Castro tells US to drop the demands on political front

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 05:05

President Raul Castro has warned his country could remain estranged from the United States for decades if Washington does not drop political demands.

Raul Castro issues stern warning to entrepreneurs

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 02:12

President Raul Castro has issued a stern warning to entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of Cuba`s economic reform, saying "those pressuring us to move faster are moving us toward failure."

Barack Obama-Raul Castro handshake sparks buzz, draws flak

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 09:51

After the rare, unanticipated gesture of handshake between US President Barack Obama and Cuban leader Raul Castro created a stir, the White House down played the event by saying that it was not a "pre-planned encounter".

Obama, Raul Castro shake hands at Mandela memorial

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 10, 2013, 18:51

The memorial service of former South African President and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela on Tuesday was the most apt place for the leaders of the two estranged countries – US President Barack Obama and Cuba’s Raul Castro – to keep aside their differences and briefly shake hands.

Ryan Giggs breaks Champions League appearance record

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 09:26

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs broke the Champions League appearance record when he came on as a second-half substitute in the 1-1 Group A draw at Shakhtar Donetsk on Wednesday.

Ecuador president meets Fidel, Raul Castro on Cuba trip

Last Updated: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 15:09

Ecuadoran President Rafael Correa met with Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and his younger brother, President Raul Castro, the leftist South American leader said.

Pune FC sign Equatorial Guinea international Raul Fabiani

Last Updated: Monday, August 5, 2013, 19:56

I-League side Pune Football Club Monday signed Spanish-born Equatorial Guinea international and former Villareal CF ‘B’ striker Raúl Iván Fabiani Bosio for the 2013-14 season.

Raul set for Real Madrid return

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 10:29

Real Madrid say club legend Raul will be wearing the Blancos jersey for 45 minutes in the upcoming Santiago Bernabeu Trophy clash against the forward`s current club Al-Sadd this summer.

WikiLeaks predicts Cuba offering asylum to Snowden

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 13:05

Shortly after Cuban president Raul Castro expressed his support for Edward Snowden, WikiLeaks posted a tweet predicting if Cuba is serious about expressing solidarity with Snowden, and it may as well offer him political asylum.

Cuba`s Raul Castro backs asylum offers for Snowden

Last Updated: Monday, July 8, 2013, 09:12

Raul Castro stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Latin American countries that have expressed willingness to take in Snowden.

Rahul didn`t speak on 50% representation for women in AICC: Cong

Last Updated: Monday, July 1, 2013, 20:19

Two days after Rahul Gandhi had reportedly pitched for 50 per cent representation to women in AICC and other party wings, Congress today said he did not speak on the issue at the weekend.

IPL-style football league could see Beckham, Raul in action

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 17:53

There is a possibility that the franchise-based football tournament, to be organised early next year, could see retired stars such as David Beckham and Raul Gonzalez in action.