Five Killed in Road Accident in Santa Clara
A traffic accident occurred on Friday in which a bus overturned in central Cuba killing five people – four adults and a seven-year-old child.
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Chavez Upbeat from Cuba, Thanks God and the Virgin
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez spoke to his country from Havana on Sunday indicating that the new tumor removed from his “pelvic region” was cancerous but that it hasn’t spread to any organs.
Read MoreChavez Walks and Tweets from Cuba
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is in his post-operation recovery in Cuba, taking walks around the hospital and communicating to his country and the world via telephone and Twitter.
Read MoreFidel Speaks with Peace Boat Activists
Former president Fidel Castro met with about 700 peace activists associated with the international peace organization Peace Boat, whose cruise liner recently landed in the capital.
Read MoreJose Massip Wins 2012 Cuban Film Award
Cuban filmmaker and essayist Jose Massip received the 2012 National Film Award here on Thursday in recognition of his outstanding career of over 50 years.
Read MoreHabanos Festival Ends Today
After nearly a week of activities, the 14th annual Habanos Festival concludes today at the capital city’s PabExpo fairgrounds with an auction of humidors and other items related to tobacco agribusiness.
Read MoreCuba to Sell Salt on Open Market
Beginning on Thursday, a resolution came into force from the Ministry of Domestic Trade allowing the unrestricted sale of salt at stores on the island.
Read MoreCubans in US Coming for Pope’s Visit
About 750 Cubans living in the US will travel to Cuba to participate in Masses that will be officiated over by Pope Benedict XVI at the end of this month, said a spokesman for the Cuban Catholic church.
Read MoreMore Visibility for Rastas in Cuba
From March 17 to 19, the Havana socio-cultural and spiritual project “Temple of Oya” (named after a Yoruba deity) will hold its annual meeting of heads of temples of African-based Cuban religions (Osha/Ifa, Palo Monte, Voodoo, Spiritualism, Abakua, Arara and others).
Read MoreCuba’s National Symphonic Orchestra to Tour US
In mid-October, the National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba will begin a tour of 17 US cities in 10 states. The Cuban orchestra is taking part in a multi-year exchange project with the Florida Orchestra.
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