Cuba

The US State Department informed this Friday about the official rescission of Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. The decision was adopted by US Secretary of State, John Kerry, once the 45-day Congressional pre-notification period is expired. In December 2014, the President instructed the Secretary of State to immediately launch a review of Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor »

Cuba and the United States are expected to formally announce the re-opening of embassies in Havana and Washington, D.C. next week, sources close to negotiations told ABC News.»

Salvadorian President Salvador Sanchez Ceren concluded  his official visit to Cuba, which he described as successful.»

Salvadorian leader said he was seeking to increase cultural collaboration, in particular in bringing La Colmenita children’s theater company, which he viewed Tuesday night, back to his home country.»

Wilner: “Guantanamo must be shut down because it is expensive, inefficient, and hurts our international position”»

Salvadorian President Salvador Sánchez Cerén arrived Tuesday on a state visit to Cuba during which he will meet with his Cuban counterpart Raul Castro and attend other events.»

It has been five months since Presidents Raúl Castro and Barack Obama announced on December 17 their intention to open a new chapter in relations between the United States and Cuba»

Cuban doctors in Nepal have already treated 2539 patients and performed 22 surgeries, reported @CubahelpsNepal»

One of the island’s requests during the process of re-establishing relations with the United States had finally a positive outcome. CNBC’s Chief International Correspondent, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, confirmed through her account in Twitter (@MCaruso-Cabrera) that Stonegate, a small bank in Florida, has opened a bank account for the Cuban government.»

“It has been a fantastic visit. I’ve been with my friends, with the people, who like the Serbian, know how to appreciate their freedom,” said Tomislav Nikolic, as his official visit to Cuba came to an end.»