Blog Archives May 2014

U.S. Drone Strikes Kill Civilians in Pakistan and Afghanistan

More than a dozen people have been killed and several others severely injured in separate strikes by U.S. killer drones in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The highest casualties have been reported in Pakistan where 10 people were killed in the U.S. drone strike on Wednesday.»

2014 Hurricane Season Approaching

In a few days the hurricanes season 2014 for the Atlantic, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico will start and better than knowing the forecast is the importance of being prepared, stated today a Cuban expert.»

Cuban Frederich Cepeda Trains at Giants Stadium (+photos)

After his official presentation as member of the Yomiuri Giants, team of the Nippon Professional Baseball Central League, Cuban Frederich Cepeda went to his first training in the Giants Stadium, in Kawasaki, where he performed batting sessions and proved spikes over the bases. As described in the official website of the Yomiuri Giants, Sancti Spiritus outfielder learned the Japanese for »

Documentary on Cuban Five Screened in France

“The Cuban Five: Obama and election of injustice” is the title of a documentary about the case of the five Cubans held prisoners in the United States, screened at the headquarters of the France-Cuba organization.»

Despite US Blockade Cuba will Renew Passports

The Cuban Interests Section in Washington announced that it will renew expired passports of Cubans living in the United States who are planning to travel to the island over the next few months.»

Sancti Spiritus Yulieski Gourriel Joins Frederich Cepeda in Japanese Baseball (+photos)

“I’m going to an experience I always wanted to live”, the stellar Cuban baseball player Yulieski Gourriel Castillo said after signing with the Yokohama Dena Baystars from the Japanese Professional Baseball League. Accompanied by his father, Lourdes, who played in that Asian country, the third baseman of Cuba national team, noted he will have to overcome obstacles like being far »

Mujica Urges Obama to Free Cuban Anti-terrorists

Barack Obama and Pepe Mujica

Uruguayan president Jose Mujica asked Barack Obama to take action and free the three Cuban anti-terrorists, who are still in US prisons, since the issue is a major factor to improve relations with Cuba.»