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Freed Cuban agents given heroes' welcomes as they land back home

Thee Cuban intelligence agents have been given heroes' welcomes as they landed back in their homeland after 16 years in prison in the US.

It comes as US President Barack Obama announced his country will restore diplomatic relations it severed with Cuba more than 50 years ago.

As part of a prisoner swap under the new policy, Cuba freed American Alan Gross in exchange for the three Cubans held by the United States.

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Castro sets up potential Obama meeting at summit

Cuban President Raul Castro has confirmed he will participate in the Washington-backed Summit of the Americas in Panama in April, potentially setting up his first meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama since the two countries agreed on Wednesday to re-establish diplomatic ties.

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