Cuba and China Strengthens Trade and Political Ties

<div align="justify"> A series of deals from Beijing to Havana are partly in line with Chinese economic expansion across the world -- trade between China and Latin America grew from $10 billion in 2000 to $140 billion in 2008 -- but there's also a nuanced political bond between the two that seems to go beyond cash. </div> Read More

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Cuba Allows Organised Religious Services in Prisons for First Time in 50 Years

<div align="justify"> Last Christmas and Easter, religious services were permitted in some prisons for the first time since the revolution. The government's change in policy means now they will not be restricted to special occasions. <br /> </div> Read More

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Cuba Defeats Nicaragua in Baseball Tournament

<div align="justify"> The match was a pitchers duel throughout with winning pitcher Yulieski Gonzalez giving up a lone run in the sixth inning on a double by pinch hitter Adolfo Matamoros, and after a rain delay, an RBI single by Jimmy Gonzalez. </div> Read More

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Almeida's Buried in Eastern Cuba

<div align="justify"> Almeida was buried in a mausoleum on a hill known as La Esperanza — &quot;The Hope.&quot; President Raul Castro attended the ceremony, but it was closed to international news media and state television showed no images of his appearance. </div> Read More

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Cuba Will Ask U.S. to Put an End to Trade Embargo

<div align="justify"> The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it will release Wednesday a report on the effects of the embargo that will be delivered later this month at the General Assembly meeting. </div> Read More

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