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Move comes in the wake of "specific attacks" on diplomats in the Caribbean island nation

A US flag is seen on a balcony in Havana, Cuba. (File photo: Reuters)

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	The United States has ordered 60 percent of its staff to leave the American Embassy in Havana because of &quot;specific attacks&quot; on diplomats and will warn American tourists that some attacks have occurred in Cuban hotels, the Associated Press reported on Friday, citing unidentified senior officials.</div>
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	The embassy will stop processing visas and will issue a new travel warning on Friday saying that some attacks occurred in Cuban hotels and US tourists could be exposed if they travel to Cuba, the officials told AP.</div>
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US cuts embassy staff by 60%, urges Americans not to travel to Cuba

Move comes in the wake of "specific attacks" on diplomats in the Caribbean island nation