NEW YORK — The Cuban government on Tuesday again denied any involvement in or any knowledge of a mysterious series of health incidents that have affected American diplomats in Havana. Cuba also strongly objected to President Donald Trump’s critical comments about the island in his speech to the U.N. General Assembly. “Cuba strictly observes its obligations to protect foreign diplomats on its soil,” the Cuban embassy in Washington said in a statement. On Trump’s UN speech, the Cuban statement was sharp, calling his remarks “disrespectful, unacceptable and meddling,” especially while the meeting in Washington was taking place. Trump has vowed to roll back the Obama administration’s rapprochement with Cuba and has said he will not further ease sanctions until Havana adopts democratic reforms.

Source: National Post September 19, 2017 22:55 UTC