Entregan a Cuba tercer avión An-158

La compañía aérea Cubana de Aviación recibió de la constructora rusa Ilyushin Finance Co. el tercer avión Antónov An-158 de producción ruso-ucraniana en el Salón Aeroespacial MAKS 2013. El contrato de compra de tres aeronaves de este tipo se firmó en julio de 2012. Las dos primeras fueron entregadas a la empresa cubana en abril y julio pasados.



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Desafíos de la Educación General cubana: El maestro es lo principal

El día 2 de septiembre, se inicia en nuestro país el curso escolar 2013-2014. El propósito esencial es lograr un curso de mayor calidad, en el que además de trasmitir conocimientos a los alumnos, se eduque en el sentido más amplio de la palabra. Por esto sigue constituyendo una prioridad la formación y preparación del personal docente para dar respuesta al Lineamiento 146 aprobado en el VI Congreso del Partido: Docentes que sean ejemplos, que se preparen bien, impartan clases de calidad y a partir de ahí eduquen.



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US-Cuba talks on direct mail service proposed for next month - MiamiHerald.com

US-Cuba talks on direct mail service proposed for next month MiamiHerald.com ... in 2009 in Havana, but the Obama administration cancelled the contacts after U.S. government contractor Alan P. Gross was sentenced to 15 years in a Havana prison for delivering sophisticated communications equipment to Cuba's tiny Jewish community.

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Free Zone crowdsources WiFi to bring Latin America online (exclusive) - VentureBeat

Free Zone crowdsources WiFi to bring Latin America online (exclusive) VentureBeat However for many people in Latin America, connectivity remains an issue. Data plans are expensive and the networks are slow. Free Zone was developed to make people aware of WiFi around them so they can find a quicker connection, without the cost.

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Havana Cafe: Tastes of Cuba in Ottawa South (resto review) - Ottawa Citizen (blog)

Havana Cafe: Tastes of Cuba in Ottawa South (resto review) Ottawa Citizen (blog) To my surprise, chef Oslaide Guerra's café and catering business had more to offer in the way of food and ambience. There was pleasant seating for 20 or so people in colourful, decorated surroundings. On the walls were scenes and license plates from Cuba.

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Obama sopesa ataques limitados contra Siria de conjunto con otras potencias

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, presentó el miércoles la opción de un ataque militar limitado contra Siria para disuadir el uso futuro de armas químicas, pero agregó que no ha tomado una decisión respecto a si el país debe actuar. Un funcionario estadounidense de alto rango ha dicho que los ataques podrían durar varios días e involucrarían las fuerzas armadas de otros países.



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George Will: Obama's foreign policy rhetoric gets U.S. in trouble - Indianapolis Star

George Will: Obama's foreign policy rhetoric gets U.S. in trouble Indianapolis Star ... North Korea, Portugal, Cuba, Norway, Iran, Britain, Saudi Arabia, Poland and Yemen? Words, however, are so marvelously malleable in the Obama administration, the Oxford English Dictionary's definition of “coup” (“a change in the government carried ...

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VIDEO: Albino alligator gets acupuncture

Vets have used the ancient Asian practice of acupuncture to help the back problems of Bino the albino alligator at Sao Paulo Aquarium in Brazil.



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Colombia 'ready to talk to ELN'

President Juan Manuel Santos says Colombia is ready to begin peace talks with the country's second-largest rebel group, the ELN.



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Latin America Mission Merges with United World Mission - Crossmap

Latin America Mission Merges with United World Mission Crossmap Latin America Mission (LAM), based in Miami, FL, is merging into United World Mission (UWM), based in Charlotte, NC. The merged organization will remain based in Charlotte under the leadership of United World Mission. Latin America Mission will ...

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Venezuela, a paradise in search of tourists - NEWS.com.au

Venezuela, a paradise in search of tourists NEWS.com.au In a country where explorer Christopher Columbus once believed he had found heaven on earth, officials are struggling to draw travellers, with only 700,000 visitors each year, in part due to Venezuela's somewhat tarnished image. After neglecting the ...

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World's best beach spikers set for Phuket - The Nation

World's best beach spikers set for Phuket The Nation ... teams from 21 countries - Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, Colombia, Czech Republic, England, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Paraguay, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Vanuatu, Venezuela and Thailand - have committed ...

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My mother the Amazonian tribeswoman

In search of my mother - an Amazonian tribeswoman



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Brazil raises interest rate to 9%

Brazil raises its benchmark interest rate to 9% from 8.5% in a further attempt to rein in inflation.



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Brazilian states hit by power cut

A fire in north-eastern Brazil causes a power outage that leaves nine states in the dark, including four that will host the 2014 World Cup



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Mexican Tourism Expert Calls to Defend Cultural Identity - Prensa Latina

Mexican Tourism Expert Calls to Defend Cultural Identity Prensa Latina 28 de agosto de 2013, 17:45 Imagen activa Montevideo, Aug 28 (Prensa Latina) Mexican Miguel Torruco, a tourism expert, called here today to deepen the culture, heritage and identity of each people and avoid copying U.S. style. The Secretary of Tourism ...

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Oleada de atentados dejó hoy casi 70 muertos en Irak

Una decena de bombas explotaron hoy en Bagdad y sus alrededores dejando al menos 68 muertos, y el conductor de un presunto coche bomba murió acuchillado por una multitud enfurecida. El balance de la jornada de violencia se situaba a primera hora de la noche en al menos 68 muertos y casi 200 heridos, según fuentes policiales y médicas.



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Mueren en Afganistán seis personas por ataque a base de militares polacos

Un grupo comando atacó hoy una base del contingente polaco de la Fuerza Internacional de asistencia a la seguridad (Isaf) en la provincia de Ghazni, sur de Afganistán, causando al menos seis muertos, según fuentes locales. El ataque incluyó la explosión de un coche-bomba y armas automáticas. Según la agencia de noticias local Pajhwok, hubo un enfrentamiento armado.



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Para Salbuchi, EE.UU. quiere atacar a Rusia por la vía Siria-Irán

"Siria es un aliado de Rusia. Si cae Siria, luego cae Irán y luego el ataque va directamente contra Rusia, con lo cual estamos viviendo momentos muy peligrosos. Se está jugando con fuego y el descontrol de esta situación podría derivar en una confrontación entre las potencias occidentales y Rusia y sus aliados", opina el analista argentino Adrian Salbuchi.



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Logran comunicación cerebral entre dos personas por Internet

Expertos estadounidenses lograron controlar a distancia el movimiento de las manos de un colega a través de señales enviadas por internet, usando grabaciones eléctricas del cerebro y una estimulación magnética. "Internet permite conectar computadoras, pero ahora también puede conectar cerebros", afirmó Andrea Stocco.



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Web del New York Times aún sufre problemas por ataque cibernético

La web del diario The New York Times seguía sufriendo problemas hoy tras haber permanecido caída durante horas por el ataque de un grupo de piratas informáticos. Debido a los problemas de algunos lectores para acceder a la página http://nytimes.com, el diario avisaba en la red social Twitter que pueden ver los contenidos del periódico a través de la web de la compañía editora, http://news.nytco.com.



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Paraguayans in crucifixion protest

Eight Paraguay bus drivers who have been crucified for 20 days in a protest against being sacked are joined by one of their wives.



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Making the Case against Syria - National Journal

Making the Case against Syria National Journal The stakes in Syria are not quite as high as the Iraq invasion, of course, and certainly they are nothing like the Cuban Missile Crisis, when nuclear war hung in the balance. By most accounts, Obama plans a very limited air strike, perhaps with cruise ...

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Obama Talks 'The Butler' in Tom Joyner Interview - Eurweb.com

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Obama Talks 'The Butler' in Tom Joyner Interview Eurweb.com “My favorite part was probably some of the jokes Cuba Gooding Jr. told, but we can't repeat them on the air,” Obama said, laughing. Joyner added: “I know what scene you're talking about, and I love that scene too.” Obama said he thought the acting in ... President Obama to Tom Joyner: 'It's not enough just to have a black president'

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Fidel Castro: Cuba didn't reject NSA leaker Edward Snowden - Herald Sun

Fidel Castro: Cuba didn't reject NSA leaker Edward Snowden Herald Sun "It is absolutely clear that the United States will always try to put pressure on Cuba as it does with the UN or any public or private institution in the world, that is one of the characteristics of that country's government and it would not be ...

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Feria de las Flores - Fun in the Flower Capital of Latin America - Huffington Post

Feria de las Flores - Fun in the Flower Capital of Latin America Huffington Post Medellín is turning into a tourist hot spot and in my last article I gave some tips on how to spend a long weekend, but if you're trying to decide the best time of year to come to visit, don't miss the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) in early ...

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Julian Castro Seeks Business Bridges to Latin America - HispanicBusiness.com

Julian Castro Seeks Business Bridges to Latin America HispanicBusiness.com Mayor Julian Castro urged Mexican business owners in San Antonio to continue to build business "bridges" between the city and Mexico as San Antonio strives to become the third large U.S. gateway to Latin America, after Los Angeles and Miami.

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North Korea ship 'broke embargo'

Panama says an undeclared Cuban weapons cargo found on a North Korean ship is an "undoubted violation" of the United Nations' arms embargo on Pyongyang.



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Protestan en Londres contra eventual ataque a Siria

Los manifestantes, alrededor de 1.000 según los organizadores, entre los que se encontraban diputados como la laborista Diane Abbott, abandonaron el cordón de seguridad que había establecido la policía y cortaron el tráfico de la avenida Whitehall, que conduce al Parlamento de Westminster, informó la agencia local PA.



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Estados Unidos, Reino Unido y Al Qaeda podrían estar en el mismo bando

¿No fueron los tres mosqueteros los que exclamaban: ‘¡Todos para uno y uno para todos!’ cada vez que salían a combate? Éste debería ser el grito de guerra para los estadistas occidentales en la agresión contra Siria. Los que destruyeron a tantos miles el 9/11 lucharán al lado de la nación cuyos inocentes asesinaron cruelmente hace 12 años. Gran triunfo para Obama, Cameron, Hollande y el resto de estos guerreros en miniatura.



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Brahimi: “No tenemos pruebas del uso de armas químicas por el gobierno sirio”

Lakhdar Brahimi, enviado especial de la ONU en Siria, ha declarado que Estados Unidos y el Reino Unido todavía no han presentado a la ONU pruebas del uso de armas químicas por parte del Gobierno sirio. El enviado especial instó a los países occidentales a no tratar de resolver el conflicto a través de una intervención militar.



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Federación Cubana de Boxeo sanciona al campeón olímpico Roniel Iglesias

Roniel Iglesias, campeón olímpico de Londres 2012, fue sancionado por la Federación Cubana de Boxeo (FCB) a un año de separación de la selección de Cuba "debido a indisciplinas cometidas" y mantendrá la preparación en Pinar del Río, su provincia natal, sin posibilidades de competir internacionalmente.



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Report Suggests Cuba Sold Weapons to North Korea - ABC News

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Report Suggests Cuba Sold Weapons to North Korea ABC News Cuba may have tried to send brand new weapons to North Korea, as well as spare parts for its fighter jets, a new report by John Hopkins University researchers suggests. If these suspicions are confirmed, Cuba would be in serious violation of United ... Cuba violates North Korea sanctions Report: Cuban weapons in North Korean ship violated UN sanctions UN experts expect to travel to Havana to clarify North Korean ship issue

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DirecTV Boosted by Latin American Dishes - Barron's

DirecTV Boosted by Latin American Dishes Barron's The Latin American segment accounted for 37% of consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Ebitda) growth in 2012 and is just starting to drive positive cash flow. The company is aggressively investing in this market ...

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Nissan's Relaunched Datsun Brand Scouts Africa, Latin America - Wall Street Journal

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Nissan's Relaunched Datsun Brand Scouts Africa, Latin America Wall Street Journal "Africa, Central and Latin America…are vastly underserved by the auto industry," Datsun brand chief Vincent Cobee said Tuesday in an interview at a Nissan event here designed to showcase the company's product and technology strategy. Enlarge Image. Report - Following India, Indonesia & Russia, Datsun could enter Latin America ...

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Mueren dos africanos víctimas de la xenofobia en Italia

La xenofobia se dispara en los países de Europa. Brotes racistas se han registrado recientemente en Nápoles, ciudad de Italia, donde un grupo de jóvenes disparó a un nigeriano y a un senegalés sin motivo.



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Este año han muerto 62 niños por desnutrición en Guatemala

A 62 ascendió la cifra de niños muertos por desnutrición aguda en Guatemala durante el 2013, confirmó el jefe de la Secretaría de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (Sesan), Luis Monterroso. El directivo señaló que en los meses del año en curso se reportaron nueve mil 786 casos de desnutrición.



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Precio del petróleo alcanza su más alto precio desde febrero

El precio del petróleo creció hoy a su máxima cota desde febrero anterior debido al repique de tambores de guerra de Estados Unidos junto a sus aliados contra Siria. El crudo Brent en Londres llegó a su máximo en seis meses, mientras para esta jornada escaló otro 0,3 por ciento y se colocó en 115 dólares el barril.



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Declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores

Es necesario recordar que quienes más abogan por una acción militar contra Siria son los mismos que lanzaron cruentas guerras sin mandato del Consejo de Seguridad de las Naciones Unidas, bajo la mentira de la existencia de armas de exterminio en masa o con el pretexto de la protección a civiles, que ocasionaron cuantiosas muertes de personas inocentes, incluidos niños, a las que califican como "daños colaterales".



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Revela estudio científico conexión entre la ciencia y la moral

Investigadores de la Universidad de California en Santa Barbara, Estados Unidos, han concluido que existe una conexión entre la ciencia y la actividad moral. El nuevo estudio, que ha sido publicado en la revista PlosOne, sostiene que esta correlación está tan arraigada que el mero hecho de pensar en ciencia puede provocar un comportamiento más ético.



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En octubre Estados Unidos alcanzará límite de endeudamiento

Estados Unidos alcanzará su límite de endeudamiento a mediados de octubre, y probablemente no sea capaz de financiar todos los gastos del presupuesto federal, advirtió el Departamento del Tesoro. "El Congreso debe actuar lo más pronto posible para proteger la solvencia de los EE.UU., dijo el secretario del Tesoro, Jack Lew.



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Agentes de 74 países pidieron a Facebook información de 38 000 usuarios

Facebook y otras compañías han sido criticadas por ayudar a la Agencia de Seguridad Nacional de Estados Unidos proporcionándole datos sobre sus clientes. Pero la la ley federal estadounidense permite al Gobierno exigir datos sin ningún tipo de orden, si bien las empresas pueden recurrir a la Justicia para no dar información.



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Cuba rechaza intención de Estados Unidos de atacar Siria

Una declaración del Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores precisa que "una agresión contra Siria provocaría gravísimas consecuencias para la convulsa región del Medio Oriente, constituiría una flagrante violación de los principios de la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y del Derecho Internacional y aumentaría los peligros para la paz y la seguridad internacionales".



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The Faces of Cuba You Have to See - Huffington Post

The Faces of Cuba You Have to See Huffington Post Join me on a visit to Cuba through the talented lens of award-winning photographer Jeremy Woodhouse, who has given us special permission to share some of the faces of Cuba he has captured on a recent trip with Friendly Planet. In Jeremy's images, you ...

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Daily Headlines: August 28, 2013

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Defecting Cuban hurdler Orlando Ortega aims for US move - BBC News

Defecting Cuban hurdler Orlando Ortega aims for US move BBC News A top Cuban hurdler who defected earlier this month says he now wants to be reunited with his mother in Florida. Orlando Ortega, 22, criticised the Cuban sports authorities in a phone call to the Associated Press news agency from Padua in Italy. "It ...

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President Barack Obama Reviews The Butler: "Oprah, My Girl, She Can Act" - Us Magazine

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President Barack Obama Reviews The Butler: "Oprah, My Girl, She Can Act" Us Magazine ... film were Cuba Gooding Jr.'s jokes, which he couldn't repeat on air. But Winfrey and Whitaker were definite highlights, too. "All of the acting was terrific, and I thought Forrest Whitaker was wonderful. And Oprah, my girl, she can act," President ...

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Son insuficientes las reformas de Raúl Castro ante problemas de Cuba - UnomásUno

Son insuficientes las reformas de Raúl Castro ante problemas de Cuba UnomásUno Las reformas económicas y políticas emprendidas por Raúl Castro en Cuba están bien orientadas y han logrado mejoras, pero son insuficientes para los problemas acumulados en 54 años de socialismo, consideró el profesor Carmelo Mesa-Lago.

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Letter from Havana: A fresh breed of innovators leads the way - Financial News

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Letter from Havana: A fresh breed of innovators leads the way Financial News In the wake of a series of economic reforms passed by Raúl Castro, the younger brother of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro who took power after his ageing sibling stood down on a permanent basis due to ill health in 2008, many Cubans now have their ... Fidel Castro labels libellous report Cuba blocked Snowden travel Did Kremlin Arrange Snowden's Trip to Russia? Did Cuba Deny Entry To Edward Snowden? Russian Report Says US Pressure ...

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Letter from Havana: A fresh breed of innovators leads the way - Financial News

Letter from Havana: A fresh breed of innovators leads the way Financial News Socialist oil-rich Venezuela has helped Cuba to some extent in recent years, but the Caribbean island has also sought to improve its own economic position from within. In the wake of a series of ... But American tourists are not unheard of. Hip hop ...

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No deal on Colombia farmers' strike

After a night of talks, the Colombian government and farmers protesting against the government's agricultural policies fail to reach agreement.



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The Faces of Cuba You Have to See - Huffington Post

The Faces of Cuba You Have to See Huffington Post Join me on a visit to Cuba through the talented lens of award-winning photographer Jeremy Woodhouse, who has given us special permission to share some of the faces of Cuba he has captured on a recent trip with Friendly Planet. In Jeremy's images, you ...

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Obama teared up watching 'The Butler' - Politico (blog)

Obama teared up watching 'The Butler' Politico (blog) His favorite parts of the movie were Cuba Gooding Jr.'s jokes and he enjoyed seeing Oprah perform. "My girl, she can act," he said. "She's just a wonderful actress. So I'm glad they did it." (WATCH: Oprah on the significance of 'The Butler'). (Also on ...

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Brazil collapse toll rises to eight

Another body is found in the rubble of a collapsed clothes factory under construction in Sao Paulo in Brazil, taking the number of dead to eight.



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Defecting Cuban hurdler aims for US

Cuban hurdling star Orlando Ortega, who defected earlier this month, says he wants to join his mother in Florida.



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Oil Diverges From U.S. Stocks Most Since 2011 on Syria Concerns - Bloomberg

Oil Diverges From U.S. Stocks Most Since 2011 on Syria Concerns Bloomberg 26 that President Barack Obama would hold Syria accountable for using chemical weapons. In isolation, threats of past wars have spurred uneven returns in the equity market. Asian shares slumped today, with the ... In the week following the failed Bay ...

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Barack Obama Praises Oprah Winfrey's Acting, Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Jokes In 'Lee ... - TheWrap

Barack Obama Praises Oprah Winfrey's Acting, Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Jokes In 'Lee ... TheWrap "Well, my favorite part was probably some of the jokes Cuba Gooding told," Obama said. "But all of the acting was terrific, and I thought Forrest Whitaker was wonderful. And Oprah, my girl, she can act. She's just a wonderful actress. So I'm glad they ...

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Cuban govt to move out of the eatery business - China Daily

Cuban govt to move out of the eatery business China Daily Today, there are close to 2,000 private restaurants as local entrepreneurs take advantage of market-oriented reforms initiated by President Raul Castro, who took over from his brother Fidel in 2008. "The government is hoping that cooperative owners ...

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Barack Obama Praises Oprah Winfrey's Acting, Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Jokes In 'Lee ... - TheWrap

Barack Obama Praises Oprah Winfrey's Acting, Cuba Gooding Jr.'s Jokes In 'Lee ... TheWrap "Well, my favorite part was probably some of the jokes Cuba Gooding told," Obama said. "But all of the acting was terrific, and I thought Forrest Whitaker was wonderful. And Oprah, my girl, she can act. She's just a wonderful actress. So I'm glad they ...

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