Cuba Wins World University Baseball Championship in Japan

Tokyo, Aug 7. - A homer by Alfredo Despaigne with two men on base gave Cuba a 4-3 victory over the United States in the final of the World University Baseball Championship on Saturday.At the end of the 10th inning, the left field player, named MVP in the recent Cuba championship, hit the ball through center field to overturn an unfavorable 1-3 marker.Despaigne was the big man; he brought in four runs,…

Cuba Demands Removal From US List of Terrorist-supporting States

Havana, August 6. - Cuba categorically rejected on Thursday the decision of the US government to include it once again in the list of states that support international terrorism, and demanded that it be removed from the list immediately.Cuba's reaction to the measure promulgated by the US State Department was made known in a declaration by Josefina Vidal, director of the North American department…

Cuban Minister Describes as Excellent Meeting with Lula

Brasilia, Aug 6. - Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla described as excellent his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.In statements to the press at the end of the meeting, held in the cultural center "Banco do Brasil", temporary headquarter of Brazilian presidency, Cuban foreign minister said they have held talks on all issues of common interest.He…

Cuban Companies Replace Ozone-Depleting Substances

Havana, Aug 6. - The Cuban Ozone Technical Office (OTOZ) on Friday recognized over 30 national companies for not using ozone-depleting substances.According to the website www.capadeozono.cu, that recognition was granted to entities that do not use cooling chlorofluorocarbons, known as CFCs, included in refrigeration and air-conditioners, insulating foams, solvents and disposable packaging.The most…

Cuban Parliament Calls Special Session

Havana, Aug 5. - The Cuban National Assembly of People''s Power(Parliament) will hold a special session on August 7 to discuss several issues of international interest.The meeting will run at Havana's Conference Center, Granma newspaper reported on Wednesday.(Prensa Latina)

Continental Bolivarian Movement Backs Venezuelan Process

Caracas, Aug 5. - The Continental Bolivarian Movement (MCB) supports the revolutionary process headed by Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez with a series of activities in what they call the Our America Admirable Campaign, Bolivar Lives.Carlos Casanueva, member of the group and of the Communist Party of Chile, said that in the coming days they will hold events in Venezuela to demonstrate that support…

Cuban Antiterrorist Fighter Released from the Hole

Havana, Aug 4. - Cuban antiterrorist fighter Gerardo Hernandez, imprisoned in the United States, was transferred from the punishment cell where he had been since July 21 to the cell in which he is serving his sentence.According to a press release, Hernandez, one of the Cuban Five, antiterrorist fighters held in U.S. prisons, spoke by telephone with his wife Adriana Perez, and told her that he had…

A CHALLENGE TO THE US PRESIDENT

A few days now an article that contained a number of facts related to the oil spill that occurred 105 days ago was published.President Obama had authorized the drilling of that well because he trusted the capabilities of modern technology to produce oil –which he wanted to be available in abundance- thus relieving the United States of the dependence on the foreign supplies of such a vital product…

Fidel Castro Presents His Book The Strategic Victory

Havana, Ago 3. - Fidel Castro presented on Monday his book "The Strategic Victory", a detailed story of how the rebel forces he commanded defeated the army offensive in the summer of 1958 in the mountain range of eastern Cuba."Itâ�Ös something special to remember all that," the Cuban historical leader said while opening the presentation ceremony visibly surprised…

Venezuelans to Request Obama Justice for Cuban Fighter

Caracas, Aug 3. - Friends of Cuba in Venezuela will carry out a call to the US judicial system for an immediate assistance in favor of Cuban antiterrorist fighter and member of the Cuban Five Gerardo Hernandez, a prisoner in that country for 12 years now, whose health has seriously deteriorated.In statements to Prensa Latina the coordinator of the Movement of Mutual Solidarity Venezuela-Cuba, Johnny…

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