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EU agrees to launch negotiations with Cuba
The European Union has agreed to launch negotiations with Cuba aimed at restoring full bilateral relations with the Communist-run island.The talks, which could begin as soon as next month, will try to increase trade and investment, and include a dialogue on human rights, officials said.
Since 1996, the EU has restricted its ties with Cuba to encourage multi-party democracy and progress on human rights.
The bloc is Cuba's second-biggest trading partner after Venezuela.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-26123441