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The UN General Assembly has overwhelmingly condemned the U.S. economic embargo on Cuba for a 33rd year. The vote, occurring as Hurricane Melissa tore through the island, softened Washington's isolation on the long-standing Caribbean issue, though new friction grows around an American military buildup.
The non-binding resolution, reflecting world opinion, passed 165-7, with 12 abstentions. Last year, the vote was 187-2, with the US and Israel casting 'no' votes and one abstention.
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