Havana, February 27 (RHC)-- The 19th edition of the Habano Festival began Monday in Havana, catching the attention of at least 1,000 experts and Cuban cigar lovers from some 50 nations.... More


Beijing, February 27 (RHC-PL)-- Cuba's ambassador to China Miguel Angel Ramirez and China's Deputy Justice Minister Liu Zhiqiang met Monday in Beijing to evaluate prospects for expanded cooperation in the judicial and legal matters.... More


Lisbon, February 27 (RHC)-- In Portugal, police have arrested a former U.S. intelligence operative and are preparing to extradite her to Italy, where she faces a prison sentence for her role in the kidnapping and rendition of an Egyptian cleric in 2003. ... More


San Juan, February 27 (RHC)-- In Puerto Rico, thousands of university students went out on strike, protesting imminent cuts to public education amid an economic crisis. ... More


Washington, February 27 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump says he will not attend this year's White House Correspondents' dinner, reflecting a break with past presidents amid growing tensions between his administration and the media. ... More


Las Vegas, February 27 (RHC)-- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has assured the Republican Jewish establishment that Washington's bonds with Israel will grow stronger under the new administration of Donald Trump. ... More


Washington, February 27 (RHC)-- A majority of Americans feel embarrassed by the administration of President Donald Trump, a new opinion survey has found. ... More


Berlin, February 27 (RHC)-- German authorities have reported an increase in the number of attacks on refugees as the country continues to grapple with an influx of asylum seekers that began to hit the country two years ago. ... More


Moscow, February 25 (RHC-PL) -- Cuban Ambassador to Russia Emilio Lozada García met Friday in Moscow with the head of the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs of the Russian Federation, Alexei Palamarchuk.... More


Guantánamo, February 25 (RHC)-- Visiting professors of the University of Bamberg, in Germany, has expressed their interest in signing cooperation accords with Cuba toward the preservation of natural and architectural heritage.... More


Mexico City, February 25 (RHC)-- Mexico says it does not need financial aid from the United States, after U.S. President Donald Trump requested a review of Washington’s assistance to Mexico City over the last five years.... More


Washington, February 25 (RHC)-- U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged a "massive” increase in military spending, saying he will implement “the greatest military build-up in American history.” ... More


Ramallah, February 25 (RHC)-- Israeli military forces have clashed with hundreds of Palestinian protesters on the anniversary of a 1994 massacre carried out by a far-right Jewish settler in the southern part of the occupied West Bank. ... More


Washington, February 25 (RHC)-- The White House has blocked a number of major media outlets from a press briefing, showing President Donald Trump’s determination in fighting what he calls “fake news media.” ... More


Louisville, February 25 (RHC)-- The son of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was detained for hours by immigration officials earlier this month at a Florida airport, according to a family friend. ... More


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