Havana, July 22 (RHC) -– In his most recent Reflection, published Tuesday by the Cuban media, Revolution leader Fidel Castro stresses the role and significance of the recent summit of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) as an initiative able to meet the demands of today’s market and fight current inequalities.... More


Havana, July 22 (RHC) –- Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated the Cuban people upon his arrival on official visit to Havana on Monday evening and said his visit will further strengthen bilateral friendship relations. He was welcomed at Havana’s Jose Marti International Airport by Cuba’s First Vice President Miguel Diaz-Canel.... More


Havana, July 22 (RHC) –- Cuba and China signed several bilateral collaboration accords Monday in Havana to further boost joint development and ratified that China is Cuba’s second major commercial partner.... More


Matanzas, July 22 (RHC) -– The Provincial Assembly of People’s Power in the western territory of Matanzas granted Revolution leader Fidel Castro and President Raul Castro a special acknowledgement on the 40th anniversary of the government body.... More


Havana, July 22 (RHC) –- Cuba’s life expectancy climbed to 78.45 years during the 2011 through 2013 period, 0.48 years higher than in the 2005-2007 period, according to figures issued by the National Information and Statistics Office (ONEI).... More


A ballet gala dedicated to the long friendly ties between Cuba and China is set to be held at Havana’s National Theater with the performance of Cuban and Chinese National Ballet Dancers on Tuesday and Wednesday. ... More


Bogota, July 21 (Mercopress-RHC) -- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos opened a new session of Congress on Sunday, calling on lawmakers to back government efforts to strike a peace deal with the FARC rebels to end 50 years of war.... More


Sports News Roundup July 21

Brazil and Cuba were the winners in the XI Latin-American Skydiving Championship in the precision landing mode and the I Friendship Cup, which concluded on Saturday in Varadero.... More


Managua, July 21 (Xinhua-RHC) -- At least five people were killed and more than 20 injured on Sunday in Nicaragua after the celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Sandinista Revolution in Plaza Juan Pablo II in Managua.... More


Bogota, July 21 (Xinhua-RHC) -- One child was killed and four others were wounded in an attack staged by unidentified persons on a police station in northeastern Colombia on Saturday night.... More


Gaza City, July 21 (RHC)-- Palestinian resistance fighters say they have captured an Israeli soldier during Tel Aviv's ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, as the Israeli regime continues its offensive in the blockaded enclave. ... More


Bogota, July 21 (Xinhua-RHC) -- Colombia celebrated its 204th anniversary of independence on Sunday. Addressing the national celebration in Bogota, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos reaffirmed he will continue seeking a peace agreement to end a 50-year-old Colombian armed conflict in the country.... More


Islamabad, July 21 (RHC)-- In Pakistan, a U.S. drone strike killed up to 15 people Saturday in the village of Datta Khel in North Waziristan. It was the third U.S. strike in the region in less than two weeks. The New York Times, citing local residents and an anonymous official, said the dead were militants. ... More


Vienna, July 21 (RHC)-- Iran, the United States and five other countries have agreed to extend talks on Iran’s nuclear program for another four months after failing to meet a Sunday deadline. ... More


Hanoi, July 21 (RHC)-- In southern China, the strongest typhoon to hit the region in more than 40 years has killed at least 18 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes. ... More


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