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Cuba Ends 4th in Men’s Volleyball

Brazil won the 2009 World Volleyball League (FIVB) championship on Sunday with a 3-2 win over host Serbia. Earlier in the day Russia had an easy time sweeping Cuba (25-13, 26-24, 25-16) to win third place.

Pastors for Peace Reach Cuba

The Pastors for Peace caravan rolled into Cuba on Friday bringing with it tons in donations of items in short supply on the island due to the US blockade and the effects of the world economic crisis, including a drop in export and tourism revenues.

Brazil Trumps Cuba, Serbia Outs USA

Brazil defeated Cuba three sets to one (25-18, 25-23, 25-17, 25-19) in the second round of the Men’s World Volleyball League on Thursday. The Cubans (1-1) did manage to win the second set with a rally late in the game and will quality for the medals round if Brazil (1-0) defeats Argentina (0-1) on Friday.

Honduras: National Strike Ups Stakes

Opponents of the de facto regime that took power in Honduras nearly a month ago began a two-day general strike Thursday, while the talks mediated by Costa Rican President Oscar Arias teetered on the verge of collapse.

Cuba Frees Up Frozen Accounts

The Central Bank of Cuba took the lock off some 600 accounts belonging to foreign suppliers with funds estimated at US $1 billion that had been frozen since the beginning of the year. The action will allow the firms to continue operations on the island.

EC Commissioner Arrives in Cuba

European Commissioner for External Relations and the European Neighborhood Policy, Benita Ferrero-Waldner, is in Cuba on Thursday on a working visit, reported the local press.

Cuban Gov. Sees Foreign Trade Decline

Cuba’s commercial exchange will witness a dramatic drop in 2009, with reductions of around US $3.4 billion in imports and some $500 million in exports, according to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Planning, reported IPS on Thursday.

Cuba Ups Doctors in Angola to 844

Cuban President Raul Castro promised to send to Angola a new contingent of 239 health professionals, who will join the group of 605 Cuban doctors currently working in that southwest African country,

Teachers Ask Obama to Lift Restrictions on Cuba

The International Association of Educators and another 16 U.S. education organizations asked President Barack Obama to eliminate the restrictions on academic trips to Cuba, according to a letter published in Washington, reported IPS.

Vatican Names New Cuba Ambassador

Pope Benedict XVI appointed Giovanni Angelo Becciu as the new apostolic nuncio (ambassador) to Cuba on Thursday, reported the Holy See press room. Becciu, 61, has been the representative of the Catholic Church in Angola and Sao Tomé and Príncipe.