WASHINGTON — US and Canadian officials were investigating Thursday after diplomats posted to Havana fell ill, amid reports that they may have been targeted by a mysterious sonic weapon. ’Major concern’But -- justifying the expulsion of two Cuban diplomats from Washington -- she insisted that Cuba, as the US mission’s host nation, bears responsibility for its security. Later, after some America staff left, US officials asked two Cuban diplomats to leave Washington in response. "It is the Cuban government’s obligation under the Vienna Convention to ensure the safety and protection of our diplomats there." "We are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and US diplomatic personnel and their families in Havana," Canadian foreign ministry spokeswoman Brianne Maxwell said.

Source: Viet Nam News August 11, 2017 04:59 UTC