Cuba has turned down U.S. storm relief handouts but is asking for trade restrictions to be lifted so it can buy U.S. materials to assist in its recovery from Hurricane Ike, officials said Thursday.

washtimes 10:56:00 AM CEST

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Keywords: United states, Mexico, Cuba / Hurricane Ike, Tropical Storm Gustav / people, coast, winds, island, miles

Start date: Monday, September 1, 2008

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