Miguel Diaz Canel has been nominated as the next president of the Council of State of Cuba.... More


In U.S. sports news, the Seattle Seahawks have postponed a planned tryout for former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, after Kaepernick declined to promise to stop kneeling during the playing of the national anthem ahead of games next season. ... More


Donald Trump and  Kim Jong-un

Washington, April 18 (RHC) U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that he hopes to meet the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong-un in June and work is underway to find the best location for the meeting.... More


Havana, April 18 (RHC)-- The 9th legislature of the Cuban National Parliament will be sworn this Wednesday. The 605 newly elected deputies to the National Assembly of People´s Power will assemble as of 9 am local time.... More


Cuban Delegation  at the VIII Summit of the Americas

Havana, April 17 (RHC) --  President Raul Castro congratulated the delegation that represented Cuba at the VIII Summit of the Americas, particularly on their firm stance in defense of the principles of the Revolution, Granma newspaper reported Tuesday.... More


Tokyo, April 17 (RHC)-- Japan's deputy foreign minister for political affairs Takeo Akiba said relations with Cuba constitute a priority for the Japanese government.... More


Cuba's Grand Hotel Manzana Kempinski

Santiago, April 17 (RHC)-- Cuba's Grand Hotel Manzana Kempinski has been named the continental winner of the Prix Versailles 2018 in architecture... More


FARC supporters protest the arrest of one of its leaders and representatives, Jesus Santrich, accused by the DEA of drug trafficking. Bogota, Colombia. April 9,

Havana, April 17 (RHC)-- The Cuban and Norwegian governments, which sponsored the talks and the subsequent peace agreement between the Colombian government and the former insurgent group FARC... More


Donald Trump together with May and Macron.  Photo: Reuters

London, April 17 (RHC)-- According to reports, last weekend's military strikes on Syria have sparked a sharp backlash against British Prime Minister Theresa May and French President Emmanuel Macron for their participation in the attacks. ... More


Damage caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.  Photo: AP

San Juan, April 17 (RHC)-- A new report by Rhodium Group has shed light on the devastating effects Hurricane Maria has had on the Caribbean island... More


Trump attorney Michael Cohen.  File Photo

New York, April 17 (RHC)-- In the United States, the deputy finance chair of the Republican National Committee, Elliott Broidy, has resigned over revelations he paid $1.6 million to a former Playboy model ... More


Members of Homeless Workers Movement (MTST) shout slogans as they leave the beachside apartment "Solaris" in Guaruja, Brazil April 16, 2018.  Photo: R

Brasilia, April 17 (RHC)-- Members of the Landless Movement and People Without Fear occupied Monday the apartment of Guarujá which was linked to former President of Brazil Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva... More


Razor wire protects a perimeter of the Lee correctional institution in Bishopville, South Carolina.  Photo: AP

Bishopville, April 17 (RHC)-- Seven prison inmates were killed and 17 others were seriously wounded during an eight-hour-long riot in the U.S. state of South Carolina... More


Former Honduran President Manuel Zelaya attends a news conference after casting his vote during primary elections in Tegucigalpa November 18, 2012   Photo: AFP

Tegucigalpa, April 17 (RHC)-- In Honduras, former presidential candidate Salvador Nasralla and former Honduran president Manuel Zelaya announced today the Opposition Alliance will continue and more protests are on the horizon.  ... More


Havana, April 17 (RHC)--A walk for life will be the opening act Tuesday for the 15th international Longevity Seminar slated to run from, April 17 through 20 in Havana.... More


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