World icon against racism, Nelson Mandela, died today in his Johannesburg residence at age 95 and surrounded by a large number of relatives, friends and representatives of the South African government. During 2013, his health conditions deteriorated gradually. In March, Mandela underwent an operation. From June onward, his lung problems worsened and was hospitalized in Pretoria in a “critical situation”. »

Cuba reiterated its willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States to find a solution “on reciprocal bases” to the case of U.S. citizen Alan Gross, who is serving a sentence here for violating Cuban law.»

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said that the tour carried out by regional countries and ended today in Angola is part of the deep convictions to cooperate with the African continent.»

Jose Ramon Machado Ventura, second secretary of the Cuban Communist Party’s Central Committee, gave the national flag to the delegation that will represent this country at the 18th World Festival of Youth and Students.»

The prize to the best woman athlete of a collective sport went to Sancti Spiritus Yamara Amargo»

The Colombian insurgency delegation holding peace talks with the government of its country presented in Havana some proposals on the anti-drug policy, related to the fourth item of the agenda.»

Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez arrived in Angola for a three-day visit, to hold official talks with his peer in this country, George Chikoti, and other authorities.»

The 2nd Ordinary Session of the 8th Legislature of the People’s Power National Assembly of Cuba (Parliament) was called on Saturday to be held on December 20 at Havana’s Convention Center.»

The Holy See presented a new program, Healthcare Mission for Syrian Child Refugees in Lebanon, promoted by Pope Francis, Radio Vatican announced.»

The legendary Cuban band Los Van Van plans to celebrate its 45th anniversary with a series of concerts across the island, bandleader Juan Formell announced.»