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Cuba stops U.S. mail in new hiccup in relations

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA (Reuters) – Cuba has suspended postal deliveries to the United States, its mail firm said on Friday, in a step backward for ties between neighboring countries that have made cautious progress in repairing a Cold War-era rift.Mail services across the 90 miles of sea that separates the Caribbean island from the coast of Florida, where more than 1 million people of Cuban origin live, were suspended in 1963 following Cuba's communist revolution. Read More

Nordic Walking sports aerobic exercise means health

<p style="text-align: justify;">Prensa Latina. Walking, a very healthy aerobic exercise and one of the most popular sports in the world, is very economic and has few deserters. Nordic walking is one version, and consists of walking with poles, inspired by the exercise used by skiers in the summer and practiced by millions of people, especially Europeans.Aerobic exercise is low to moderate exercise done in a sustained manner for a long time, with adequate oxygenation of the body's muscles. Read More

Coast Guard repatriates 6 Cuban migrants

<p style="text-align: justify;">MIAMI (MMD Newswire) January 20, 2011 -- The crew of the Coast Guard Sawfish repatriated six Cuban migrants to Bahia de Cabañas, Cuba, Thursday. Read More

Angola expects to reinforce co-operation with Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Havana - Angola hopes to continue counting on Cuba's contribution in various domains, with reciprocal advantages, on Thursday said the Angolan Vice-President, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, ANGOP has learnt. Read More

Cuba Travel eager to widen trips to the Caribbean nation

<p style="text-align: justify;">Cuba Travel Services Encouraged by President Obama's Decision to Expand Travel to Cuba: Industry Job Growth Expected.prnewswire. Press Release Source: Cuba Travel Services On Thursday January 20, 2011, 3:00 am EST. Cuba Travel Services (CTS) commends the Obama Administration for its decision to expand the rights of Americans to travel freely. The President has directed that changes be made to regulations and policies governing:&nbsp; (1) purposeful travel; (2) non-family remittances; and (3) U.S. airports supporting licensed charter flights to and from Cuba. Read More

Casa de las Americas Safeguards Indigenous Cultures

<p style="text-align: justify;">Jueves, 20 de enero de 2011.Cienfuegos, Cuba, Jan. 20 (Prensa Latina) With a newly created program for the study of indigenous cultures of the Americas, Cuba's Casa de las Americas is contributing even more to safeguarding the legacy of those communities.Cuban playwright Jaime Gomez Triana, director of the new program, reaffirmed that to Prensa Latina while attending reading sessions for the 52nd Casa de las Americas Literature Award in Cienfuegos, 250 kilometers southeast of Havana. Read More

Havana Club’s ultra-premium Selection de Maestros

<p style="text-align: justify;">20 January 2011 By admin. Following two successful years in the UK and other select markets, Havana Club is extending the availability of its authentic Cuban Barrel Proof rum by launching it globally as Havana Club Selección de Maestros.In a move to promote the craftsmanship and quality credentials of this super-premium rum, ‘Selección de Maestros’ reinforces the brand’s Cuban heritage by highlighting the involvement of the six experienced Maestros Roneros that collectively create it.The expertly crafted rum itself remains unchanged and its superior quality continues to be recognised with prestigious awards. Read More

Grenada Interested in Broadening Ties with ALBA, Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Escrito por Martin Hacthoun. 20 de enero de 2011, 10:16St. George, Dec 20 (Prensa Latina) Grenada will be seeking to strengthen old alliances and develop new ones in trying to secure economic and technical assistance in 2011, reports Caribbean News Now Read More

U.S. Colleges look toward Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">Ana Radelat from Washington, DC. CNC News. January 20, 2011. WASHINGTON – Most Americans are barred from traveling to Cuba, but the nation’s college students may soon be packing their bags to visit the island. Read More

Cuba to Use Its Teaching Force Rationally

<p style="text-align: justify;">Escrito por ana valdes portela. 20 de enero de 2011, 09:37Havana, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba will use its teaching force rationally, to preserve its achievements and raise the quality of education, said Education Vice Minister Rolando Forneiro. Read More