Caracas, April 3 (RHC-Xinhua), -- Venezuelan authorities have arrested 18 suspects believed to be behind the recent wave of violent actions in the South American country, an official said on Wednesday.... More


MOSCOW, April 3 (RHC), -- Russia expected NATO to explain how the bloc's recent military build-up corresponded with existing bilateral agreements, the government said Thursday.... More


New Delhi, April 3 (RHC) -- Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has reportedly advocated for a "no first use" of nuclear weapons in a bid to cut down the nuclear dangers which may also pave the way for the elimination of atomic weapons.... More


Moscow, April 3 (RHC) – On Thursday, Russia cancelled zero export tax for natural gas it supplies for Ukraine. "I made a decision to cancel the government's decree No. 291 of April 30, 2010, taking into account that the (Russia-Ukraine) agreement has also been terminated," Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev told Alexei Miller, CEO of the gas company Gazprom, during a meeting.... More


México, 3 abr (Xinhua) -- El premio Nobel de Literatura 1982, el colombiano Gabriel García Márquez, fue hospitalizado esta madrugada en la capital mexicana, informó la Secretaría (ministerio) de Salud, que no precisó las causas del internamiento.... More


Sport News Roundup April 3

Supported by an offensive of 13 hits, Yosvani Torres, the most successful pitcher of the Season, improved from a shaky start to carry Pinar del Rio to win 7-4 over Industriales in the 5th game of the semifinal of 53rd National Baseball Championship.... More


Havana, April 3 (RHC) -- The U.S. created a text-message social network designed to foment political dissent and unrest in Cuba, according to an investigation by the Associated Press news agency.... More


Cuba and Yucatan Boost Relations

Cancun, April 3 (RHC)-- A bilateral commercial forum between Yucatan and Cuba has just concluded in Mexico with the participation of 35 Cuban business people. The aim is to strengthen bilateral cooperation and working relations in the economic, commercial, tourist and cultural sectors.... More


Roma, 3 abr (PL) La diputada cubana Mariela Castro afirmó aquí que el bloqueo impuesto por Estados Unidos a su país constituye una violación de los derechos humanos, durante un conversatorio con miembros de la Cámara de Diputados de Italia. ... More


Havana, April 3 (RHC)-- A new hydraulic connections line has become operational in CIEGOPLAST company, in Ciego de Ávila province, that will help prevent water leaks, ensuring supply to major cites, and saving money.... More


Cuban Diabetics Living Longer

CIEGO DE AVILA, Cuba, Apr 3 (RHC) 84% of people suffering from diabetes mellitus in Cuba reaches a life expectancy similar to those without the disease, which is today 78 years old.... More


HAVANA, Cuba, Apr 3 (ACN) A Greek Film Festival will be held for the first time in Cuba, starting from April 4 at Havana's La Rampa movie theater.... More


The 20th International Ballet Academies Encounter will pay homage to Cuban Ballet School founder, maestro Fernando Alonso, from April 12 through 26, with the attendance of more than 500 ballet students from 14 countries.... More


Havana , April 2 (RHC) -- The vice-president of Iran’s Radio Broadcasting Organization and director of HISPAN TV, Dr. Mohammad Sarafraz, paid a visit to Radio Havana Cuba on Wednesday, with the aim to strengthen cooperation between the two institutions.... More


Sport News Roundup April 2

Third baseman Yulieski Gourriel stole the show on Tuesday at the Industriales' 4-1 victory over Pinar del Río to put the capital's team just one win to reach the final of the 53rd Cuban Baseball Series. ... More


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