Robles: Being Cuban cost me hurdles gold medal

<p style="text-align: justify;">AP.HAVANA, Cuba (AP) — Cuban athlete Dayron Robles says he wouldn't have been disqualified from the 110m hurdles in the World Championship if he came from a more powerful country. Robles was stripped of his first-place finish in the hurdles in South Korea on Monday after judges upheld an appeal claiming he held back Chinese runner Liu Xiang. The ruling meant the gold medal was handed to American Jason Richardson, with Liu second and British athlete Andrew Turner given bronze. Read More

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Cubans may finally get to buy new cars

<p style="text-align: justify;">After decades of having to try to keep 1950s American cars running, Cubans may finally get to a chance to buy new cars. Early next year, Cuban authorities plan to loosen restrictions and make it easier for private citizens to buy or sell modern cars, the Detroit Free Press reports. The change may open the trade door to more Chinese, Korean and European vehicles, those built in countries that have a trade relationship with Cuba, unlike the U.S. Already, relatively new Chinese-made buses and Chinese Geely taxicabs prowl Havana. Read More

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Varadero Beach Resort Expands its Offers

<p style="text-align: justify;">Varadero Beach Resort, Cuba's main tourism complex is increasing its offers including sports and cultural options which are also attracting national vacationers. Located 30 kilometers east of the city of Matanzas, the famous beach strip with its clear waters, comfortable hotels and recreational options is located in the Hicacos Peninsula. Varadero is multiplying its offers to its clients who arrive not only from other parts of the island but also in its expanded and remodeled airport. Read More

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Writer Daniel Chavarria Launches Autobiographic Book in Havana

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA, Cuba, Aug 29 (acn) Renowned writer Daniel Chavarria launched his autobiographic book "Y el mundo sigue andando, memorias" (And the world keeps moving, memories) during the Book Festival held last Saturday, at the Fe del Valle Park, in Havana. In 589 pages, Chavarria tells his story from his childhood until today, and his struggles in several countries and in different characters as intense as a gold prospector in Brazil, an iron and steel worker in Germany, and a revolutionary plotter in Colombia. Read More

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Bronze Medal for Cuba at Boys’ Youth Volleyball Championship

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.08.29 - 13:22:13 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu. Bronze Medal for Cuba at Boys’ Youth Volleyball Championship. HAVANA, CUBA.-&nbsp; Cuban players walked away with the bronze medals of the 2011 FIVB Boys’ Youth Volleyball World Championship that concluded on Sunday in Argentina after a solid straight-set victory (25-18, 25-17, 25-21) over France. Read More

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Bufalina Buffalo Breed Developed in Mayabeque

<p style="text-align: justify;">2011.08.29 - 10:15:00 / radiorebelde.icrt.cu / Bufalina Buffalo Breed Developed in MayabequeMayabeque, Cuba.-&nbsp; Feeling sure that the Bufalina breed is the most efficient of its kind in the meat and milk production, cattle farmers of the 085 farm, located in Güines municipality, are becoming a national reference in the buffalo breeding development in Cuba. Read More

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More Russian Tourists Arriving in Cuba

<p style="text-align: justify;">By. Ana Luisa Brown.&nbsp; 11:30Moscow, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) The number of Russian tourists visiting Cuban resorts have significantly increased with a figure closed to 46,000 travelers, reported the representative of the island''s Tourism Ministry in Russia. The total of 45,847 Russian tourists that have visited Cuba this year till August is twice the figure of 22,840 in 2009 and much higher than the 29,818 number of the same period of 2010, explained to Prensa-Latina the Mintur representative for Russia and Eastern Europe Estefania R. Escobar. Read More

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Cuban Danseur Carlos Acosta Will Not Leave the Stage

<p style="text-align: justify;">By: Estela McCollin. 10:12Havana, Aug 29 (Prensa Latina) Cuban renowned danseur Carlos Acosta whom the National Council of Fine Arts of Cuba honored with the National Dance Award 2011, said his career will continue as there is always a fresh start in many ways. A ballerino, an artist, like me, will not limit himself only to dance; he will focuss on other ventures such as choreography, Acosta, the youngest artist to be bestowed this award, told the Cuban television ahead of receiving the prestigious distinction. Read More

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Boat procession honors revered Cuban image of Virgin Mary

<p style="text-align: justify;">By DANIEL SHOER ROTH. ElNuevoHerald.com. Sunday, 08.28.11. As a prelude to the 50th anniversary celebration of the arrival in Miami of the statue of Our Lady of Charity, Cuba’s patron saint, a group of Catholic faithful took the image for a colorful maritime procession in Biscayne Bay on Sunday. A dozen boats participated in the three-hour parade, dubbed “The Lady of Charity Blesses Miami,” which carried the statue to sites significant in the history of the city and of Cuban exiles. Read More

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Cuba Celebrates End of Summer with Nationwide Book Festival

<p style="text-align: justify;">HAVANA , Cuba, Aug 26 (acn) Cuba will celebrate the end of summer with a nationwide Book Festival and entertainment activities, on Saturday, August 27.According to website Cubasi, activities in the Cuban capital will take place in the Fe del Valle and Central parks, and the popular San Rafael Boulevard will be the main venue of this event, from 10 a.m. on. The program of activities includes book sales for children and teenagers, poetry and music concerts, literary debates, film screenings, and puppet theater plays, among others.&nbsp; Read More

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