A naval spokesman confirmed the reports, which did not give the name of the submarine specify or where it was located, adding only that it was on exercises at sea and 208 people were on board.

Posted: 12:16:12 AM  

In an essay published Saturday in Cuban state media, Fidel Castro warned that Paloma could further damage a farm sector already battered by storms that caused widespread shortages of fresh produce.

Posted: 12:14:41 AM