Cuba Beats US, Wins Gold in World Baseball University Championship

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 7 (acn) A sensational three-run homerun by Alfredo Despaigne in the bottom of the tenth inning won Cuba the title of the Fifth World Baseball University Championship after defeating the US 4-3. Read More

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Fidel Castro makes 1st official gov't appearance

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA — A lively and healthy-looking Fidel Castro appealed to President Barack Obama to prevent a global nuclear war in an emphatic speech Saturday that marked his first official government appearance since emergency surgery four years ago. Read More

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Coffee Harvest Starts in Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Maisi, Guantanamo .- The 2010-2011 coffee harvest was officially launched yesterday in the country with a rally in this town, which was chaired by Orlando Lugo Fonte, president of the National Association of Small Farmers (ANAP). Read More

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LYONS: One trip candidate Jeff Greene can't shake

Maybe there is something amiss with the electronic navigation systems on Jeff Greene's mega-yacht. Read More

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U.S. advances to baseball title game vs. Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Vanderbilt's Sonny Gray scattered three hits over seven innings and Connecticut's George Springer hit a grand slam as the United States Collegiate National baseball team defeated host Japan, 4-2, Thursday in the semifinal of the FISU World University Baseball Championships in Yokohama Stadium. Read More

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U.S. said to be near easing restrictions on travel to Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Obama administration will soon ease some restrictions on U.S. travel to Cuba, according to growing but unconfirmed reports. Read More

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Carlos Varela and his group to be invited at the New York Lincoln Center

<p style="text-align: justify;">Cuban singer song writer Carlos Varela has been invited by New York's Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts at the Damrosch Park next August 11th. Their concert, scheduled for 6:00 PM is part of the Lincoln Center Out of Doors event, which this prestigious organization celebrates each year. Read More

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At 50, Cuban trade embargo is not aging well

The half-century-old Cuban trade embargo has seen better days. Read More

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Repair Works on Sea Road to Jardines del Rey Continue

<p style="text-align: justify;">CIEGO DE AVILA, CUBA.- Several construction units from the central city of Ciego de Avila are working on the repair of the causeway connecting mainland with the keys of Jardines del Rey, one of the most important tourist resorts of Cuba. Read More

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Successful Presentation of La Colmenita in Bogota

<p style="text-align: justify;">Cuban Children’s Theater Group La Colmenita HAVANA, CUBA.- The Cuban Children’s Theater Group La Colmenita performed the piece La Cucarachita Martina with great success at the Eliecer Gaitan Theater of Bogota, along with the Youth Philharmonic Orchestra of San Cristobal. Read More

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