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Dozens of Ecuadorians warmly welcomed the Cuban delegation to the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students, which arrived in this capital today.»
Cuban Youth Delegation Warmly Welcomed in Ecuador
Prensa Latina News Agency
Films from Around the World at Havana Film Festival
Recent productions of German, Czech, Polish, South Korean and Caribbean cinematography will be shown in parallel screenings in the coming days as part of the 35th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana.»
Wide Repercussion in U.S. A. for Death of Mandela
Various U.S. political and social sectors expressed today sorrow for the death of the first black president of South Africa and iconic world leader, Nelson Mandela.»
South Africa Has Lost its Greatest Son, President Zuma Says
President Jacob Zuma confirmed today the death of South Africa’s former head of state, saying, “Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father.”»
World Mourns Death of Nelson Mandela
Dead today at age 95 in his Johannesburg residence, Nelson Mandela is one of the greatest examples of political leadership in the history of humanity, with sacrifice and devotion to his beloved South Africa.»
South African Leader Nelson Mandela Passes Away
World icon against racism, Nelson Mandela, died today in his Johannesburg residence at age 95 and surrounded by a large number of relatives, friends and representatives of the South African government. During 2013, his health conditions deteriorated gradually. In March, Mandela underwent an operation. From June onward, his lung problems worsened and was hospitalized in Pretoria in a “critical situation”. »
Cuba Willing to Engage in Dialogue with the United States
Cuba reiterated its willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States to find a solution “on reciprocal bases” to the case of U.S. citizen Alan Gross, who is serving a sentence here for violating Cuban law.»
Cuban FM Says Cooperation with Africa Comes from Deep Convictions
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that the tour carried out by regional countries and ended today in Angola is part of the deep convictions to cooperate with the African continent.»
Cuban Official Flags Delegation to World Youth Festival
Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, second secretary of the Cuban Communist Party’s Central Committee, gave the national flag to the delegation that will represent this country at the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students.»
2013 Best Cuban Athletes Prize Announced
The prize to the best woman athlete of a collective sport went to Sancti Spiritus Yamara Amargo»