U.S. expels diplomats from Cuba

The United States on Tuesday expelled 15 Cuban diplomats amid accusations of sonic attacks on American diplomats in Cuba. The expulsion of Cuban diplomats comes after the U.S. ordered nonessential American diplomats to return home from Cuba. Officials say they believe U.S. diplomats have been targeted, perhaps with a sonic weapon, causing health issues including nausea, hearing loss, headaches, cognitive issues and fatigue. Cuba has denied involvement in the alleged attacks. The Cuba State must Departmentprovide greater says assurances of safety before regular diplomatic operations can resume. From online and wire reports

Desmond Boylan / Associated Press A worker carries cardboard at the U.S. Embassy compound in Havana. The U.S. has expelled several Cuban diplomats and recalled its own nonessential diplomats after unexplained health incidents.