More than 70 Countries in Marabana Marathon

Runners of 73 countries participate this Sunday in the 21st edition of the Marabana Marathon in this capital, according to Carlos Gattorno, president of the Organizing Committee. Read More

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Japanese Peace Boat Sails to Venezuela

The Japanese Peace Cruiser that arrived in Santiago de Cuba province on Thursday, November 15, as part of its traditional world tour to promote solidarity and the cessation of wars, is now sailing towards Venezuela. Read More

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Latin American Expert Praises Cuban Achievements in Treatment of Diabetes

Rosas Guzman, who was elected as ALAD president for the 2007-2010 period during this meeting that is being attended by 1,600 experts from 33 countries, praised the Cuban National Program to Fight Diabetes that goes from primary health care to specialized treatments. Read More

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President of New York Casa de Las Americas Passed away

Luis Miranda, long-time president of the New York-based Casa de Las Americas and a renowned fighter in defense of the Cuban Revolution died in that US city this week. Read More

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Cuba Reduces Deaths Caused by Workplace Accidents

A National Conference on Workplace Safety and Health is being held in Cuba organized by the union movement and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MTSS). From the beginning of 2007 to the end of September 2007, 62 people have died in Cuba in workplace accidents "10 less than last year for the same time period. However, the number of injured workers increased. Read More

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Cuba Vice President Stresses Lower Energy Consumption

He checked the state of works at the oil refinery Camilo Cienfuegos, investment by a Cuba-Venezuela joint venture which will begin processing 65 thousand barrels per day in the first stage by the end of next December. Read More

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Chan Chan Authors Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Cuba

The Compay Segundo band gave a concert last Thursday in this province in honor of the founder of the group Francisco Repilado, one of the most outstanding representatives of Cuban traditional music. Compay Segundos broad discography includes Buena Vista Social Club Anthology (1997), Lo Mejor de la Vida, 1999, Yo Soy del Norte, Anthology (2001) y Las Flores de la Vida, (2002). Read More

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New Latin American Cinema Festival Coming Soon in Havana

Some five hundred films in various formats will be exhibited at the 29th New Latin American Cinema Festival to be held in this capital from December 4 to 14. Twenty-three Havana movie theaters and video clubs will participate in the Festival and showings in the other 13 provinces and the Isla de la Juventud, will make it a national event. Read More

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USA wins gold medal at the Baseball World Cup

The U.S. took command of the game in the second inning when Jason Jaramillo singled in a run, and Cuban starter Yadel Carrillo walked in two successive batters with the bases loaded to stretch the American lead to 3-0. Read More

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Cuban Municipal Governments Constituted

The 169 Cuban Municipal Assemblies (local governments) will be constituted on Friday to rule for a new period of two and a half years. Read More

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