Caracas - Venezuelan Health Minister Carlos Alvarado announced Thursday the arrival of 933 tons of medicines and medical supplies from China, Cuba, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and some direct purchases'' from the Ministry.

Havana - The recovery of the vital systems and the reconstruction after the impact of the strong January 27 tornado is making progress in Havana, the National Civil Defense Staff (EMNDC) said, cited on Monday by official sources.

Havana - Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez has called for preserving peace and averting the unjustifiable use of force against Venezuela, a midst mounting pressures led by the US Government.

Havana - The tornado that hit several municipalities in the capital on Jan. 27 caused damage to 4,812 homes, Cuban Construction Minister Rene Mesa said on Friday.

Havana - President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Tuesday ratified Cuba's condemnation of a draft resolution submitted by the United States to the United Nations Security Council to step up its crusade against Venezuela.

Havana -  A Venezuelan Navy vessel arrived in Havana Friday with vehicles, construction materials and other resources to support recovery efforts after the January 27 destructive tornado that battered areas of Havana.