To get an idea of the magnitude of the growth, the number of deliveries in 2007 was 47.6 percent higher than those of 2006. Meanwhile, at the end of January, statistics showed a 59 percent increase with regard to the same period of the previous year. Read More
Cuban scientists from nine institutions met this week to analyze the possibilities to produce ethanol from sugarcane byproducts and other alternative sources without sacrificing food. Read More
In many countries the practice of law tends to smack of professional elitism and questionable ethics, often influenced by special interests that push the law into the background. In Cuba, a different peoples model prevails... Read More
HUGE celebrations in Cuba marking the unveiling of a memorial to Pope John Paul II are being hailed as an important milestone in the Churchs emergence from the shadow of communist control. Read More
Reformed Church leaders from the Caribbean and North America have called on the US to lift its economic embargo against Cuba in the name of justice and 'right relationships'. Read More
The coverage has also been full of speculation that a new president could open the path to restoration of capitalism in Cuba, usually presented as "bringing democracy", via a series of "reforms". Read More
Algerians held at the Guantanamo Bay prison are welcome to return home but if they face local charges they will be put on trial in Algeria, Justice Minister Tayeb Belaiz said in remarks published on Monday.
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Ecuador earlier said it had recalled its ambassador to Bogota and warned that Colombia's actions might result in "ultimate consequences." Mr. Correa canceled a visit to Cuba to deal with the crisis at home. Read More
Some 1,000 experts from a total of 52 nations are expected to attend a world economic conference hosted by Cuba from Monday to Friday, organizers said on Sunday.
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