Cuba and Syria Ratify Interests in Parliamentary Exchanges

The President of the Syrian Friendship with Cuba Parliamentary group, Ayman Malandi ratified on Monday in Damascus an interest in exchanges at that level between both nations during an encounter with the Cuban ambassador to that country, Rogerio Santana. Read More

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Cuba condemns in UN politicization of the Syrian conflict

Cuba condemned the politicization of the Syrian conflict in the United Nations Security Council and reiterated that the solution of the crisis can only be achieved through respect for sovereignty and self-determination. Read More

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Turkish Airlines inaugural flight to Cuba arrives in Havana

Turkish Airlines, the airline with more destinations in the world, opened its flights to Havana, where it will travel from Istanbul three times a week, operations it plans to perform on a daily basis in short term. Read More

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Emir of Qatar reiterates willingness to expand cooperation with Cuba

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani reiterated his willingness to consolidate and expand cooperation relations with Cuba during a meeting in the capital Doha with visiting Cuban foreign minister Bruno Rodriguez, who is on a tour of Middle East countries up to November 28. Read More

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Qatar and Cuba to Strengthen Bonds

Cuba's newly appointed ambassador to Doha Eumelio Caballero and Qatari Foreign Minister Bin Saad Al Muraikhi analyzed the pace of bilateral relations between their countries and considered prospects to further develop those links. Read More

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Syria to attend Havana's International Trade Fair

A large Syrian business delegation will attend Havana´s International Trade Fair, which will run October 31 through November 4. Read More

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Pakistan donates 15 000 tons of rice to Cuba

The Islamic Republic of Pakistan gave Cuba on Friday a donation of 15 000 tons of rice, a gesture of solidarity with the Cuban nation, the easternmost area of which is recovering after the passage of Hurricane Matthew. Read More

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Cuba and Iran sign memorandum of understanding in key sectors

In the presence of Cuban President Raul Castro, and the head of state of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hasan Rohani, a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in various sectors was signed on Monday in Havana. Read More

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New agreements between Cuba and Saudi Arabia

Cuba and Saudi Arabia signed on Thursday in Havana two new agreements that will favor the export of products from that country to the island. Read More

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Who is Orlando nightclub shooting suspect Omar Mateen?

Omar Mateen has been identified as the suspect in mass shooting that left at least 50 dead and more than 50 others wounded at the Pulse Orlando, a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Mateen, 29, lived in Fort Pierce, Fla. He was born in New York to parents of Afghan origin and was a Muslim. Read More

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