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Cuban Pianist Harold López-Nussa Performs in Tokyo

The renowned Cuban jazz musician Harold López-Nussa played with his trio on July 18 to 20 at the Cotton Club in Tokyo, said sources at the Cuban embassy in the Japanese capital.

Texting Cuba from Maryland

The U.S. government in June awarded an additional $400,000 to the Maryland company Washington Software Inc. that designed and operates Piramideo, a social network aimed at sending millions of text messages to Cuba.

Cuba Hosts Xi Jinping for Two-day Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cuba for a two-day visit on Monday evening, the culmination of his tour of several Latin American countries during the last week. Xi meets on Tuesday in Havana with his counterpart Raul Castro.

Cuba Announces Team to Play USA

The Cuban baseball team that will play a series of five exhibition games with a USA university selection was announced on Monday by manager Alfonso Urquiola. The games will be played in Matanzas on July 23-24 and in Pinar del Rio on the July 25-27.

Rations for Havana Residents July 21-27

We present the list of rationed protein products that Havana residents can purchase this week (July 21-27) with their ration booklets at their neighborhood “bodega” stores. The portions are distributed by month on a rotation basis in the 15 municipalities of the capital.

Palestine Under Fire July 12-18 Report

Thus far 267 Palestinians killed, hundreds more injured as the Israeli military offensive targeting the Gaza Strip enters its 11th day. In the meantime all effectors to reach a ceasefire have not been successful.

Putin Says Ukraine Caused Plane Crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared Thursday that the Ukraine is to be held accountable for the crash of the Malaysia Airlines plane that resulted in the death of its 295 passengers and crew, DPA reported.

Fidel Castro Blames Ukraine and Israel

In a short commentary published today in the official Cuban media, entitled “Astonishing Provocation”, Fidel Castro insinuates that the fault that a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane crashed on Thursday lies with the government of the Ukraine, the position taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The former Cuban president also lashes out at Obama and Israel for the hundreds of deaths in Gaza.

Potts Gets 20-More Years for Cuba Hijacking

A Florida judge today slapped William Potts with 20 years in prison for hijacking a plane to Cuba in 1984. Potts had asked the court for leniency, saying he already spent 13 1/2 years in prison in Cuba for the hijacking.

Putin Denies Russia to Reopen Spy Base in Cuba

Vladimir Putin, has denied widespread reports that Russia and Cuba have agreed to reopen the Lourdes spying center dating back to the Soviet period, which was closed in 2001. In a press conference held at the end of the BRICS summit in Brazil, Putin stressed that the issue of reopening the radio-electronic intelligence military base in Cuba has not been addressed.