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Cuba’s women U-20 is now in the final phase of the Caribbean qualifying soccer, settled in Jamaica and gives two seats to the premundial of Cayman Islands.»

Young Cuban artists belonging to the Hermanos Saiz Association (AHS) continue discussing here today, from a national perspective, current problems in the artistic production of the new generations.»

Cuba is currently preparing a new law that covers all actions related to water management in the country, according to Dr. Orlando Rey, a high official of the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment.»

Small and medium enterprises play a vital role in the economy worldwide, an expert said the first day of the 8th European International Quality Symposium 2013 being held in Havana.»

The call made through social networks for tomorrow’s rally at Plaza de Mayo to show support for the health recovery of the President of Argentina, Cristina Fernandez, is gaining followers.»

The Institute for the Study of the Americas in Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina, will host two forums October 24th focusing on the Cuban anti-terrorist fighters held in US jails since 1998.»

Judoka Idalys Ortiz, Olympic and World Champion, leads the Cuban women’s judo team, traveling to St. Petersburg, Russia, headquarters of the 2nd World Combat Games, announced JIT.»

The specialized and multidisciplinary healthcare provided to retinitis pigmentosa patients in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, has made it possible to reduce the development of this chronic degenerative disease.»

The Provincial Festival of Youth and Students was concluded last Saturday in Sancti Spiritus.»

Before the World Trade Organization (WTO), Cuba denounced the damage the U.S. blockade has caused the island’s health sector, including blocking its ability to purchase medicines for its population.»