U.S. Judge Kathleen Cardone decided to continue the trial against self-confessed terrorist Luis Posada Carriles and rejected the defence’s petition to annul some of the 11 charges or simply cancel the process.
Read MoreCuba and Belarus will strengthen cooperation in the areas of informatics, biotechnology and the production of pharmaceuticals, Serguei Martinov, foreign minister of the Eurasian country, affirmed after a meeting with his Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodríguez in Minsk.
Read MoreThe influence of weak pressure gradients will cause an east to south-east flow of air that will carry warm and humid breezes, making the week on the warm side.
Read MoreHundreds of participants in the Habano Cigar Fest taking place this week in Cuba paid a visit on Tuesday to tobacco farms in the western province of Pinar del Rio, where most of the export quality tobacco comes is grown. Have a look at our pictures of the visit. (8 photos)
Read MoreThe governments of Cuba and Russia expressed their willingness to strengthen their relations in spheres such as the assimilation of hydrocarbons, the creation of the infrastructure for transportation, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, according to a statements by the Russian Foreign Ministry after a meeting in Moscow between the foreign ministers of both nations.
Read MoreThe sale of cigars marketed by the Habanos S.A. company grew two per cent in 2010 and it is expected that this year a similar level will be maintained, said Javier Terrés, vice president of development of the company, a joint venture between the British Imperial Tobacco Group and the island’s government. Terres said, “The coming into force of the anti-smoking restrictions, one of Europe’s harshest, in Spain will affect cigar sales.”
Read MoreExiled Cuban musician Bebo Valdés was the author of the music for the Spanish animated film “Chico & Rita,” by director Fernando Trueba, a story that recreates the atmosphere of Havana and New York in the 1940s and 1950s, the Madrid media reported. Cuban actress Limara Meneses provided the voice and the body of the leading actress, a cabaret singer.
Read MoreThe Cuban Catholic Church is committed to the efficient implementation of the reforms undertaken by the government of Raul Castro, Cardinal Jaime Ortega affirmed when inaugurating the International Seminar of the Dialogue with Cuba Program in this capital. The Church has played a very active role since 2010, starting with the mediation for the release of political prisoners.
Read MoreThe US government plans to order the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to invade Libya, where strong riots have occurred in recent days, former Cuban President Fidel Castro predicted in a commentary on Monday. The historic leader of the Cuban Revolution said he doubts that President Muammar al-Gaddafi will abandon that African country.
Read MoreThe 13th Habano Festival, a week-long salute to the world’s best cigars, got underway in the Cuban capital on Monday. The five-day event includes visits to emblematic Habano factories; a trade fair; seminars; tastings and marriages; the International Habanasommelier Contest; a master class on cigar rolling and a visit to tobacco plantations. (12 photos)
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