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Archive - Aug 29, 2011

Cuban Appeal in IAAF World Championships Turned Down

<p style="text-align: justify;">By: Osmany González Tocabens.13:47Daegu, South Korea, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Monday rejected an appeal submitted by Cuba, after the disqualification of Cuban hurdler Dayron Robles in the event''s final at the World Championships. According to the IAAF, Robles was disqualified for obstruction by the track referee who based his decision on article 163.2 of the IAAF rules. Read More

Telesur and Voltaire Reporters, who Left Tripoli, Arrived Safe in Malta

<p style="text-align: justify;">SOUTH JOURNAL.August 29, 2011. After 36 hours onboard a small boat, 52 persons including reporters of Telesur, Press TV, and Voltaire Network arrived safely in Valletta city, Malta, said Voltaire's editor Thierry Meyssan in a report to the South Journal. Upon their arrival in the city, local authorities and ambassadors from different missions, except France, attended a ceremony for the group. Read More

Robles disqualified after winning 110m hurdles

<p style="text-align: justify;">AFP – 7 mins ago. Cuba's Dayron Robles (R) pips China's Liu Xiang (C) and Britain's William Sharman (L) in the men's 110 metres hurdles final at the IAAF World Championships in Daegu on August 29, 2011. Robles was Monday disqualified after winning the 110m hurdles final. Cuban world champion Dayron Robles was Monday disqualified after winning the world championships 110m hurdles final. "Robles has been disqualified by the track referee under rule 163.2 for obstruction on the track," an IAAF official told AFP. Read More

USA: Irene Batters New York, Causes Multi-Million Dollar Losses

<p style="text-align: justify;">By: Lourdes chang.12:31Washington, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Politicians and insurance companies predict multi-million dollar losses as a consequence of hurricane Irene hitting the East Coast of the United States. In statements to the press quoted by NBC television, Governor of New Jersey, Chris Christie, noted the damage is equivalent to billions of US dollars. Read More

Travel Diva: See you in Cuba! It's no ordinary island vacation

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba -- The mojitos were in our hands, and we could see the shimmering blue of the Caribbean.But this was no ordinary island vacation. Television cameras whirred as a group of Americans checked into Havana's stately Hotel Nacional, as history was being made -- by us. Except for a brief period from 2000-2003, this was the first time in 50 years that average Americans could legally visit Cuba. The trip, through Insight Cuba, would highlight Havana, Santiago de Cuba for arts and music, Trinidad on Cuba's southern coast for colonial charm and Pinar del Rio for its rural natural beauty. Read More

FAQ on Cuba travel

<p style="text-align: justify;">Although Cuba is just 93 miles south of Florida, most Americans know little about it. Here are some frequently asked questions. Why can't I just fly to Cuba from Canada? That used to happen more often. Now, the U.S. government shares air passenger manifests and immigration data with Canada. You may think you've snuck in to Cuba, but later you may get a bill for $2,000-$7,500 for the violation. A high-tech world makes detection an increasing likelihood no matter what third country you fly through. Still, an estimated 20,000 Americans travel to Cuba illegally each year. Read More

New York bank to pay $88 million for Cuba transfers

<p style="text-align: justify;">By Juan O. Tamayo.elnuevoherald.com. The U.S. Treasury says it processed $178 million in wire transfers involving Cuba or Cubans from December 2005 through March 2006. The JP Morgan Chase Bank of New York has agreed to pay $88.3 million to settle allegations of “egregious” violations of Cuban Assets Control Regulations, the U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday. Read More

Li Yanfeng wins discus at world championships

<p style="text-align: justify;">APAP – DAEGU, South Korea (AP) — Li Yanfeng of China won the gold medal in the women's discus at the world championships Sunday, beating Nadine Mueller of Germany and Yarelis Barrios of Cuba. Li took the lead on her second attempt with a throw of 66.52 meters. Mueller took silver with 65.97 and Barrios got bronze with 65.73. Read More

Drivers in Cuba turn genius to ensure classic Detroit cars still run

<p style="text-align: justify;">VIÑALES, Cuba -- The 1955 Dodge has a 2-liter bottle strapped to the driver's-side door frame, with a hose leading from the bottle to a hole in the hood.It is the gas tank. And it works. Although the aqua car's interior is stripped, owner Obel Aguado still drives it to work at the Los Jazmines viewpoint snack bar. "He's going to put a Bulgarian diesel engine in it," another man said proudly. "He has a lot of work to do." Read More

Mexico, Brazil Review Bilateral Cooperation

<p style="text-align: justify;">By. Raquel Maria Garcia Alvarez.00:09México, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Authorities from Mexico and Brazil met in this capital to assess their cooperation activities for 2009-2011 and discuss those to be carried out in the next two years. The meeting was held on August 22-26, the Mexican Foreign Ministry informed in a communique. Read More