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November proves lethal for immigrants

International news staff — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 12:11:38 -0500

At least 365 immigrants drowned in the Mediterranean, November 15-17, making the month the most lethal of 2016

Ana Tijoux: A cry for freedom

Michel Hernández — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:11:56 -0500

Havana concert-goers enjoyed the debut in Cuba of one of the highest caliber rappers in Latin America

Health promotion in Cuba: An example to be followed internationally

Cubaminrex — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 09:11:33 -0500

A high-level delegation headed by Cuban Minister of Public Health Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, is participating in the 9th Global Conference on Health Promotion, running through November 24 in Shanghai, China

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea arrives in Cuba

Iramsy Peraza Forte — Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:11:25 -0500

During his stay, which will continue through Wednesday November 23, the leader will hold official talks with Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers

Prime Minister of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea to arrive in Cuba today

Granma — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:11:25 -0500

During his stay, the distinguished guest will hold official talks with Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers

A proud nation (+ Photos)

Lissy Rodríguez Guerrero — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 08:11:37 -0500

On the last National Defense Day, yesterday November 20, a tactical maneuver was conducted by the Western Army's Revolutionary War Navy, illustrating the preparedness of leadership and command bodies, and that of troops

Raúl leads meeting of National Council of Defense Socio-economic Body

Granma — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:11:40 -0500

Participating in this activity were various members of the Party Political Bureau, vice presidents, ministers, and other government authorities

Toa River Bridge is much missed

Jorge Luis Merencio Cautín — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 17:11:51 -0500

A conversation with the original project manager of Baracoa's renowned bridge, swept away during Hurricane Matthew

New shipment of aid from Venezuela for those affected by Hurricane Matthew

Eduardo Palomares Calderón — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 10:11:41 -0500

The fourth Venezuelan shipment of humanitarian aid to Cuba totals 579 tons, including 50,000 square meters of lightweight roofing, doors, windows, frames, sanitary kits, electrical equipment, paint and tools

Marabana 2016: Three decades and new records (+Photos)

Jorge C. de la Paz — Mon, 21 Nov 2016 09:11:03 -0500

This Sunday, November 20, Havana once again became host to the world’s runners, on the 30th edition of the Marabana marathon

Raúl receives President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Granma — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:11:51 -0500

During the fraternal meeting, the two leaders reaffirmed the excellent state of bilateral relations and their intention to further strengthen political, economic, financial, and cooperative ties

AIDS: Prevention in our hands

Karina Marrón González — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 08:11:45 -0500

83% of HIV/SIDA patients on the island are alive today thanks to over 30 years of work by the National STI/HIV/AIDS Control and Prevention program

Cuban youth to join International Students’ Day celebrations

Alejandra García — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:11:52 -0500

The day began as a commemoration of the Nazi storming of universities in Czechoslovakia on November 17, 1939, a few months after the outbreak of World War II

20 years of continuous work

Mireya Castañeda — Fri, 18 Nov 2016 12:11:50 -0500

The first two decades of the Centro Cultural Pablo de la Torriente Brau, have left a splendid cultural legacy, thanks to this beam of light that never stops and never ends, with which the troops at 63 Muralla approach their daily work led by poet and filmmaker Víctor Casaus

Cultivation of medicinal plants in Pinar del Río

Ronald Suárez Rivas — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:11:19 -0500

With the experience of more than two decades of sustained work, and good prospects for increasing areas under cultivation, Pinar del Río continues to expand its production of medicinal plants

Lescay's 43.6 seconds in the 4x400

Granma — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 15:11:41 -0500

Yoandys Lescay qualified for the individual 400 meters semifinals at this summer’s Olympics with a time of 45.00. In the relay, his take-off in motion, along with a blazing performance, to support the team effort, was recorded at 43.60 seconds, the best in Río

Science: A priority for Cuba’s development

Prensa Latina(PL) — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 12:11:15 -0500

Cuba is prioritizing science as a driving force toward the country’s development, noted the island’s Ambassador to UNESCO, Dulce Buergo

Raúl launches Strategic Exercise Bastion 2016

Raul Castro Ruz — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 10:11:25 -0500

Full text of announcement by Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of Cuba's Councils of State and Ministers, to officially initiate the strategic exercise, yesterday morning, November 16

U.S. imposes new fine for trading with Cuba

Cuba vs Bloqueo — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:11:12 -0500

The fine was levied on National Oilwell Varco, and its subsidiaries Dreco Energy Services and NOV Elmar, by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, as part of U.S. government efforts to enforce the blockade

Recovery efforts in Baracoa praised

Jorge Luis Merencio — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 13:11:08 -0500

Despite slow progress in coconut producing areas, efforts to repair damage to agricultural facilities linked with cacao and coffee production are steadily moving ahead

Cities for all ages

Yenia Silva Correa — Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:11:35 -0500

Given the high rate of population ageing in Cuba, public spaces are being adapted to meet the needs of the community

PRODAL: A socialist state enterprise supporting development

Nuria Barbosa León — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 09:11:31 -0500

Cuba is committed to strengthening the socialist state enterprise as the driving force of the economic model the country aspires to develop, with the ultimate aim of achieving systematic growth under the principle of efficiency and productivity

President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to visit Cuba

Granma — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:11:03 -0500

Compañero Tran Dai Luang will arrive this Tuesday, November 15, on an official visit to the island

Fraternal encounter between Fidel and Vietnamese President

Granma — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 08:11:01 -0500

Yesterday afternoon, November 15, Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz received Tran Dai Quang, President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, who arrived in Cuba for an official visit earlier in the day

New construction materials industry to support recovery

Jorge Luis Merencio — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 09:11:03 -0500

To support efforts to repair damage caused by Hurricane Matthew, 22 small plants producing construction materials will soon be in operation in the province

Cuba will put up a good fight against strong rivals

Yosel M. Castellanos — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 15:11:42 -0500

With the goal of wining its 16th title, Cuba will send nine boxers to the Youth World Boxing Championships in the Russian city of St. Petersburg, set to take place November 17-26

Colombian government and FARC-EP sign new peace agreement

ACN — Mon, 14 Nov 2016 12:11:29 -0500

The new agreement represents a step forward in the long running peace process, replacing the document which was voted down by a small margin in an October 2 plebiscite, and taking into consideration subsequent proposals from diverse sectors of society

French solidarity group supports cooperation with Cuba

Nuria Barbosa León — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 13:11:30 -0500

In an effort to publicize the accomplishments of the Cuban Revolution and challenge the criminal U.S. blockade of Cuba intended to punish the country's people, the Cuba-France Cooperation Association continues its work, which began some 21 years ago

#NoDAPL Day of Action sees hundreds of protests across the U.S.

TeleSUR English — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 11:11:19 -0500

200 protests were planned across the United States