What’s hot in Havana now

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Conner Gorry. Published Sep 25, 2011. Beyond Buena Vista, Half a century of revolution has produced some impressive art in all genres. Rap Group: “Los Aldeanos is making some of the most relevant music today,” says Juan Pin Vilar, director of the music program. Dance Troupe. Fresh off a two-week run at New York’s Joyce Theater last May, &shy;Danza Contemporánea de Cuba is the country’s premier contemporary-dance company. “Dance in Cuba is alive and well,” says principal dancer Joel Suárez Gómez. “But it’s regimented, with few opportunities for independent productions. I want to dance in the streets—to reach more people with something simple yet well done.” Read More

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Havana's refurbishment includes commerce and night life

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Conner Gorry.Sep 25, 2011. Sunset on Calle G, the epicenter of&nbsp; Havana's youth scene. (Photo: Michael Dweck) The city has been witnessing lightning-fast change. New economic regulations introduced in May have been a much-needed stimulus for private &shy;enterprises—from drag supper clubs to scuba schools to beauty salons—all competing to serve an emerging middle class and an influx of tourists.The Urbanist’s Havana. Reforms bring new street life, commerce, hardship, and hope. Read More

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Where to Eat in Havana

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Conner Gorry. Sep 25, 2011. Café del Oriente (Photo: Sven Creutzmann) Oases in a Food Desert. Havana is far from a great restaurant town, but culinary triumphs exist, at both state-run and private restaurants (known as paladares). Read More

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Cuba announces ambassador's withdrawal from Libya

<p style="text-align: justify;">The Associated Press. HAVANA—Cuba has decided to withdraw its ambassador and diplomatic mission in Libya and said that it does not recognize the rebels' transitional government.It warned that NATO's conduct could create similar conditions for an outside military intervention in Syria, which has been roiled by popular protests as well. Read More

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Diana Nyad ended attempt to swim from Cuba to Florida

<p style="text-align: justify;">Jellyfish, currents cut short Cuba-to-Florida swim. By the CNN Wire Staff. September 25, 2011 -- Updated 2040 GMT (0440 HKT) (CNN) -- Treading water before being helped out of the water, Nyad said the man-of-war stings had paralyzed some of the muscles in her back, given her chills and nausea. Doctors warned her she could suffer long-term health problems if she suffered another sting. "I've never been in any pain, ever, like that in my whole life," she said, adding, "Now it's set me so far back, I just don't' have the lung capacity to swim the way I can." Read More

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Florida Orchestra's exchange with Cuba a closer tie to Tampa Bay

<p style="text-align: justify;">By John Fleming, Times Performing Arts Critic. Sunday, September 25, 2011. this article depicts the history of Tampa and Cuba, and the event of&nbsp; Florida Orchestra's cultural exchange with Cuba,scheduled to take place this month.The history of Tampa cannot be written without devoting several chapters to Cuba,and the history of Cuba cannot be written without devoting many chapters to Tampa. Read More

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Baseball's roster with three players from Cienfuegos

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba.- The team is made up of 10 pitchers, three catchers, six infielders and five outfielders, with Alfonso Urquiola as the manager and José Hernández and José Roberto Medina as coaches.The pitchers are Dalier Hinojosa, Freddy Asiel Álvarez, Miguel Lahera, Miguel Alfredo González,Yadier Pedroso, Norberto González, Jonder Martínez, Vicyohandri Odelín, and Yulieski González, all with international experience and the rookie at this level Alberto Soto la O. Read More

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Republic of Congo President visits Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">President Joseph Kabila Begins Official Visit to Cuba. 2011.09.25 - 18:30:45 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. Havana, Cuba.- Joseph Kabila Kabange, President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), began an official visit to Cuba, where he arrived on Saturday along with his accompanying delegation. Read More

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Demand to End blockade versus Cuba at the UN General Assembly

<p style="text-align: justify;">By: Ileana Ferrer Fonte. United Nations, Sep 25 (Prensa Latina)The issue is included in the world forum's program under the heading: "The Necessity of Ending the Economic, Commercial, and Financial Blockade Imposed by the United States of America against Cuba," to be debated in October. For 20th consecutive year, the world demand for an end of the U.S. blockade of Cuba has gained strength at the UN General Assembly's plenary session, after fourth days of discussions. Read More

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International Congress on Orthopedics held in Havana

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.09.25 - 18:38:42 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu.Havana, Cuba.- The over 500 delegates from some 20 nations that participated in the event were updated on the latest developments of this specialty, while foreign experts highlighted Cuba’s advances in this field, which has benefited thousands of people in different parts of the world. Read More

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