Silver Medal for Cuban Circus Artists in Hanoi

<p style="text-align: justify;">Havana, Cuba, Aug 12 (acn) The Reik Duo of strength acrobatics, a member of the Cuban National Circus (CNC), obtained the silver medal in the 3rd International Circus Festival held in the city of Hanoi, the Vietnamese capital. Read More

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Aero Republica to launch Mexico and Cuba services

<p style="text-align: justify;">Aero Republica plans to launch services to Mexico and Cuba in October as the Colombian carrier focuses on international growth and puts the brakes on domestic expansion due to intense low-fare competition. Read More

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Fidel Castro Praises Capitalist Carlos Slim, and His Taste in Televisions

<p style="text-align: justify;">Ex-Cuban President Fidel Castro praised Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim’s intelligence and said the world’s richest man once gave him a TV. Read More

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Cuban Artists Hold Festival in Support of Fidel Castro’s Call for Peace

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, CUBA.- In support of Cuban leader Fidel Castro’s recent call to avoid a nuclear war, Cuban artists are carrying out this Thursday and Friday a nationwide festival called ‘With Fidel and for Peace’. Read More

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Works by Cuban Painter Raul Martinez on Display in New York

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, CUBA.- More than 40 pieces by Cuban artist Raul Martinez, (Ciego de Avila 1927- La Habana 1995), are currently on display at New York’s Magnan Metz, according to a report aired by the National Television Newscast. Read More

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Seismic Activity in Guatemala Continues

<p style="text-align: justify;">Seismic activity continues in Guatemala without causing casualties or damages so far, while the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction and the National Institute of Seismology, Volcanology, Meteorology and Hydrology (INSIVUMEH) are monitoring three volcanoes that have continuous activity. Read More

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Diana Nyad, 60, Swimming From Cuba To Florida

For swimmer Diana Nyad, turning 60 means it's time to finish what she started more than 30 years ago. Read More

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IBAF Executive Secretary Arrives in Cuba Thursday

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 12 (acn) Executive Secretary of the International Baseball Federation (IBAF) Israel Roldan arrives in Cuba on Thursday to discuss with local authorities the Cuban participation in the October qualifiers for the Pan-American Games and the World Championship. Read More

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New Populations of Birds Found in Cuban Wetland

<p style="text-align: justify;">CIEGO DE AVILA, Cuba, Aug 12 (acn) New populations of blue-headed Quail-Dove and Antillean palm swift were found in areas of the Great Wetland of northern Ciego de Avila, one of the major bird shelters in Cuba. Read More

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Cuba cuts US food imports 28 per cent

America is largest food seller to Caribbean neighbour Read More

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