Russia President Vladimir Putin announced Thursday the creation of a BRICS university, during the summit of the bloc underway in the Russian city of Ufa.»

Pope Francis concludes his four-day visit to Ecuador this Wednesday, and will head for La Paz, Bolivia, where he will be received by President Evo Morales and other officials.»

The US State Department informed this Friday about the official rescission of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The decision was adopted by US Secretary of State, John Kerry, once the 45-day Congressional pre-notification period is expired. In December 2014, the President instructed the Secretary of State to immediately launch a review of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor »

Salvadorian President Salvador Sánchez Cerén arrived Tuesday on a state visit to Cuba during which he will meet with his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro and attend other events.»

Cuba secured third place at the NORCECA Champions Cup with a 25-17, 25-22, 25-15 victory over Mexico at Joe Louis Arena.»

One of the island’s requests during the process of re-establishing relations with the United States had finally a positive outcome. CNBC’s Chief International Correspondent, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, confirmed through her account in Twitter (@MCaruso-Cabrera) that Stonegate, a small bank in Florida, has opened a bank account for the Cuban government.»

Cuban health professionals have the mission of saving lives and helping alleviate the situation in the Asian country after the earthquake of last April 25th.»

Serguey Torres got the gold medal in the C1 5000 meters, in the ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup, with venue in the city of Montemor-o-Velho, Portugal»

The United States and Cuba will hold a meeting in Washington on May 21, the U.S. State Department and the Cuban Chancery said Thursday.»

The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro Ruz, talked with His Excellency Francois Hollande, President of France, during his official visit to our country.»