Santiago de Chile, March 5 (RHC)-- In Chile, the daughter of former President Salvador Allende is poised to become the first female leader of the Senate. Senator Isabel Allende will take up the post next week after she was selected by lawmakers from the party of President-elect Michelle Bachelet. ... More


United Nations, March 5 (RHC)-- The United Nations has proposed a nearly 12,000-member peacekeeping force for Central African Republic where sectarian conflict has raised fears of a possible genocide. ... More


Tel Aviv, March 5 (RHC)-- Israeli government figures show that Tel Aviv initiated more than twice as many West Bank settlement homes last year than it did the previous year. ... More


Los Angeles, March 5 (RHC)-- U.S. border agents are facing new scrutiny for killing migrants, with 21 civilian deaths reported since 2010. ... More


Caracas, March 5 (RHC)-- Cuban President Raul Castro paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on Wednesday at Caracas' Cuartel de la Montaña garrison, which treasures the mortal remains of the Venezuelan leader. Today, March 5th, marks the first anniversary of his death.... More


Cubans Pay Homage to Hugo Chavez

Havana, March 5 (RHC)-- Across the island, Cubans paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on the first anniversary of his passing. In Havana, a documentary film and a photo exhibit was opened, plus the cancellation of three postage stamps.... More


Havana, March 5 (RHC)-- The United Kingdom has denied an entry visa to Cuban anti-terrorist fighter Rene Gonzalez, who was invited to participate at the International Investigation Commission on the case of the Cuban Five, to take place March 7th and 8th in London.... More


Havana, March 5 (RHC)-- The symposium Clinical Aspects of Parkinson's Disease and Cerebellar Ataxia stands out in the scientific agenda of the 4th International Conference on Neurological Restoration, which will begin today in the Cuban capital.... More


Berlin, March 5 (RHC)-- The International Tourism Fair (ITF) begins in Berlin today in the presence of official delegations from 100 countries, tour-operators, travel agencies, airlines, and thousands of visitors.... More


Considered the best Cuban soprano of recent times, young Cuban singer, Bárbara Llanes, will perform in France on March 14th and 15th, along with pianist Rolando Luna. ... More


Cuban film director, Juan Carlos Tabío, has been granted the 2014 National Film Award for his contributions to the island’s film industry, with classics such as Plaff.... More


Caracas, March 5 (RHC)-- Cuban President Raul Castro paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on Wednesday at Caracas' Cuartel de la Montaña garrison, which treasures the mortal remains of the Venezuelan leader. Today, March 5th, marks the first anniversary of his death.... More


Havana, March 5 (RHC)-- Across the island, Cubans paid tribute to Bolivarian leader Hugo Chavez on the first anniversary of his passing. In Havana, a documentary film and a photo exhibit was opened, plus a ceremony with the cancellation of three postage stamps.... More


Havana, March 5 (RHC)-- The United Kingdom has denied an entry visa to Cuban anti-terrorist fighter Rene Gonzalez, who was invited to participate at the International Investigation Commission on the case of the Cuban Five, to take place March 7th and 8th in London.... More


Geneva, March 4 (RHC) -– Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua has accused international media outlets of conducting a psychological war against the oil-rich nation. ... More


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