Havana - The nine Cuban feature-films competing in the 37th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema were announced yesterday here by Roberto Smith de Castro, head of the Cuban film institute.

Smith, president of the Cuban Institute of Cinematographic Art and Industry (ICAIC), said that out of the nine films, four were produced by this institution, while the remaining five are independent films.

Paris - Cuba reiterated today here its commitment to UNESCO and the confidence in its management to come true the dream of achieving societies characterized by a legitimate sustainable development.

Cuban Higher Education Minister, Rodolfo Alarcon, said the island will remain committed to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and its founding principles.

Havana - The 6th Day of Cuban Culture in Digital Media starts here today to promote, as every year, the debate on new implementation methods with current technologies.

The Salón de Mayo (The May Hall) in the Pabellón Cuba of this capital, gathers professionals and specialists in the development of computerization and telecommunications, in addition to culture and journalism until next Friday.

Paris - The Director General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova, called today for a general mobilization against the phenomena that threaten the world, such as violent extremism.

During the opening day of the 38th General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), said that before such evils it is essential to promote the dialogue of cultures, freedom of expression and create synergies between States.

Havana - American rock and roll band ''ZZ Top'' and saxophonist Kenny G are included in the guest list to the International Jazz Plaza Festival 2015, from December 17 to 20, confirmed the organizing committee.

Santiago de Chile - Vibrant testimonies were part of the launch of the book "''En la senda del Che, biografía de Elmo Catalán" (Along Che´s Path, a Biography of Elmo Catalán), by Cuban journalist José Bodes Gómez, during Santiago´s International Book Fair (FILSA).