Liberians get nearly 12 years for theft of US aid
A federal judge sentenced two Liberians on Tuesday to nearly 12 years in prison in the theft of more than $1 million in U.S. aid meant to help rebuild their war-torn country. Full story
Misrata and western Libya remain focus for aid: U.S
International aid groups are rotating doctors into the besieged Libyan city of Misrata and evacuating migrant workers as fighting rages between rebels and pro-government forces, U.S. officials said on Monday. Full story
US to give Libyan rebels $25 million in aid
The Obama administration plans to give the Libyan opposition $25 million in non-lethal assistance in the first direct U.S. aid to the rebels after weeks of assessing their capabilities and intentions, officials said Wednesday. Full story
Cuba says blogger Yoani Sanchez part of "cyberwar"
Cuba attacked dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez in a nationally televised program on Monday, accusing of her being part of a "cyberwar" against the communist island by the United States and other enemies. Full story
Republicans in Congress aim to cut foreign aid
From solar-powered bikes to aid for an African country that spent millions on a massive monument, Republican lawmakers on Wednesday cited lots of candidates for cutting foreign aid. Full story
American contractor found guilty in Cuba
A Cuban court on Saturday found U.S. contractor Alan Gross guilty of crimes against the state and sentenced him to 15 years in prison, a verdict that is sure to have sweeping repercussions for already-sour relations between Washington and Havana. Full story
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