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Several solidarity events with Palestine held in Cuba and the denunciation of the negative impact of the blockade imposed by the United States marked news events this week»
Solidarity with Palestine and denunciation of US blockade in Cuba
Ballet performances in Cuba homage to Alicia Alonso
The National Ballet of Cuba (BNC), under the direction of prima ballerina Viengsay Valdes, will continue the celebration of the 75th anniversary of the institution, with a cycle of five performances entitled "Tribute to Alicia Alonso".»
Tens of thousands rally around the world against Israel’s bombardment of Gaza
Tens of thousands of people have poured onto the streets around the world in support of the Palestinians as Israel prepares for a possible ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.»
Cuba wins gold medal in Caribbean Baseball Cup
With a decisive home run by Erisbel "el Grillo" Arruebarrena, the Cuban team defeated Curacao 3-1 and won the title at the 5th Caribbean Baseball Cup held in Puerto Rico.»
UN calls for restraint and protection of civilians in the Gaza Strip
In a statement released here after the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad launched an operation against Israel on Saturday, the UN representative said, “I am deeply concerned for the well-being of all civilians. I am in close contact with all concerned to urge maximum restraint and call on all sides to protect civilians.” “This is a »
Cuba: Technological Conditions and Banking
Since the beginning of the banking process in Cuba was announced, it has been tried to impose the opinion matrix that there are no technological conditions to assume such a challenge. It reminds me when they said that the Cuban government and Fidel were enemies of Internet.»
UNICEF says an average of eleven African children die weekly in attempt to reach Europe
A report by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), informed that at least 11 children die every week on the migratory routes between North Africa and Europe. The news has aroused alarm in world public opinion, making visible a tragedy that goes unnoticed due to the indolence of many, especially those human traffickers involved in assisting them»
Cuba raffirms Zero-Tolerance policy on human trafficking
Cuba on Tuesday reaffirmed its Zero-Tolerance policy regarding any form of human trafficking, as well as the crackdown on this problem and associated crimes.»
International Cuban Sports Fair gets underway in Havana
The First International Cuban Sports Fair will be held from today until next Friday in the capital's Sports City, with the presence of more than a hundred companies»
Cuba expresses appreciation for solidarity caravans against the blockade
Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel thanked through his Twitter account, the solidarity of friends of the world, this Sunday, in the caravans against the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on the island more than 60 years ago»