President Barack Obama began a tour of Europe today in the midst of the complex crisis facing his administration in regard to the situation in Ukraine, Syria and Iraq.»

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has launched a campaign to draw attention towards the effects of climate change, as frequent flooding, storms and a searing heat wave are predicted within 40 years.»

In his latest article published this Monday, September 1st, Fidel Castro refers to essential issues, and asks himself whether ideas or disaster will prevail.»

The most recently announced regulations by the Cuban Customs Office got in force this Monday, September 1, as they limit the number of non-commercial imports by individuals.»

American long distance swimmer Diana Nyad received here the Order of Sporting Merit granted by the State Council of the Republic of Cuba, in the protocol lounge of The Little Lake.»

The 2014-2015 school year begins today in Cuba, where authorities will implement a series of changes aimed at raising education quality, a fundamental right all citizens of this island enjoy, free of charge.»

Faced with the challenge of implementing several transformations promoted by the Cuban Ministry of Education (Mined), Sancti Spíritus welcomed the new academic year this September 1st, when 434 schools opened their doors.»

Cuba has adopted measures to minimize the entry of illegal capital sourcing from foreign investment transactions, an expert from Cuba’s Central Bank (CCB) stated.»

Brazilian socialist candidate Marina Silva has displaced her adversary from the Social Democratic Party, Aecio Neves, and is threatening the reelection of President Dilma Rousseff, in the October elections.»

A replica of the image of the Virgin of La Caridad del Cobre will be placed today at the Vatican Gardens, said Pope Francis, sending his greetings to all Cuban Catholics.»