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The Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) is describing the scope of the peace talks with the government of Colombia as modest.»

The 53rd Cuban Baseball Series will begin on Nov. 3 in the central city of Santa Clara, 206 km east of the capital, the Baseball National Federation confirmed last Wednesday.»

Cuban First Vice President Miguel Díaz-Canel called on spiritists to defend their nacional identity, free from foreign influences, and he expressed confidence in the commitment of those religious communities to the Revolution.»

Trinidad and its Valley of the Sugar Mills, which was declared World Heritage Site since 1988, is a well accepted and preferred tourist destination in Cuba. Visitors rank it high, with a Guest Satisfaction Index of 4.10 on a 5-point scale.»

President of East Timor, Taur Matan Ruak, said on Monday that he was satisfied with his visit to Cuba, which was aimed at consolidating relations with the island, particularly in the areas of education and health.»

Cuban President Raul Castro received on Monday the special envoy of the Angolan head of State, Afonso Pedro Canga, who is also Agriculture Minister of that African nation.»

Cuba defeated Canada, 79-71, to win the Gold Medal of the FIBA Americas Championship for Women. Yamara Amargo was selected as the MVP of the tournament.»

Historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander in Chief Fidel Castro, was granted the Premio del Barrio by the top leadership pf the Committees for the Defense of the Revolution (CDR).»

The Technical and Vocational Education (TVE ) in Sancti Spiritus sums up about 630 new students of mid-level technical profiles, and 1981 looking for the skilled worker qualification.»

Heads of State and Government from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia demanded in the UN General Assembly to lift the U.S. blockade against Cuba.»