Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro has called to preserve the spirit of international solidarity as a way to protect the human species.»

The commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the Great Patriotic War —term given by the Soviets to the struggle against Germany during the Second World War—, started in Russia with parades in 27 different cities.»

Cuban President Raul Castro continues his working visit to Russia on occasion of the 70th anniversary of the victory over fascism and in coincidence with the 55 years of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. Invited by statesman Vladimir Putin to the official celebrations, on May 9, the Cuban president stated yesterday that he could not miss in Russia this celebration »

The 41st Brigade of the Henry Reeve International Contingent specialized on facing disasters and major epidemics, leaves today for Nepal, to assist the victims of the earthquake.»

The governor of the State of Aragua, Tareck El Aissami, highlighted the attitude of the five Cuban antiterrorist fighters towards the struggle of Venezuela against US aggressions.»

Cuba and The Netherlands look forward for stronger links, in the context of the official visit here of the Foreign Minister of that European nation, Bert Koenders.»

Russian President Vladimir Putin examined today with his Cuban peer Raul Castro issues of the bilateral political, economic and trade agenda, according to reports from the Kremlin press service. According to the source, the two statesmen are analyzing the prospects of cooperation for new agreements in several fields of collaboration, and exchange views about the regional and international situation. Russian »

The Holy See confirmed that Pope Francis will receive Cuban President Raul Castro in a private meeting on Sunday, May 10th.»

Cuban President Raul Castro began his agenda in Russia with a meeting with Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev, to review the course of signed agreements and promote new projects of bilateral interest. Raul Castro was invited by his Russian peer, Vladimir Putin, on occasion of the official celebrations for the 70th anniversary of the victory over fascism, which many other heads »

Gerardo Hernandez, Ramon Labañino, Antonio Guerrero, Fernando Gonzalez and René Gonzalez, the Cuban antiterrorist fighters widely known as the Cuban Five, were decorated Tuesday afternoon in Caracas.»