More Ideological Control of Cyberspace?
The head of the Communist Party “Ideological Department” announces tighter control of Cubans use of cyberspace as well as greater political control over blogs and websites.
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Mild Atlantic Hurricane Season Anticipated for 2015
Meteorologists at the Department of Atmospheric Science of Colorado State Univerity anticípate that this year’s Atlantic basin hurricane season will be one of the least active since 1950. They estimate that 2015 will have only 3 hurricanes (the average is 6.5), 7 named storms (average is 12.0) and only one 1 major (Category 3-4-5) hurricane (average of 2.0) .
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The Minnesota Orchestra Plays Cuba
The Minnesota Orchestra began a tour of several days to Cuba on Thursday, where the well-known US symphonic band will perform two concerts to participate in the political rapprochement between Cuba and the United States.
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US-Cuba Negotiations Resume May 21 in Washington
Cuba and the United States will hold a new round of negotiations on the planned resumption of diplomatic ties and opening of embassies on May 21 in Washington D.C. Cuban President Raul Castro said earlier this week that the two countries could “appoint ambassadors” soon after May 29, when Cuba is formally removed from the US list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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France and Cuba Sign New Agreements
The French-Cuban cooperation agreements encompass areas in the economy, sciences and the arts By Pilar Montes HAVANA TIMES — The
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Havana Weather for May 14-20
High temperatures will reach 33° C (93° F) on the 18th, hovering around 31° C (88° F) the rest of the period. The lows will remain stable around 24° C (75° F). The sea surface temperature will oscillate around 27° C (81° F).
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Raul Castro Says Cuban and US Embassies Could Open Soon
President Raul Castro said today that Cuba and the United States could reopen their embassies soon after May 29, the day when the island formally ceases to be on the US “black list” of state sponsors of terrorism.
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French President Praises the “Opening of Cuba,” Visits Fidel & Raul Castro
Francois Hollande met on Monday with Fidel and Raul Castro as part of a historic visit to the island. He advocated dialogue and the “opening of Cuba to the world.”
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Raul Castro Contemplates a Return to Catholicism
Cuban President Raul Castro told the media in Italy this morning that he sympathizes so much with Pope Francis that he could return to embrace Catholicism, reported dpa news. “And I’m not joking,” said the brother of Fidel Castro.
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Cuba Sends Medical Team to Nepal
Cuba sent a group of 49 health workers including 22 doctors on Friday to Nepal after the devastating earthquake last April 25, reported dpa news.
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