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Exclusive: Cuba ready to end 50 year ban on professional boxing

Cuba is ready to ditch a draconian rule preventing boxers turning professional which has lasted more than 50 years so they can sign up to join the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) World Series of Boxing (WSB) and AIBA Pro Boxing (APB). Read More

Chavez Ally Travels to Cuba to See Ailing Leader

The president of Venezuela's National Assembly traveled to Cuba on Thursday to visit President Hugo Chavez, who is recovering on the island more than seven weeks after undergoing cancer surgery. Read More

Prominent Blogger-Dissidents Receive Contradictory Results on Visa Petitions

Famed Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez, who for years has asked for permission to temporarily leave Cuba, was finally granted her wish. Read More

January 31st

Eusebio Leal Receives Highest French Award

The Havana's Historian, Eusebio Leal, was awarded here today with the Order of Commander of the Legion of Honour, the highest honor given by the French government. Read More

Cuba – Battling cancer with biotechnology

Cancer is the second leading cause of death in Cuba, after cardiovascular diseases. It is estimated that every year about 21 000 people die of cancer on the island and more than 31 000 cancer cases are newly diagnosed. Read More

Louis Cruises to sail Cuba charters

Louis Cruises said it has chartered the 960-passenger Louis Cristal for a series of 15 cruises from Cuba in the winter of 2013-14. Read More

Cuban defector José Contreras meets fans while visiting Cuba

Pitcher José Ariel Contreras Camejo recently became the first Cuban “defector” in the major leagues to return to the island after relocating to the United States over a decade ago. Read More

Cuban defector José Contreras meets fans while visiting Cuba

Pitcher José Ariel Contreras Camejo recently became the first Cuban “defector” in the major leagues to return to the island after relocating to the United States over a decade ago. Read More

Cuba Welcomes Record Number of Tourists In 2012

Holidays to Cuba proving more and more popular as Caribbean island continues to modernise its offering to visitors Read More

January 30th

Silvio Rodriguez to Return to Costa Rican Halls

Cuban singer-songwriter Silvio Rodriguez will perform a concert on April 12 in Costa Rica's Ricardo Saprissa Stadium, after 23 years of absence from the national scene, the organizers reported here today. Read More