Auckland, February 17 (RHC) – New Zealand has signed a cooperation arrangement with Cuba to support Cuban medical assistance in the Pacific islands. ... More


Havana, Feb 17, (RHC), – Nobel Chemistry Prize laureate Peter Agre, from the U.S.A., was granted the honor plaque for the 280 anniversary of the University of Havana.... More


Havana, Feb 17, (RHC), – The Havana Club brand said the new Añejo recipe, developed by Maestro Ronero, Don Asbel Morales, has been designed to provide a “sweeter taste profile and smooth drinking experience”.... More


Cape Town, February 17 (RHC-PL) -- The president of the Friends of Cuba Society (FOCUS) in Cape Town, Bheki Mvovo, expressed admiration for the Cuban people, whose sons and daughters contributed to the liberation of South Africa and putting an end to the racist apartheid system.... More


La Paz, February 17 (RHC-teleSUR) -- Thousands have been evacuated and displaced across communities in Argentina and Bolivia due to heavy rains.... More


Havana, February 17 (RHC-Prensa Latina)-- The President of the National Assembly of People's Power, Esteban Lazo, met on Monday with members of the European Parliament who are on an official visit to the island nation.... More


Puerto Principe, February 17 (RHC-teleSUR) -- Senior coordinator of the United Nations Cholera Response mission in Haiti, Pedro Medrano, said Monday that the epidemic plaguing the country should not be forgotten in order to avoid future fatalities.... More


Arlington, February 17 (RHC)-- The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) applauds bipartisan legislation introduced by Sen. Amy Klobuchar that, if enacted, would lift Washington's economic blockade on Cuba, according to AgriMarketing news website.... More


Havana, February 17 (RHC)-- The 24th International Book Fair in Havana honored on Monday Cuban scientist Carlos J. Finlay on the 100th anniversary of his death and Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes for the 400th anniversary of the publishing of The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La Mancha's second volume.... More


The National Literature Award for 2014 has been presented to outstanding Cuban intellectual, writer and pedagogue, Eduardo Heras at the Cuban Book Fair currently underway in Havana... More


Sport News Roundup February 16

Matanzas is still leading the standings to 24 days to complete the stage prior to the post season of the current Cuban Baseball Championship.... More


Cairo, February 16 (RHC)-- Egypt has bombed what it calls Islamic State targets in Libya after the group released a video showing the beheading of 21 Coptic Christians in Libya. The victims are led on to a beach dressed in orange jumpsuits like the prisoners at Guantánamo Bay and then beheaded one by one.... More


Kiev, February 16 (RHC)-- A ceasefire is under threat in eastern Ukraine after taking effect this weekend. Sporadic fighting has reportedly broken out in several areas. ... More


Caracas, February 16 (RHC-teleSUR)-- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has revealed new information on the foiled coup attempt against his government, including accusations that the country’s opposition leaders were aware of the plans.... More


Athens, February 16 (RHC)-- Greece said on Sunday it was confident of reaching agreement in negotiations with its euro zone partners but reiterated it would not accept harsh austerity strings in any debt pact. ... More


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