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Regional Bloc Holds Ministerial Meeting in Havana

Havana, May 17 (RHC)-- The Ministerial Council of the Bolivarian Alliance of the Peoples of our America (ALBA) opened its 6th Meeting on Social Issues on Friday in Havana.

Ramiro Valdes Stresses Development of Alternative Power Sources

Sancti Spiritus, May 17 (RHC)-- Cuban Vice President Ramiro Valdes stressed the significance of alternative power sources -- such as the processing of cattle waste to produce electricity -- during a visit to central Sancti Spiritus province.

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Sports

Cuban Hurdler Ortega Triumphs in Guadeloupe

Cuban Orlando Ortega won the title in the 110-meter hurdles at the Athletic Championship underway in Guadeloupe, clocking 13.17 seconds, the best record of the year so far.

Belarus interested in boosting sports cooperation with Cuba

Visiting Minister of Sport and Tourism of Belarus Alexander Igorievich Shamko expressed here that his country is interested in strengthening sports cooperation with Cuba, according to reports from local media on Thursday.

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Exclusives

Press Conference by Josefina Vidal, Head of the United States division at Cuban Foreign Ministry

In recent days we’ve seen the stepping up of false statements and reports by U.S. Government officials regarding the case of American citizen Alan Gross and, in particular, on the alleged deterioration of his health.

Speech of Cuban FM at United Nations General Assembly (13/11/2012)

STATEMENT BY H.E. Mr. BRUNO RODRÍGUEZ PARRILLA, MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, AT THE UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON ITEM 41: “NECESSITY OF ENDING THE ECONOMIC, COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL EMBARGO IMPOSED BY THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AGAINST CUBA”. NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 13, 2012.

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World

Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva Calls to Fight for More Just World

Buenos Aires, May 17 (RHC) -- Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called in Buenos Aires to fight for a more just world and reiterated his call to further advance Latin American integration.

Bolivian Parliament Approves Law Allowing Evo Morales Run for Re-Election

La Paz, May 17 (RHC) -- Bolivia's Parliament has passed a law allowing President Evo Morales to run for a third term of office.

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Culture

Alicia Alonso presented with ALBA Award

Cuban First Vice-President, Miguel Díaz-Canel, presented Cuban National Ballet Company Director, Alicia Alonso, with the 2012 ALBA Award for the Arts and Letters at a ceremony in Havana’s National Hotel on Friday.

Rosario Cárdenas Receives National Dance Award for 2013

Outstanding Cuban choreographer and dancer Rosario Cárdenas was presented with the National Dance Award for 2013 at Havana’s Mella Theater with the attendance of Cuban First Vice-President, Miguel Díaz-Canel.

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Opinion

Cuba and Venezuela Further Strengthen Bilateral Friendship Ties

During the presidency of late Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez, an indissoluble friendship relation was forged between Venezuela and Cuba, based on mutual respect and solidarity. It is not then by chance that President Nicolás Maduro has visited the Caribbean island on his first trip abroad after assuming office as Venezuela's leader.

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May Day -- International Workers' Day

In most countries across the globe, workers are marking May Day -- International Workers' Day -- by taking to the streets, fighting back against their bosses and standing up to their oppressors, as the length and depth of the labor market crisis continues to worsen.

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More News and Reviews of Interest

Science and TechnologyAstronomers Discover "Green Galaxy"

Astronomers say that they have spotted the most environmentally friendly galaxy ever seen, one that converts fuel into stars with almost 100-percent efficiency.

TourismCruise Ships will Visit Cuban Tourist Destinations

Cayo Coco Key, off the northern coast of central Ciego de Avila province, is one of the tourist centers picked by Canada’s Starr-up Cruise Ship Company for its winter itinerary.

EconomyCuba to produce over 60 000 t of nickel this year

The Cuban nickel industry plans to produce around 62 000 t of unrefined nickel plus cobalt in 2013, according to local and foreign company reports.

HealthCuba to Host CentAm-Caribbean Medical Congress

The 23rd Congress of the Internal Medicine Society of Central America and the Caribbean (AMICAC) and the 11th National Internal Medicine Congress will be held in Havana on May 13-16, organizers ann ...