ampala arechabala: yes. definitely. definitely. >> alfonsi: the arechabala fortune was built on sugar and shipping and rum-- havana club rum. like hundreds of other cu

sticky cuban climate. here's where it gets confusing. this is another bottle of havana club rum. exact same name, but you can see right here, this one is made in puerto rico, and it's made by bacardi. how in the world can you say "havana club" when you're making it in puerto rico?

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now two years after taking office cuban president raul castro opened the door to private enterprises in the communist countries states dominated economy the money came pouring in but eight years later on the verge of leaving office castro has slammed the brakes on private business is raising questions about the nation's economic path. abana is a popular destination for cruise ships and not all visitors to the cuban capital want to pay for state run tours many prefer smaller private run options but many cubans are concerned about current political developments in august the government instated a ban on setting up new companies the ban was necessary it said to enable new laws to be passed to curb illegal practices in the tourist industry. once those were in place the expansion of new companies would continue apace but that was six months ago and as yet there's no sign of progress many now fear the party is divided on the future of private enterprise. but we were all surprised when business licensing was suddenly suspended then in august many thought the ban would soon be lifted and the

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like them that fidel castro smoked them now a chinese official now those cherished them cuban cigars back in business. welcome to d.w. business i want to get jones in berlin good to have you with us and we are starting with the biggest news of the day banning diesel cars from in the cities is legal that's the verdict handed down today by germany's top administrative court a move that activists say is long overdue the ruling comes amid attempts to cut down on pollution levels dozens of german cities have emission levels that exceed the limits and germany is under pressure to bring them into compliance with e.c. law diesel bans could prove problematic for german carmakers as market shares of diesel cars have grown rapidly in recent years up until almost fifty percent in twenty six to. today's court ruling here in germany and evening cities to ban diesel cars didn't go down well with investors cautious have taken a hit daniel cope is joining me now in frankfurt daniel how are shares fairing towards the end of the trading day. monica when the news was actually breaking car shares really

kennedy and feed them castro shared a passion for them we'll take a look at the iconic industry of cuban cigars and how it's dealing with new u.s. sanctions. for business on the w. i'm going to get us welcome to the show a court in the german city of leipzig has allowed german cities to ban diesel cars from downtown areas it's the latest development in a nationwide debate while cities like stuttgart celebrate this decision business owners are worried about the immediate consequences of the ruling those who oppose it say it's not the right solution for cleaner air. the idea of small can normally conjures up notions of bustling capitals but lynn is just one of seven thousand german cities notorious for breaking legal air pollution limits could city centers across the country soon be no go areas for millions of cars. over in frankfurt used car dealer marcel del are ball is only too aware of the diesel problem his yard is full of cars waiting for buyers the main difference between them one type sells well the other doesn't. as i mean any prize or the last year prices have been falling dramat

the number of immigrant visas issued to cubans has since crashed.lly getting the paperwork he needs. translation: today i have got what i most desired, to reunite with my family and share time with them in the united states, to see my children and grandchildren, all my family. now united after so many years with his daughter, overcoming the extra difficulties that are now stopping so many cubans from stepping foot on american soil. barbara alston, lead singer of the 60 us girl group, the crystals, has died at the age of 74. she was crucial to the sound of hit singles such as da doo ron ron and there's no other like my baby. she died a week ago in north carolina after contracting flu, but the news has only now emerged. also, tributes are being paid to eddy amoo of the band the real thing, who also died aged 74. famous for hits such as you to me are everything in the 1970s, the band were considered pioneers in the uk music industry after becoming the first all—black band now, as we've been hearing, the united states has unveiled and washington, and th

cubans used to get us visas through an embassy in havana.ta in colombia. last year president trump announced the us was suspending these are progressing in havana, partially reversing process is put in place by barack obama. the number of immigrant visas issued to cubans has since crashed. the extra travel costs simply too much for many. pedro, a pastry salesman, is one of the lucky ones finally getting the people —— paperwork he needs. translation: today i have got what i most desired, to reunite with my family and share time with them in the united states, to see my children and grandchildren, all my family. now united after so many yea rs family. now united after so many years with his daughter, overcoming the extra difficulties that are now stopping so many cubans from stepping foot on american soil. barbara alston, lead singer of the 1960s us girl—group the crystals, has died at the age of 7a. she was crucial to the sound of hit singles such as da doo ron ron and there's no other like my baby. she died a week ago in north carolina after

kennedy who ordered twelve hundred cuban studies before blockading the island during the cold war ties aren't quite so bad nowadays but the economic boycott is still in place so cuba has to look elsewhere for exports that's good news for aficionados in countries like canada for them anything but a cuban is close but no cigar as far as the passion. of the cigar it's really crafted in cuba which is different from any place of. the place to be is have on his annual cigar festival which draws visitors from fifty countries to place orders and sample latest offerings and more and more of those sales are headed for china. the government sells its a car through a panos it's a joint venture with britain's imperial tobacco and this year it hit a milestone. in terms of worldwide sales by no scruple reached the historic figure of five hundred million dollars for the first time with twelve percent growth compared to twenty sixteen at a constant exchange rate it's a spectacular result. so cuba's cigar sales are on a roll even if its neighbor to the north isn't buying. business update thanks for keep

believing since cuban always promotoes himself as a hands on owner.ban was fined 600,000 dollars by the nba for saying on a radio show that he told his players ..ooising was their best opition...tanjking is the undetground word..which would enable a team to gain a better draft . again its not the 600,000 dollars... cuban's worth billions but the fact that he has told his players and fans that he would prefer losing games... want to buy a ticket to root for the mavericks now? former loiusiville coach rick pitino lost his job when he claimed one of his asssitants was at fault for bringing in a groiup of escorts and exotic dancers to entertain prospective higu school recruiuts..... the ncaa showed no mercy by taking away louwivlle's 2013 nationalk title(sot: pitino) neither pitino or the university of louisville will be forced to give back the multi-millions they both earned....but being in his late 60's...his coaching career is more than likely over....mark cuban..rick pitinio....rerached the top by never conforming to the norm....its cool

a cuban family b overcomesig bureaucratic hurdles to reyouite in the united states. >> the u.n.ecurity council has postponed a vote on a cease-fire in syria until later on saturday. the relution would have allowed vital aid supplies to reach easternut g hundreds have now died in aerial attacks. our middle east correspondent reports.: reporterthis is what happened in eastern ghouta ases isdiplomacy stut red. the enclave was pounded. 400,000 or so people spent most of the day underground. above them, russian jets with their syrian allies were in action as the russians demanded guarantees the rebel fighters would respect any truce. in eastern ghouta, men from civil defense risked their lives to rescue civilians, even though the buildings could collapse and the planes could come back. in the dust and confusion, these children were separateds isfrom their parents. the rescuers ignored the dangers. the effort u. condemned what it called brutal attacks. diplomacy is supposed to find ords and deeds to stop this happening. they were rushed into underground hospital it is hard to end a wa

the number of immigrant visas issued to cubans has since crashed. family. blew united efter ee meny overcoming the extra difficulties that are now stopping so many cubans from stepping foot on american soil. in the wake of the school shooting in florida — students across the us have been calling for stricter gun laws. conference in maryland — where president trump was speaking earlier — think about the issue? we went to find out. people do tend to talk about young people as a group and say oh, young people as a group and say oh, young people believe a certain way. people as a group and say oh, young people believe a certain waylj people as a group and say oh, young people believe a certain way. i do admire many of the students out there and organising. i'm hoping that america willjoin the corner and our generation will not fail in the same way that past younger generations have. i think it is encouraging to see such an aware generation capable of using social media, mr, communicating with professional organisations. i don't agree with them but i thi

it's wrong. >> cuban is vowing an overhaul. he says i'm embarrass zed it happened under my ownership and needs to be fixed. period, end of story. >>> when we come back. bill gates. the billionaire with a big brain. which test did he flunk. >> "the skinny" is coming up next. . lyrics: ooh-oo child, lyrics: things'll get brighter. lyrics: ooh-oo child lyrics: thing's are gonna get easier. lyrics: ooh-oo child, lyrics: things'll get brighter. ♪ skinny the ♪ skinny, just give me the skinny ♪ . >>> it is skinny time here on a thursday and we have big "jeopardy" news. the long time host, alex trebek has a new job. >> yes! i have always wanted to host jeopardy. >> slow down, he's going to be there. he's not leaving the popular quiz show anytime soon. >> so happy to see that. >> too soon. but he'll still be asking the questions. he's been selected to moderate the pennsylvania gubernatorial debate. >> we don't know the official format of the debate but we know they won't have to answer in the form of a question. >> i get it. it's a play

but the cuban state still controls eighty percent of the economy and many now fear the government isn't serious about ban on privately owned businesses. cigarette looks like smoking but there's really no smoke at all what comes out of the cigarettes is vapor which is why. they bring the company two hours north of berlin experts in beijing culture ricardo is one of germany's biggest manufacturers and retailers of the cigarettes demand for beijing continues to grow as does the workload. demand is developing fast so it's difficult for us to stay on top of we place a lot of battles because we always need more people to keep up with the demand. it's estimated that by twenty twenty two the number of people will be at the same level as regular smokers. we expect it'll be like this. kind of modern. liquids are placed in a chamber within the device and heated with a battery powered coil until they turn into. the vapor liquids containing. nicotine but at lower doses than in cigarettes. the packaging for the liquids is highly colorful perhaps to send the message that they're not so bad for your he

of course cuban is worth about 4-billion-dollars... can tae the money out of his poket rick pitino spoke aday after his 2013 national champinship team at louisville was strippped of it's national title... the school's basketball program also had to vacate 123 games and reimburse million of dollars in revenue for multiple ncaa tournaments... this all stemmed from a scandal in which a basketball assistant was accused of providing strippers and prostitutes for recruits pitino was fired last september for a number off- court incidents regarding the program... he spoke today about having to vacate the 2013 title... calling the decision "unjust"...(sot: pitino) "these players dedicated their lives to win a national championship for all the right reasons. my heart breaks for them, the fanbase, and an outstanding university. if i hired wrong people at times, i take full responsibility for that." two-time pro bowl cornerback vontae davis... who is a free agent...agent...who is a free vontae davis... cornerback vontae davis... who i

but the cuban state still controls eighty percent of the economy and many now fear the government isn't serious about relaxing their ban on privately owned businesses. soaking on an electronic cigarette looks like smoking but there's really no smoke at all but comes out of the cigarettes as bait which is why officio call it they ping the record company two hours north of berlin are experts in beijing culture riccardo is one of germany's biggest manufacturers and retailers of the cigarettes demand for of a thing continues to grow as does the workload at ricardo. demand is developing fast so it's difficult for us to stay on top of orders we play will be at the same level as regular smokers. we expect it will be like this for a while that come with. the cigarettes or a kind of modern. aromatic liquids are placed in a chamber within the device and heated with a battery powered coil until they turn into inhalable vapor. the vapor liquids containing greedy and secluding glycerol and nicotine but in lower doses than in cigarettes. the packaging for the liquids is highly colorful perhaps to sen

thought the ban would soon be lifted and they'd be able to set up private businesses again but now cubans believe that there is some internal disagreement with the government about the privatisation process. cuba's privatisation process underway in two thousand and ten the economy then was in a mess and the government was forced to cut of jobs entrepreneurship seems to offer a solution the move led to a rush of new small businesses from industrious streets to head dresses and bed and breakfasts but the cuban state still controls eighty percent of the economy and many now fear the government isn't serious about their ban on privately owned businesses. cigarette looks like smoking but there's really no smoke at all what comes out of the cigarettes is vapor which is why aficionados they ping the company two hours north of berlin experts in beijing culture ricardo is one of germany's biggest manufacturers and retailers of the cigarettes demand for they've been continues to grow as does the workload. is the developing fast so it's difficult for us to stay on top of order. we place a lot of bag

analyst: cuban cigar sales are breaeaking records. a surge in demand from china has helped global revenue r rise of percent last year. chinese seals up 33% in 2017, andwing havanas to bring 500 million dollars for the first time ever, despite the fact an ongoing embargo prevents export to the largest cigar market, the u.s. china is developing a taste for handrolled cigars, but they are three on the export list for cubans, behind spain and france. , cigardid not know lovers in france began to smell it in the air. out --e: thank you for thank you for -- i was going to say our cigar roundup. the business roundup. time now for our press review. we look at the main stories around the world. it is good to have you. the murder of a journalist and slovakia really sent shockwaves throughout the country. analyst: the 27-year-old was an investigative journalist for the slovakck website " -- "actuality." he and his partner were shot dead, targeted possibly because of investigative work for that website. you see here they are leading with a pictur

and all cuban operatives who planned or otherwise participated in the shootdown. to this day that same regime that violated international law, that killed carlos, mario, an pablo remains as oppressive as ever, routinely beating and harassing peaceful protestors and incarcerating journalists. we cannot let anyone forget the blood at the hands of the castro regime remains. the brothers to the rescue and their families will forever serve as an inspiration for those who are willing to endure great sacrifices for the sake of a free cuba. mr. speaker, i would like to congratulate the recipients of the 2018 torch awards from my alma mater, florida international university. the torch award is the highest honor given to both faculty and alumni by the f.i.u. alumni association, highlighting the excellence they bring to their professions and the pride they bring to f.i.u. as an educational institution. their exceptional achievements and contributions not only to our university but to our miami community at large have earned them this prestigious award. this year's honorees i

>> it's interesting so, cuban is doing his own investigation. the position of we're looking at that but keep this mind the nba can do their own investigation and have two provisions in their agreement where they can penalize the organization so if, for example, they find this -- the results of the investigation to be conduct detrimental to the league they can fine him money that could reach a million dollar, not only that, if it's in the best interest of the league to penalize, and there's no other solution in the cba, he could be looking at draft picks or more millions. >> all right. far from over, it seems. >> we'll see how it goes with the investigation. >> seeing you with bob ley on espn on "outside the lines." >> thank you, robin. >>> swatting incident. the target a popular youtube gamer, just 12 years old. gio benitez here with the story and, gio, when police surrounded his home, scariest moment of peter's life. >> can you imagine? this kid was just sitting there playing his game, tens of thousands watching live on youtube, when a prankste

. >>> and the big buck's fine for mark cuban. what he did and said that will cost him half a million dollars. >> it will cost you time if you're trying to get on the bay bridge or off of it. the skyway in san francisco. as you can see, it's slow both ways but especially approaching the bridge heading east. i guess folks are back from >>> the city of san francisco moved a step closer to removing a controversial statue in front of the main public library. >> it's called early days. part of a larger monument depicting the larger conquest of california. ly an melendez has the story. >> the pioneer monument is one of the most recognizable in the city. for years, one of the statues generated great controversy. it showed a missionary and a native american and a cowboy. according to critics, it's the conquest of california and the oppression of native americans. the native american is on the ground while a friar is pointing to heaven. to many, it's a symbol of genocide. >> it perpetuates racist attitudes and puts white supremacy on a ped

late cuban revolutionary leader fidel castro's eldest son has committed suicide according to cuban state media fidel castro diaz balart was sixty eight and it's reported that he had been battling depression for some time he turned the nickname fidel lito or little fidel for his resemblance to his late father it's believed it recently been receiving hospital treatment that was released as an outpatient at the time of his death he was serving as a scientific advisor to cuba's state council and was a leading figure in the country's nuclear program. and you can watch artie's interview with the late cuban need to sun talking about revolutionaries on r.t. dot com or are you tube channel because to firmly you're talking about to. leave the. they were fighting for more than sixty years together that's nothing to do with the castro family. family as all families is that it's one body do you have any political ambitions once i was this question maybe because of my name or i look like i was pretty good most of the lot like you supposed to be something natural that i have political ambition but all

late cuban revolutionary leader fidel castro's eldest son has committed suicide according to cuban state media fidel castro diaz balart was sixty eight and it's reported that he had been battling depression for some time he turned the nickname fidel little or little fidel for his resemblance to his late father it's believed he had recently been receiving hospital treatment but was released as an outpatient at the time of his death he was serving as a scientific advisor to cuba's state council and was a leading figure in the country's nuclear program. and you can watch artie's interview with the late cuban need a son talking about revolutionaries on r.t. dot com or are you tube channel because your family you're talking about to. leave the. they were fighting for more than sixty years together that's nothing to do with the castro family. family as all families is that it one body do you have any political ambitions once i was this question maybe because of my name i look like i was pretty good. supposed to be something that's true that i have political ambitions but though my politico my

jewish, cuban -- cuban jew -- they are called cuban, jewish, cuban jews -- they are called jewbans. you must remember to respect denial. it's a key part of the human architecture, allowing us to get when we do morning not think we can get up, when the world has thrown so much at us, it seems untenable. we need to all respect denial. there's a lot of people in the country in denial. when you respect them out there in your campaign, when you respect them in all the ways you rewrite or hope to rewrite the laws and your understanding of them, and that is what the journalist tries to do, but there are principles. we know that. there is also compromise. let me just talk a minute about it. because it is hard. there are many rooms like this, like the other side is the enemy. i cannot even beat in the same room with them. we have been here before. this is often the way it is in this country. us and them. i mean, they are not even a human being like me. how can i a core them the respect of the negotiation? let's be very clear about this. fate.s fact, not this country has survived from its sta

cuban used to get us visas through an embassy in havana. but they must travel to columbia. processing in havana. the number of immigrant visas has since crashed. the extra travel cost simply too much for many. pedro, a pastry salesman is one of lucky once finally getting the paperwork he needs. translation: today i have got what i most desired —to today i have got what i most desired — to reunite with their family in the united states and see my children, my grandchildren, all my family. now, united after so many yea rs family. now, united after so many years with his daughter, over coming the extra difficulties that are now stopping so many cubans from setting foot on american soil. police in calais have told the bbc they fear there'll be another camp in the region within 6 months, because of the rate at which migrants are returning to the area. french authorities cleared the so—called jungle camp in 2016, where up to 8 thousand migrants were living, trying to smuggle themselves onto lorries bound for the uk. at the moment, it's estimated that around 800 migrants are there

kennedy who ordered twelve hundred cuban studies before blockading the island during the cold war. ties aren't quite so bad nowadays but the economic boycott is still in place so cuba has to look elsewhere for exports that's good news for aficionados in countries like canada for them anything but a cuban is close but no cigar as far as the passion and dedication the way they make it the cigar it's really crafted in cuba which is different from any place of food so the place to be is heaven as annual cigar festival which draws visitors from fifty countries to place orders and sample latest offerings and more and more of those sales are headed for china. the government sells its a car through up on knows it's a joint venture with britain's imperial tobacco and this year it hit a milestone. in terms of worldwide sales by no scruple to reach the historic figure of five hundred million dollars for the first time with twelve percent growth compared to twenty sixteen at a constant exchange rate it's a spectacular result. so cuba's cigar sales are on a roll even if its neighbor to the nort