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An agreement for mutual cooperation was reached between the O & M Dominican University and the University of Guantanamo, in eastern Cuba, to facilitate the granting of scholarships and to promote the participation in post-doctorate courses.

Triple jumpers Dailenis Alcántara and Yosleidis Rivalta gave Cuba a crown and a silver medal on Thursday in the second day of competitions of the 5th International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Youth Championships that are underway in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

By the end of the decade, Cuba could see its power-generating capacity increase through the use of wind energy by some 300 MW a year -- output close to that of a major regional generating plant. This eco-friendly power source is under study on the island as part of the nation's "energy revolution."

Two hundred and ten authorities have officially joined the organization and direction of the general elections in Cuba, when the 14 provincial electoral commissions were sworn in during solemn ceremonies.

Cuban Trova singer William Vivanco is news again ! His next concert at Los Jardines de La Tropical de La Habana took place yesterday July 14th featuring hit songs in the recently awarded CIDs "Lo tengo to' pensáo"

Notable Cuba singer song-writer, Norge Batista Albuerne continues his touring of Spain scenarios with concerts largely applauded in Madrid and Santiago de Compostela. According to the report received the Cuban singer performed last Saturday in the Rincón del arte Nuevo located on calle Segovia No. 17 in Madrid.

The University of Havana inaugurated the Juan Bosch Department to promote and strengthen historic and cultural ties between Cuba and the Dominican Republic as well as promote the intellectual and political thinking of both sides. During a ceremony held at the University of Havana's Master Lecture Hall, its Rector outlined the importance of Juan Bosch's ideas and revolutionary action, his loyalty to the Cuban Revolution and friendship with President Fidel Castro.

The great battle is how to obtain and generalize the most results with a real impact for the population, said Dr. Jose Miyar Barrueco, secretary of the Council of State at the Havana Convention Center.

Cuba's Minister of Higher Education, Juan Vela Valdes, described as relevant the two-day Latin American, Caribbean meeting in Buenos Aires. In remarks to Prensa Latina, he highlighted the approach of challenges to be faced by universities in a globalized world and the role they must play at this stage of society of the 21th Century.

Cuban President Fidel Castro criticized the policy of the US government on education, public health and its projection towards Latin America, and highlighted the progress and solidary efforts of Cuba in these fields.