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UNITED NATIONS

Countries vote against US embargo on Cuba

The UN General Assembly on Wednesday adopted overwhelmingly an annual resolution urging the United States to end its long-standing economic and trade embargo against Cuba. The resolution garnered support from 187 states, with only the US and Israel casting against it and Moldova abstaining. The General Assembly reiterated its call for all states to refrain from promulgating or applying restrictive laws and measures in line with their obligations under the UN Charter and international law. Though nonbinding, the result reflects the isolation of the US regarding its long-standing embargo policy, first imposed in 1960.