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Chavez in Cuba for Medical Exams

Cuba’s chief political and economic ally wants to know whether four sessions of chemotherapy eradicated any trace of the cancer which led to his June operation to extract a tumor in his “pelvic area”.

Holland Sinks Cuba 2-1 to Win World Cup

Holland defeated Cuba 2-1 in a classic pitcher’s duel to win the IBAF Baseball World Cup Saturday Night in a game delayed four hours due to persistent rains. For the first time in baseball history a European team has won the IBAF World Cup.

Chavez Heads for Cuba Check-Up

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez heads for Cuba in the coming hours for a check-up to evaluate the effectiveness of his four sessions of chemotherapy, applied since his June operation to remove a cancerous tumor in his “pelvic area”.

Cuba Tops Canada 8-2, Faces Netherlands in Finals

Yadier Pedroso and Vicyohandri Odelín combined for the big win in the do-or-die game. Frederich Cepeda, went 3-for-4 with a double, triple, two RBIs and two runs scored and Jose Dariel Abreu drove in two runs including a solo homer to lead the charge for Cuba.

Occupy Wall Street Focuses on the Roots

The western media is finally aware of Occupy Wall Street (OWS), and of course, it is confused. One the biggest problems with its coverage of anything inherently political is the need to frame all new phenomena within an identifiable context. (13 photos)

Cuba Loses First, 4-1 to The Netherlands

Cuba lost for the first time at the 2011 World Cup Baseball tournament on Thursday, victim to stellar pitching and two homers by the Netherlands in the seven inning game. The Netherlands is the first European team to make a World Cup Baseball final. Their rivals for that game on Saturday will be either Canada or Cuba

Doubleheaders for World Cup Rainouts

The new schedule for the second round of the World Cup include doubleheaders on Thursday and Friday to make up for Wednesday’s rainouts, announced the International Baseball Federation (IBAF).

Havana Weather for Oct. 13-19

We will experience a slight decrease in the temperature as well as some precipitation over the coming week. Maximum temperatures will oscillate around 29°C (84°F) except on Thursday, when it’s expected to reach 31°C (88°F). The minimum temperatures will be around 24°C (75°F).

Cuba-Panama Rained out at World Cup

Cuba and Panama’s second round World Cup Baseball game on Wednesday was rained out. They weren’t alone as the other three quarterfinal match ups were postponed for the same reason.

Cuban Culture Day Concerts

Through a special program that promises great performances this month, plans for the celebration of Cuban Culture Day are being made by the National Center for Concert Music, an institution made up of soloists and groups of that art form on the island.