Washington, March 10 (RHC)-- A group of U.S. Senate Democrats has broken ranks with President Barack Obama to block a key nominee. In a 52-to-47 vote, the Senate rejected the nomination of Debo Adegbile to head the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division. Adegbile is a widely respected lawyer who has argued before the Supreme Court on voting rights issues. ... More


Paris, March 10 (RHC)-- The problem of homelessness and poverty in France is getting worse with more individuals deprived of their basic needs. The trouble is particularly hard as in France the number of deprived people with poor housing has risen by 50 percent in the last decade.... More


Washington, March 10 (RHC)-- A U.S. Army general accused of sexual assault has pleaded guilty to three lesser charges. Brigadier General Jeffrey A. Sinclair has admitted to adultery, asking junior female officers for nude photos and possessing pornography while deployed in Afghanistan. ... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC)-- Cuban President Raul Castro described the Special Development Zone at the Harbor of Mariel, located west of Havana, as the most important project being built on the island. ... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC)-- The Cuban Communist Party reports the sad news that Melba Hernandez, member of the Party’s Central Committee and deputy to the National Parliament, passed away Sunday, March 9th. She died at the age of 92 from complications linked to Diabetes Mellitus, a disease she had suffered for a number of years. ... More


Harare, March 10 (RHC)-- Cuban Business Group LABIOFAM and the Agricultural Marketing Authority of Zimbabwe signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in the African country's capital.... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC)-- The Ernest Hemingway International Marlin Fishing Tournament invites nautical sports lovers to come to Havana from June 9th through the 14th.... More


Cairo, March 10 (RHC)-- At a meeting of the Arab League in Cairo, Cuba demanded the end of illegal Israeli practices in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, ratifying its support for the creation of an independent Palestinian State.... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC)-- Cuban singer/songwriter Silvio Rodriguez will offer a free concert at the main square of the Mexican capital on March 28th, according to La Jornada newspaper. ... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC)-- The International Colloquium on Jose Marti, Cuba's National Hero, will be held from May 14th to the 16th in Havana, organizers told the press.... More


Over 6.9 Quake Rocks California

San Francisco, March 10 (RHC)-- A strong earthquake rocked California Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Service. Reports say the quake registered 6.9 on the Richter Scale, although the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center described it as a 7.0 quake. ... More


Caracas, March 10 (RHC)-- Venezuelan representative at human rights organizations German Saltron denounced the operation in his country by some 100 NGOs funded by the United States.... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC) Cuban President Raul Castro described the Special Development Zone at the Harbor of Mariel, west of Havana, as the most important project being built on the island. ... More


The First Secretary of the Cuban Embassy to Australia, Jorge Trujillo, and other diplomats from the island opened a Cuban art exhibition at Melbourne’s Frankston Arts Center in Australia.... More


Havana, March 10 (RHC)-- The Cuban Communist Party reports the sad news that Melba Hernandez, member of the Party’s Central Committee and deputy to the National Parliament, passed away Sunday, March 9th. She died at the age of 92 from complications linked to Diabetes Mellitus, a disease she had suffered for a number of years. ... More


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