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Six Hundred More Cubans Arrive in Panama, in route to USA

Puerto Obaldia, Panama, is the main entry and exit with Colombia, with whom it borders. In recent weeks about 2,000 Cubans have passed through town and now 600 others have arrived.

Havana Weather for Nov. 19-25

High temperatures will range between 30 and 33° C (86 and 91 F) and the lows will be between 21 and 23° C (70 and 73 F). La sea surface temperature will remain in 28° C (82 F)

Cuba Ousted at Premier 12 by South Korea

Crippled by player losses over the last several years, the Cuban national baseball team was eliminated from the Premier 12 baseball tournament in the quarter final round by South Korea in a lopsided 7-2 game on Monday in Taipei.

Cuba Blames US for the Nearly 2,000 Cubans Blockaded by Nicaragua

The government of Cuba blamed the migratory policy of the United States towards the island for the situation of nearly 2,000 Cuban migrants who are stranded on the border between Costa Rica and Nicaragua, according to a state television broadcast on Tuesday.

Nicaragua Expels Nearly 2000 Cubans

Nicaragua militarized its southern border with Costa Rica following an attempt on Sunday by nearly two thousand Cubans immigrants to enter the Central American country’s territory, reported dpa news. The immigrants are mostly en route north to the United States to take advantage of the Cuban Ajustment Act.

Cuba – South Korea Live in Must Win Quarterfinal Game

After finishing its qualifying round play 3-2, team Cuba plays a do-or-die quarter final game with South Corea in Taipei as of 5:30 a.m. Cuban time on Monday.

Peter Turnley Photography at Cuban Fine Arts Museum

On November 13, the Cuban National Fine Arts Museum hosted the opening of a solo exhibition by US photographer Peter Turnley, internationally recognized for his work on the reality of the human condition. (20 photos)

Cuba Adds More Pay-for Wi-Fi Hot Spots

Cuban authorities increased access to the Internet on the island with the opening of new pay-for Wi-Fi hot spots in public places in the interior of the country, reported dpa news on Friday. Contracting home Internet service remains banned for ordinary Cubans.

Costa Rica to Deport 200 illegal Cuban Migrants to Nicaragua

Costa Rican immigration officials will deport 200 Cubans who entered the country illegally to Nicaragua, reported dpa news. The Cubans want to continue on to the United States where they would be welcomed under the Cuban Adjustment Act.

Cuba Edges Past Holland and Puerto Rico in Premier 12 Baseball Tournament

After a poor opener, losing 5-1 to Canada, team Cuba rebounded for two hard fought wins over Holland 6-5 and Puerto Rico 8-7 in 10 innings in the Premier 12 baseball tournament in Taipei. They have the day off on Friday, playing the host Chinese Taipei on Saturday.