Pope Benedict XVI arrived in the Apoltolic Palace of the Castel Gandolfo, Rome, where he will temporarily stay from today, chosen day to formalize his resignation from the papacy.»

Pope Benedict XVI ends his ministry today as spiritual leader of millions of Catholics around the world, becoming the first pope to resign in the last six centuries.»

Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, and President Raul Castro attended the session to install the National Assembly of the People’s Power (Parliament) in its Eighth Legislature (2013-2018) at Havana Convention Center.»

The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution met with Dimitri Medvedev.»

Raul Castro and Dimitri Medvedev presided over a ceremony held at Havana’s Revolution Palace where several agreements were signed this Thursday to foster bilateral cooperation in different areas.»

Russian Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev, arrived here today in a work visit where he will accomplish an intense agenda aimed at boosting bilateral relations.»

Cuba and Russia seek to strengthen ties with the visit of Russian Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev, who will arrive in Havana this Thursday.»

The National Candidature Commission is outlining Council of State nominations to be submitted to the Parliament in a constituent session on Sunday, February 24, the press is reporting today.»

Cuba’s President Raul Castro congratulated Rafael Correa for his Sunday election victory, with which he guarantees a new term as president of Ecuador, Cubadebate website posted today.»

A draft of a White House immigration proposal would allow illegal immigrants to become legal permanent residents within eight years, media reported today.»