HAVANA -- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said here Friday that his government will continue to invest in Cuba and contribute to the economic development of the island nation.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of a business forum, the Spanish leader said Spain will not slow down its investment in Cuba despite the economic challenges facing the Caribbean country.

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BRUSSELS -- Donald Tusk, president of the European Council, says on Saturday that he will recommend the approval of the outcome of the Brexit negotiations on Sunday.

Tusk said this in his twitter account, adding "no one has reasons to be happy. But at least at this critical time, the EU27 has passed the test of unity and solidarity."

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SANAA -- "Griffiths received affirm confirmation from the revolution to support peace efforts and attend peace talks," Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, head of Houthi revolutionary committee, said in a statement during his meeting with visiting UN envoy to Yemen Martin Griffiths in Sanna.

"Griffiths told me that he bears good impression from his yesterday's visit to Hodeidah," he added.

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KABUL -- "One U.S. service member was killed in Afghanistan today. In accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, the name of the service member killed in action is being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin is complete," the NATO-led Resolute Support said in a statement.

The brief statement did not give details, saying "we will share additional information as appropriate." Enditem

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