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Cuba had a commendable performance at the Second Youth Olympics, which is entering its last day of competitions today in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, said the head of that delegation, Heriberto Suarez.»

Cuba defended at the 20th Sao Paulo Forum, in Bolivia, the viability of Socialism amidst the current world crisis, which causes violence, instability, discontent and insecurity in many countries.»

Over 97 000 mobile users are so far registered in Sancti Spiritus, which makes 21 cell phones every 100 inhabitants.»

Pharmaceutical distributors, experts, and representatives of Vietnam vaccination centers expressed interest in the qualities of an effective Cuban medicine to fight meningitis B and C.»

The book “Hugo Chavez: Mi primera vida: Conversaciones con Ignacio Ramonet”, a biographic interview to late Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, is a best seller this summer in Cuba, it was reported.»

Cuban Ambassador to Portugal Johana Tablada has strongly rejected critical statements against  Cuban medical cooperation in that country made by the president of the Bastonario da Ordem dos Medicos.»

Fidel described his meeting with Nicolas Maduro as useful and says he praised his gesture with the people of the Gaza Strip, scene of the most dramatic events taking place in today’s world.»

The National University of Lanus (UNLa) in Argentina has granted the Title of Doctor Honoris Causa to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, for his Latin Americanism, solidarity, and humanitarian work.»

The defense team of the Australian computer expert and journalist Julian Assange is demanding UN intervention in the case, announced his lawyer, the Spanish jurist Baltasar Garzón, in a statement released by the press.»

Cuba denounced at the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) new actions by the U.S. government to destabilize the island, diplomatic sources informed today.»