Monthly Archives: November 2006

638 Ways to Kill Castro

A film about the US government’s 638 failed plots to kill Fidel Castro could hardly have come at a more timely moment. Last week, US government officials briefed reporters to suggest that Fidel Castro might have only months to live. … Continue reading

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Cuba launches new cigar for smokers with limited time

Havana – Cuba’s tobacco industry launched a new version of its famous cigars, called Minuto (minute), designed for smokers “with limited time,” local media reported Friday. The new Cuban cigar would be 194 millimetres long, weighing 7.1 grammes, sold in … Continue reading

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A fine time to be in the cigar business

Altadis and Swedish Match post good third-quarter cigar results Los Angeles, November 23 – The U.S. is still smokin’. The biggest players in the U.S. cigar market – Altadis S.A. and Swedish Match – both reported fairly good results for … Continue reading

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