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Colombia votes No to peace deal

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The option not to ratify the peace agreement between the government of Juan Manuel Santos and FARC-EP won with 50,23% (6,428,776 votes) after the results of 99.76 % of polling stations had been collected; while the “yes” vote garnered 49,76% (6,369,008 ballots), according to information released by electoral authorities.

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I still hear the desperate voice of my father

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On two other occasions in 1976, Espinosa had co-piloted aircraft in danger of detonating. The first time was when flying Hortensia Bussi, the widow of Chilean President Salvador Allende, from Mexico to Havana. One of the pieces of luggage aboard the aircraft contained a bomb that failed to explode.

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Raúl receives Prime Minister of Lesotho

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Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba, received September 29, His Excellency Dr. Pakalitha Bethuel Mosisili, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Lesotho, on an official visit to the island.

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Raúl receives Sam Nujoma

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On the afternoon of September 29, Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, President of the Councils of State and Ministers of Cuba received compañero Sam Nujoma, Founding President of the Republic of Namibia, making an official visit to the island.

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Cuba and the United States discuss security of flows of persons and goods and cybersecurity

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This Wednesday, September 28, the first meeting on the security of flows of persons and goods between Cuba and the U.S. and mutual concerns regarding cybersecurity was held in Washington.The meeting was held in the framework of the dialogue between Cuba and the United States on law enforcement, which began in November 2015.

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Cuban university students condemn subversive U.S. schemes

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On September 28, before the monument to Julio Antonio Mella, students from the University which bears his name in Santiago de Cuba, condemned maneuvers by the U.S. government, such as the World Learning program, which attempt to manipulate Cuban youth.

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Cuban university students condemn subversive U.S. schemes

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On September 28, before the monument to Julio Antonio Mella, students from the University which bears his name in Santiago de Cuba, condemned maneuvers by the U.S. government, such as the World Learning program, which attempt to manipulate Cuban youth.

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Cuba supports fight against racism, discrimination and xenophobia

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On Wednesday, September 28, Cuba ratified its willingness to support the international struggle against racism, discrimination, xenophobia and all related forms of intolerance, during the United Nations Human Rights Council.

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President of Guinea-Bissau begins official visit to Cuba

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The President of Guinea-Bissau, José Mário Vaz, begins an official visit to Cuba this Wednesday, which will conclude on October 1st.
According to sources at the Cuban Foreign Ministry cited by Prensa Latina, the President will hold official talks with President Raúl Castro and undertake other activities during his stay.

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Havana Ballet Festival attracts broad participation

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Artists from 16 countries will perform in Cuba during the 25th edition of the International Ballet Festival of Havana, taking place October 28-November 6, according to event sponsors the National Ballet of Cuba.