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Cuban Civil Defense Exercise Fine-tunes Disaster Prevention Mechanisms

Havana, May 20 (RHC)-- The Meteoro 2013 civil defense exercise wound up Sunday in Cuba after fine-tuning mechanisms to cushion the impact of hurricanes and other phenomena that could lead to disasters on the island.

Fidel, Raul and Cuban People Pay Homage to Jose Marti

Santiago de Cuba, May 20 (RHC)-- Floral wreaths on behalf of Revolution leader Fidel Castro, President Raul Castro and the Cuban people were laid on Sunday at the Mausoleum treasuring the mortal remains of Cuban National Hero Jose Marti on the 118th anniversary of his death in combat.

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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

Evo Morales Meets with Jimmy Carter on Bolivia's Maritime Dispute with Chile

La Paz, May 20 (RHC) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales arrives Monday in the United States to meet with former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Andean country's maritime dispute with Chile, brought to the International Court of Justice at The Hague in late April.

Venezuelan Security Plan Extends to Zulia, Lara and Carabobo

Caracas, May 20 (RHC) -- Nearly 12,000 troops are being deployed Monday in urban areas of the Venezuelan states of Zulia, Lara and Carabobo, as part of the “Secure Homeland” Plan, launched last week in different areas of Caracas.

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Culture

Havana Hosting Dutch Film Festival

A Dutch Film Festival is currently underway in the Cuban capital until May 25, featuring more than 10 recently made movies which have received both critics and audience’s acclaim.

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.

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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 ...