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10/27/2004:

"Cuba move triggers war of words"

The US and Cuba have launched into another bitter war of words following Cuba's decision to ban transactions in dollars on the island.

Fidel Castro announced the ban, which takes effect in two weeks, in response to a tightened US embargo.

The US said the move demonstrated Cuba's "economic desperation"; later the Cuban central bank said the move had struck a "forceful blow" at the US.

Full Article : news.bbc.co.uk

Check the silly picture dishonest BBC placed on their site. They are trying to sell an image of children starving in Cuba.