Cuba will chair, for the first time, the World Health Assembly, the 67th edition of which will be held on May 19-24 in Geneva, announced an official of the Cuban Public Health Ministry (MINSAP).»

The United Left (IU) has requested that the European Union (EU) denounce the U.S. ZunZuneo program for its attempts at destabilizing Cuba.»

The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, sent a wreath to the tribute held in Mexico to Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez, to whom he had a strong and lasting friendship.»

The Cuban outfielder signed a contract with the Yomiuri Giants, from May to November.»

When there are still several days away from the end of April, over 120 000 people ready in Sancti Spiritus to attend May Day celebrations in the eight municipalities of the province.»

The Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball announced that it has a deal with Cuban outfielder Frederich Cepeda, a longtime star on the Cuban national team who will join the Giants next month. »

Renowned Dominican singer Sonia Silvestre died Saturday at the age of 61, a few days after being admitted to hospital Plaza de la Salud in critical conditions due to a massive stroke and two heart attacks.»

Abdelaziz Bouteflika will rule for a fourth term after an overwhelming victory in the presidential election in Algeria on Saturday.»

South Africa and Mozambique confirmed an agreement against wild animal poaching, after recalling that the two countries are affected by the largest traffic route of rhino horns.»

The ancient Cuban village readies to celebrate its 500th anniversary.»