First Gay Wedding in Cuba Pics
The first homosexual wedding in Cuba took place on Saturday, with the date of Fidel Castro’s 85th birthday especially chosen by the couple. (11 photos)
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Team Cuba and Baseball World Cup 2011
The International Baseball Federation (IBAF) holds the World Baseball Cup 2011 from October 1-15 in Panama. Cuba just recently announced its shortlist as the country’s coaching staff seeks to come up with the final squad.
Read MoreSerenade for Fidel Castro’s 85th
The top news story today in the Cuban media is that a gala serenade takes place tonight at Havana’s 5,000-seat Karl Marx Theater on the eve of Fidel Castro’s 85th birthday on Saturday.
Read MoreHavana Weather for August 11-17
The weather for the entire seven-day period will be typical of summer: hot – even in the early mornings. The occurrence of rain in the afternoons is likely. It is expected that on Saturday afternoon (August 13), storms will occur with the arrival of a tropical wave.
Read MoreCuba Phone Co. Corruption Scandal Leaks
A new large-scale corruption scandal involving yet another Cuban government ministry, Informatics and Telecommunictions, is unfolding today in Havana.
Read MoreSwimmer Gives Up Cuba to Florida Bid
Diana Nyad gave up her attempt to swim from Cuba to Key West, Florida early Tuesday after 29 hours and reaching about half the 103-mile (166 km) crossing.
Read MoreCuba Press on Swimmer’s Quest for USA
US citizen Diana Nyad, 62, left last night from Havana on what she hopes will be a two and a half day journey to try and reach the Florida Keys swimming without the protection of a cage to guard from sharks.
Read MoreCastro Welcomes Chavez at Midnight
Chavez has returned to Cuba for his second session of Chemotherapy treatment after having a cancerous tumor removed on June 20th also in Havana.
Read MoreInternet Drags in Cuba Despite Cable
For the moment, the public’s expectations are yet to be fulfilled. Will Cubans be able to contract for Internet services in their homes? Will the price for the service be reduced at tourist centers? Will speed improve for everyone? Will they reduce the charges for telephone services? The answer remains: Who knows?
Read MoreChavez to Cuba for Round Two of Chemo
In the grips of what he has called a “battle for life”, Venezuelan President travels to Cuba over the weekend for the second session of chemotherapy treatment. Chavez assured that no new cancerous cells have been found in tests he has undergone.
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