Obama locks horns with Castro during historic visit to Havana

Leaders clash over human rights and trade before sharing a very awkward handshake

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US President Barack Obama sits next to Cuban leader Raul Castro during a state dinner in Havana
(Image credit: ADALBERTO ROQUE/AFP/Getty Images)

US President Barack Obama's historic trip to Havana has been overshadowed by disagreements with his Cuban counterpart, Raul Castro.

Officials held three hours of bilateral talks yesterday, sparring over issues including human rights and the ongoing trade embargo, before the two leaders attended a strained press conference to discuss the meeting.

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