The Government of Namibia on Sunday official invited the Cuban Five to its Heroes’ Day commemorations that will take place at the Heroes’ Acre outside the capital on 26 August this year.»
Blog Archives July 2015
Foundation Date of First Cuban Villages Obscure
In the context of the celebrations for the half millennium of the first Cuban villages, the controversy surrounding their founding dates grows.»
Cuban Renowned Comedian Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera Dies
Cuban popular actor and comedian Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera, known for his great monologues and histrionic ability, suddenly died in Havana at the age of 82.»
Over 17,000 Militaries to Ensure Pope Visit to Bolivia
More than 17,000 troops of the Armed Forces and Police will ensure Pope Francis visit to Bolivia, announced the Government Minister, Carlos Romero.»
Level IV Emergency Alert in Chinese Province after Quake
Six people were killed by an earthquake of 6.5 magnitude on the Richter scale in the city of Hotan, Autonomous Region of Uygur Xinjiang, in northwest China.»
Namibians Welcome the Cuban Five
The Cuban Five, who were arrested in 1998 and imprisoned in the United States of America on charges of conspiracy, arrived in Namibia Friday night.»
35th Caribbean Festival Starts in Santiago de Cuba
Attended by delegations from 42 countries and over 300 participants from the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, the guest of honor, the 35th Caribbean Festival, which will run until July 9, began on Friday.»
Copa América: Peru Third after 2-0 Win over Paraguay
Peru finished in third place for a second successive Copa América tournament after recording a 2-0 victory over Paraguay in Concepción.»
Fidel Castro Visits Research Institution in Havana
The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro visited the Food Industry Research Center Friday evening, where he chatted for over four hours with 19 cheese makers who are taking a course at that center in Havana.»
Obama Calls Congress to Lift Blockade against Cuba
US President Barack Obama today asked Congress to lift the unilateral sanctions imposed against Cuba for over half a century, because that policy failed and resulted counterproductive for the United States.»