Austin, July 17 (RHC)-- The United States has begun a secretive two-month military exercise, known as Jade Helm 15, spanning across seven southwestern states. The war games officially got underway in Bastrop, Texas, and parts of Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, and Utah. ... More


The Hague, July 17 (RHC)-- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has ordered its chief prosecutor to review an earlier decision not to open a probe into a 2010 Israeli attack on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that killed nine Turkish activists. ... More


Damascus, July 17 (RHC)-- Syrian air defense forces have reportedly shot down a Turkish reconnaissance drone after it violated the crisis-hit Arab country's airspace and flew over parts of the northwestern province of Idlib.... More


Ramallah, July 17 (RHC)-- A large number of Palestinians are facing imminent displacement as Israeli authorities plan to demolish another Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. ... More


Chattanooga, July 17 (RHC)-- Four U.S. Marines were killed and three people were injured in shootings at two separate military sites Thursday in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ... More


Tokyo, July 17 (RHC)-- Authorities in Japan have urged more than 360,000 residents to evacuate their homes as Typhoon Nangka is barreling towards the country's main island. Local authorities urged at least 367,800 people in the storm's path to evacuate, the Kyodo News agency reported. ... More


Nicolás Maduro

Brasilia, 17 jul (EFE).- El presidente venezolano, Nicolás Maduro, anunció en la Cumbre del Mercosur que se celebra en Brasilia que la Unasur convocará para agosto próximo una reunión extraordinaria para analizar el conflicto territorial entre su país y Guyana.... More


Havana, July 17 (RHC)-- The Tenth Congress of Cuba's Young Communist League, the UJC, got underway today in Havana with the participation of 500 delegates and hundreds of invited guests. Cuban President Raul Castro and the Cuban Five were on hand at the opening session of the Congress Friday morning. ... More


Havana, July 17 (RHC)-- The 26th U.S.-Cuba Friendshipment Caravan, made up of 50 caravanistas, arrives today in Havana following a tour of numerous cities in Canada, the United States and Mexico... More


Havana, July 17 (RHC)-- Bishops of the Catholic Church in Cuba welcomed the message of hope and compassion that Pope Francis will bring to all Cubans during his visit from September 19th to the 22nd. ... More


Caracas, July 17 (RHC)-- More than 1,000 teachers from Venezuela and invited guests from other countries are meeting in Caracas for the National Pedagogical Congress. Among other issues, the teachers are discussing the quality and sovereignty of Venezuela's educational process.... More


Buenos Aires, July 17 (RHC)-- Bolivian President Evo Morales highlighted in Argentina the solidarity expressed by Pope Francis in the dispute between his country and Chile for a sovereign outlet to the Pacific Ocean.... More


Sports News Roundup July 17

The Cuban sports delegation participating in the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games is currently in third place with a harvest of 18 gold, 14 silver and 19 bronze for a total of 51 medals. But let's take a brief look at the performance of Cuban athletes on Thursday and upcoming sports events.... More


Havana, July 17 (RHC) –- Cuban President Raul Castro met on Thursday evening with German foreign minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who is on a two-day official visit to Cuba.... More


Havana, July 17 (RHC) –- The official re-opening of the Cuban embassy in Washington D.C. on Monday morning, July 20th will be attended by over 30 Cuban personalities and nearly 500 guests, a senior diplomat said in Havana.... More


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