Kofi Annan, special envoy of the United Nations (UN) and the Arab League (AL), on Monday arrived in the country to seek the implementation of effective steps for a peaceful resolution to the crisis of violence affecting the country.»

Some 35 directors from U.S. choral groups meet with Cuban peers at a symposium as of Monday in this capital to continue a cultural exchange began in 2011.»

Excellent pitching by Osmar Carrero and spectacular offensive, including 4 homers, led Ciego de Avila Tigers to victory 10-2 vs. Industriales, in the 4th game of the Cuban baseball final, thus tipping the balance 3×1 in the general subseries.»

Vice president of the Cuban Council of State Esteban Lazo  attended the Global African Diaspora Summit, where he reiterated the commitment of his country to the peoples of that continent in seeking new ways of collaboration.»

Ecuador’s President Rafael Correa, said that his country does respect human rights and this was acknowledged this week within the United Nations in Geneva.»

The dead bodies of the two persons who were reported missing after trying to go through flooded rivers were found this Saturday.»

Water reservoirs continue to be constantly monitored in Sancti Spiritus in accordance with indications from the Provincial Defense Council. This body also recommended not to interrupt the adopted measures in order to prevent human or material damages.»

Cuba was backed on Friday by the academic community meeting at the 30th Congress of Latin American Studies (LASA), as part of its actions to tackle the U.S. blockade.»

The Sixth International Justice and Law Meeting concludes in this capital on Friday after three long days of work on the latest tendencies of the jurisprudence in the world.»

The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX) rejected the content of a report on human rights issued by the U.S. Department of State, for considering it a justification to maintain its anti-Cuban policy of hostility.»