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According to the U.S. administration, the capture of Ramadi by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) only some 100 km west of the Iraqi capital Baghdad was something ordinary regarding the bigger picture of the war.

But almost simultaneously ISIL entered Syria?s historical city of Palmyra, gaining control over parts of it in the direction of the capital Damascus.

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has presented leader of the Cuban revolution and former president Fidel Castro with the Order of the Republic of Serbia.

The order was given for Castro's "outstanding contribution to developing and strengthening friendly relations and cooperation between Serbia and Cuba."

Serbia wants to be a member of the EU, but also to maintain its old friendships, as this will ensure a better life for citizens, said Tomislav Nikolic.

The Serbian president, who is this week visiting Cuba, made the comments in conversation with the country's media outlets.

NIKOLIC AND CASTRO MEETING Serbian and Cuban people share the same passion

The fate of Serbia and Cuba is very similar and the two peoples share the same passion for freedom and independence, Tomislav Nikolic has said.

The Serbian president made the remarks during his visit to Cuba, as he met with President of the National Assembly of People's Power Esteban Lazo Hernandez.

The fate of Serbia and Cuba is very similar and the two peoples share the same passion for freedom and independence, Tomislav Nikolic has said.

Serbian president given top Cuban state honor

Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic, who is visiting Cuba, has been presented with the country's top state honor, the Order of Jose Marti.

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Serbian President Tomislav Nikolic has departed for an official visit to the Republic of Cuba.

He is set to confer in Havana with the country's top officials, it was stated on Monday.

The United States and Cuba will hold another meeting in the coming weeks in Washington on reopening embassies, the latest step in their historic rapprochement, Havana's Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said May 13.

Serbian president decorates Fidel Castro

BELGRADE -- President Tomislav Nikolic has decorated Cuba's leader Fidel Castro with the Order of the Republic of Serbia on a sash, according to the Official Gazette.

French President Francois Hollande called May 11 for an end to the US embargo on Cuba, as he met with Fidel Castro during the first visit by a Western leader since Washington and Havana moved to restore ties.