Marino Murillo, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Cuba, on Wednesday was received by Li Changchun, top leader of the Chinese homologous organization, who was briefed about the results of the 1st PCC National Conference.»

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez announced that, in the coming days, he will undergo a new surgery in Cuba, which will be performed by the same medical team that removed a cancerous tumor from his pelvic region last year.»

Sancti Spiritus Roosters are hosts to Las Tunas Woodcutters as actions continue on Tuesday in the 51st Cuban Baseball National Season. The lumbermen top the East along with Villa Clara Orangemen by holding a 33-20 record.»

Carlos Perez Palacio won the Go National Championship by defeating Santiago Alvarez Marin during the final day of the tournament held in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba. Second and third positioned participants were local residents.»

The Council of State, at the request of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba(PCC), has appointed Adel Yzquierdo, the current minister of Economy and Planning, as vice president of the Council of Ministers, it was reported on Monday.»

Fans of nature will have a special moment within the 21st international Book Fair to be held in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, from February 22nd to 26th. This one-of-the-kind opportunity will allow residents in the central Cuban province to have an approach at the naturalist side of Nuñez Jimenez.»

The 8th Congress University 2012 closes in Cuba on Friday, after five days of debates focused on the social responsibility of universities and the topics to be discussed in the 9th Congress University 2014.»

Bolivian President Evo Morales announced Friday that he will ask his counterpart in Colombia, Juan Manuel Santos, to invite Cuba to the 6th Summit of Heads of State of America to be held in that country from April 14 to 15.»

The central Cuban city of Sancti Spiritus is currently visited by a Japanese delegation that will attend the National Go Championship to take place this weekend. They visitor came to foster the practice of this board game.»

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon held talks on Thursday with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, on the situation in Syria and the importance of ensuring access to humanitarian aid to this country.»