Blog Archives August 2012

Julian Assange Granted Asylum in Ecuador

The government of Ecuador has granted political asylum to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.  The decision comes two months after Assange took refuge in Ecuador’s London embassy to avoid extradition to Sweden to face questioning for alleged sexual misconduct.»

Mother of Cuban Anti-terrorist Grateful for World Solidarity

Irma Sehwerert Milejan, mother of Rene Gonzalez, one of the five Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in the U.S., said she appreciated the expressions of affection and solidarity she received on her son’s birthday during a visit to Cienfuegos, in central Cuba.»

World Leaders Congratulate Fidel Castro on 86th Birthday

World leaders congratulated the leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, on the occasion of his 86th birthday. Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovich, congratulated and wished Fidel Castro success in his scientific and literary activities.»

I am Jose Martí’s Daughter

This statement was made by María Mantilla in a letter, at the age of 78. Half a century after her death, the dilemma of whether the Apostle was her biological father or not, is still considered as just speculations, and seeks for support in scientific theories.»

Cuba: Sancti Spiritus Rice Growers Meet Plans

Rice growers from Sur del Jibaro Agro-Industrial Complex (CAI, in Spanish), in Sancti Spiritus, managed to recovered from the sequels of last May heavy rains, and have already met this year’s scheduled rice sowing plan.»

When Fidel Plucked the White Rose

In August 1959, the Dominican tyrant Rafael L. Trujillo gave it all in his quest to destroy the Cuban Revolution led by Fidel Castro and suffered the greatest humiliation of his life. More than five decades have passed, but the historical three days of August 1959 will never be forgotten.»