National Film Award Laureate and founder of the Cuban Film Institute –ICAIC-, José Massip, passed away in Havana over the weekend at the age of 88.... More
Caracas, February 11 (RHC) -- Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro called on all revolutionary forces to be alert, following an outbreak of violence in some states linked to the oppositio... More
United Nations, February 11 (RHC)-- Russia and China have skipped a UN Security Council meeting called to discuss a draft resolution that would impose more sanctions on Syria unless the government gives unrestricted access to deliver aid.... More
Rio de Janeiro, February 11 (RHC) -- Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff condemned the violence against a cameraman who was declared brain dead after being injured when covering a protest against bus fare hikes in the city of Rio de Janeiro last week.... More
Kabul, February 11 (RHC)-- The U.S.-led Western military alliance says at least two civilian contractors working for occupation forces have been killed in a bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan. ... More
Cartagena, February 11 (RHC) -- Members of Latin American trade bloc Pacific Alliance (PA) agreed on Monday to lift trade tariffs on 92 percent of goods traded among them, according to a statement released after the grouping's 8th summit in Colombia.... More
La Paz, February 11 (RHC) -- The number of people killed by landslides and flooding in Bolivia has climbed to 42, a top official said Monday.... More
Paris, February 11 (RHC)-- A new poll shows that French President Francois Hollande's approval rating has fallen to below 20 percent for the first time since his election in 2012.... More
Ramallah, February 11 (RHC)-- The Red Cross has suspended provision of tents to displaced Palestinians in the Jordan Valley region of the occupied West Bank, in a rare protest over Israeli confiscation of aid material.... More
New York, February 11 (RHC)-- A top American Jewish leader says the growing international campaign to boycott Israel over illegal settlements is one of Tel Aviv's greatest challenges. ... More
Tokyo, February 11 (RHC)-- The number of sexual assaults by U.S. military personnel in Japan is on the rise, as many offending soldiers receive either no or very light punishments.... More
Havana, February 11 (RHC)-- U.S. Democratic Senator Patrick Leahy and Republican Senator Jeff Flake have urged Washington to lift its over-50-year economic, commercial and financial blockade of Cuba.... More
Havana, February 11 (RHC)-- The Cuban government will consider the invitation made by the European Union to negotiate an agreement, according to a note published on the Foreign Ministry’s Web site. A statement signed by Deputy Foreign Minister Rogelio Sierra says Havana will consider it in a “respectful and constructive way.” ... More
Havana, February 11 (RHC)-- More than 2,700 delegates and guests from 42 countries are attending University 2004 here in Havana.... More
Havana, February 11 (RHC)-- Ukrainian scientists and executives have expressed their interest in Cuban cancer medications produced by the Havana-based Labiofam pharmaceutical company.... More
