Cuba to Free 553 Prisoners After Biden Removes Terror Sponsor Designation

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In a major development, US President Joe Biden has announced that he will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This decision comes as part of a prisoner release deal, where Cuba has agreed to free 553 prisoners detained for 'diverse crimes'. The release is hoped to include participants in anti-government protests from four years ago. Biden's move is seen as a step towards normalizing relations between the two nations, which could help Cuba's dire economic situation. However, it's unclear if Trump will reverse this decision when he returns to office.

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