A new round of negotiations to achieve a consensus for the final document for the Rio + 20 Conference began on Saturday in Rio de Janeiro.»

The Peoples´ Summit, a meeting running parallel to the Rio-plus-20 UN Sustainable Development Conference kicked off Friday in Rio de Janeiro as a scenario where social movements will denounce that the real causes for environmental, social and economic deterioration have not yet been addressed.»

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa will fulfill an tight schedule in this capital on Saturday, including a reception and official talks.»

Indian Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna on Friday expressed his country’s interest in boosting economic relations with Cuba, so he said that a high-level delegation will travel to Havana soon.»

The Government of Cuba regrets the distortions that are being spread on the subject of Mr. Gross’s health and respects his right to the privacy of doctor-patient information.»

Cuban Council of State Vice President Esteban Lazo called in Sancti Spiritus for a reasonable use of the resources allocated for recovery tasks, specially fuel, and not to give up in the fulfillment of the scheduled plans.»

It will be difficult for those who tour the city of Sancti Spiritus, in central Cuba, not to be amazed at the many traces left by Diego Velazquez, and the following “conquerors” on local institutions, streets and squares.»

India’s Foreign Minister S. M. Krishna on Friday begins his official agenda in Cuba, to strengthen bilateral ties and deal with regional and international affairs.»

The president of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa, begins Friday a two-day official visit to Cuba.  From Cuba, President Rajapaksa will travel to Brazil to attend the UN Conference on Sustainable Development, Rio +20.»

Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro dedicates his Thursday’s reflections to former leader of China’s Communist Party Deng Xiaoping.»