Chicago, October 31 (RHC/Workers World)-- The National Network on Cuba, an umbrella organization of Cuba solidarity, social justice and anti-imperialist groups in the United States, will hold its national meeting at the University of Illinois in Chicago from November 18th to the 20th. ... More


Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro

Caracas, October 31 (RHC)-- The Venezuelan government and opposition have gone to the negotiating table after months of increasing tensions, setting an agenda for ongoing talks focused on four key issues in the name of tackling the political and economic crisis affecting the country. ... More


Sanaa, October 31 (RHC)-- In Yemen, at least 60 people were killed and scores more wounded over the weekend when Saudi-led coalition warplanes bombed a security complex near the Red Sea.... More


Kabul, October 31 (RHC)-- A mortar attack by suspected militants has claimed the lives of at least seven civilians in northern Afghanistan. Mahmood Haqmal, the spokesman for the provincial governor in Baghlan province... More


Washington, October 31 (RHC)-- The race for the White House was jolted over the weekend when FBI Director James Comey notified congressional leaders that the agency was investigating more e-mails as part of its probe into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private e-mail system. ... More


Brussels, October 31 (RHC)-- In what’s been described as the biggest military buildup on Russia’s borders since the Cold War, the United States is promising to send troops, tanks and artillery to Poland... More


The Cuban TV show Sonando en Cuba came to an end over the weekend with the final round and awards ceremony attended by Puerto Rican salsa singer Victor Manuelle... More


Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez

Cartagena de Indias, October 28 (RHC) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez is currently in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, heading the country's delegation at the 25th Ibero-American Summit.... More


Havana, October 29 (RHC-PL), -- With a demonstration for the defense of sovereignty, Cuba will join the continental event for Democracy and against Neoliberalism on November 4, local press reported on Saturday.... More


Cuban Vice President of the Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas

Havana, October 29 (RHC-PL), -- The vice president of the Council of Ministers, Ricardo Cabrisas, met with Eric Jacob, Swiss assistant secretary of State for Economic Promotion, Granma newspaper reported on Saturday.... More


Havana, October 29 (RHC-PL), -- This week, Cuba has been declared the only country in the world to achieve sustainable development, according to a report that the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) publishes every two years.... More


Havana, October 29 (RHC-acn), -- The Cuban oil industry has drawn up plans to find new reserves and recover the production levels, or fields under exploitation, since oil is a strategic Cuban economic sector and a priority for foreign investment. ... More


Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva

United Nations, October 29 (RHC) -- The United Nations has accepted a petition from lawyers of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva claiming that the judge overseeing the Petrobras corruption case had violated Lula da Silva’s rights... More


Caracas, October 29 (RHC)-- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has said he is prepared to take more dramatic steps to counter what he deems an “economic war” by his political opponents, calling for a new round of nationalizations of companies engaged in economic sabotage.... More


Bogota, October 29 (RHC)-- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos asked the government's chief negotiator with the FARC to return from Havana and meet with opponents of the peace agreement, as well as victims of the 52-year internal conflict, in order to negotiate a new peace that he says is necessary to move forward.... More


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