Though the Arab Spring has heralded newfound hope and optimism across the Middle East, the mood has darkened considerably as entrenched governments have fought back viciously against democratic opposition.
Read MoreAfter the release of all peaceful dissidents and several of the violent ones, the bulk of political prisoners remaining in Cuba are those that the United States continues to hold at its military base in Guantanamo, on the east side of the island.
Read More“Years ago, the first thing that moved me about flamenco was its singing. It’s very deep and impressive. Later I was captured by its manner of expression in dance, its movements that were strong but at the same time sensual.”
Read MoreThe imposing Capitolio building of Havana — where currently the Ministry of Science, Technology and the Environment is housed — can be sighted from virtually any point of the Cuban capital. Likewise, around it converge numerous streets from which the stateliness of the building can be observed. (26 photos)
Read MoreA weakened cold front will arrive on Saturday in the early afternoon causing intermittent drizzles late Saturday and on Sunday, in addition to the probability of some rain on Monday morning. The maximum temperatures over the period will fluctuate between 32°C (90°F) and 33°C (91°F). The minimum temperature will be around 23°C (73°F).
Read MoreThe governments of Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay are drafting laws to curb acquisition by foreigners of extensive tracts of their fertile agricultural land.
Read MoreDespite all of its shortcomings, my intention is to return in October and resume my studies. Studying in a Cuban university, with its lack of resources and poor organisation, is a challenge. The upside is that the staff are very enthusiastic and very keen to help you learn.
Read MoreMariela Castro, daughter of President Raul Castro, and director of the National Center for Sex Education (Cenesex) made an appeal to the University of Havana to join the campaign taking place this month for respect of peoples’ sexual orientation and gender identity.
Read MoreThe Cuban baseball season is now history and analyist Peter C. Bjarkman focuses on the prospects for the next World Baseball Classic scheduled for 2013. Will games be played in Havana? Will Cuban MLB players be on Team Cuba? These are some of the issues addressed.
Read MoreYanira and Tahimi met two years ago in this same garden space that Sara Gonzalez now shares with friends and trova musicians. Since then they’ve only seen each other in the street because Yanira’s family won’t understand that “their little girl” is romantically involved with another woman. On the other hand, Tahimi broke “all the rules of morality,” according to her mother. (11 photos)
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