The Cuban government categorically rejected on Wednesday its renewed inclusion in the U.S. State Department’s unilateral and arbitrary list of State Sponsors of Terrorism.»
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Raul Castro Sends Acknowledgements to Civil Defense System
Cuban President Raul Castro acknowledged on Tuesday the work done through the years by the Cuban Civil Defense System on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.»
Cuban Hanser Garcia Makes History in London Olympics
Cuba’s swimmer Hanser Garcia made history on Tuesday in the 2012 Olympic Games held in London by entering the great final of men’s 100m freestyle with national record of 48, 04 seconds. Thus, his country will be represented again in the last stage after 16 years of absence.»
Raul Castro Honors Frank Pais in Santiago de Cuba
Raul Castro, along with other Cuban leaders and the people of Santiago de Cuba paid tribute this July 30th to Frank Pais and those fallen in defence of the Revolution.»
MERCOSUR Summit to Make Venezuela’s Membership Official
The presidents of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Venezuela will make Caracas’ membership in the Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR) official at an extraordinary summit of the regional bloc at Planalto Palace on Tuesday.»
Cuba: Truth and Reason
In an editorial published on Tuesday under the title “Truth and Reason”, Granma daily newspaper exposes some of the most recent plans and actions aimed at subverting Cuban constitutional order.»
Sweedish Man Brought 4,000 Euros for Illegal Org. in Cuba
Swedish young man Jens Aron Modig, involved in a accident that resulted in the death of two people, revealed today that he had brought 4,000 euros for an illegal organization in violation of Cuban laws.»
Sancti Spiritus Veitia Wins First Fight in London 2012 Olympics
Sancti Spiritus Yosbany Veitia was the second man of the Cuban boxing squad to fight in the 2012 London Olympics. The athlete beat Australian Billy Ward 26×4 and confirmed his favoritism before the combat.»
Cuba Wins Silver at London´s Olympics Women Judo
Yudo expert Yanet Bermoy made the most relevant performance for Cuba on Sunday at London’s Olympics, which gave the island its first medal.»
Venezuela is Now Freer Than Ever, Chavez Says
President Hugo Chavez says that Venezuela is now a free country and will never again be a colony. The president made this remark during a campaign rally held Thursday at the El Valle parish, in Caracas.»