The world of filmmaking mourns the loss of Canadian filmmaker Peter Wintonick, considered as the “international ambassador of documentary film”.»

Election of Cuba for a new three-year period in the Human Rights Council (HRC) is considered a victory for the people of the island that have managed to withstand more than five decades of U.S. blockade.»

Joseph Williams, director of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) energy program, said today that environmentally-friendly energy will have a positive impact on economic growth for the bloc’s member countries.»

Cuban President Raul Castro sent a message of congratulation to his Angolan peer Jose Eduardo dos Santos, on the occasion of the 38th anniversary of the independence of Angola, the Cuban embassy in this African country reported.»

Singer-songwriter, whose songs marked several generations of Cubans, died today in Havana at the age of 83.»

Xi Jinping stressed the great importance China grants to its relations with Cuba, and said the two nations should continue high-level exchanges, share experiences, and deepen cooperation in the international arena.»

The 31st Havana International Fair, FIHAV 2013, is confirmed today as a space for the development of foreign trade and foreign investment in Cuba.»

Cuba and Belarus are assessing today some possibilities for cooperation in the metallurgy, light, and chemical spheres, as a result of the working visit to this capital of a delegation led by the island’s Deputy Industry Minister Eloy Alvarez.»

Famous for their beaches, their pleasant climate and a unique cultural heritage, the Caribbean islands are in danger of disappearing due to climate change and the consequent rise in sea level.»

A film on the life of mythical anti-apartheid fighter Nelson Mandela got its world premier this Sunday at Rosebank Mall, in Johannesburg, and is to be screened in theatres nationwide as of Nov.28.»