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Madonna Will Defend LGBT community Despite Russian Threats

The queen of pop, Madonna, was threatened by Russian authorities today. She was told that if she defends homosexuals during the concert that she will give in St. Petersburg in August, she would be punished. According to Interfax, “If Madonna or one of the organizers...
Posted On 22 Mar 2012
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UN Peace Initiative Fails to Halt Violence in Syria

Despite the UN Security Council peace call in Syria, fierce clashes have left 26 people dead while trying to escape to Turkey. Near the town of Sermin in the northwestern province of Idlib a bus with women and children was attacked. The escalation of violence occurred a few hours...
Posted On 22 Mar 2012
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Toulouse Serial Killer Dies During Police Assault

The elite French police assaulted the house of the so-called Toulouse killer, the murderer was killed with a ‘bullet to the head’ when he was defending himself while trying to escape. The elite unit of police (Raid) had received orders to “do everything possible to detain Mohamed...
Posted On 22 Mar 2012
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Ecuador Will Test Digital TV

During the second half of the year, Digital TV will start working in Ecuador in order to test new techniques and develop a new system, informed the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Society (Mintel) at the fifth International Digital Television Forum. The Ecuadorian...
Posted On 22 Mar 2012
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22M Demonstrations: Indigenous Mobilization Reaches Quito

The strategy for entering Quito, Ecuador is a secret of the directors of the political party Indigenous Nationalities Confederation of Ecuador (Conaie for its Spanish acronym). To avoid that the information gets leaked to the government they will keep to themselves the time and...
Posted On 22 Mar 2012
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Ecuador in Miami Fashion Week: MÓNICA CAMPAÑA

Ecuadorian Monica Campaña will present today Lady MC at the Miami Beach International Fashion Week 2012 event. Before tonight’s presentation Ecuador Times had a backstage chat with her regarding her fashion creations. 1. Is this your first time participating in the Miami...
Posted On 21 Mar 2012
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Serial Killer of Toulouse is From al-Qaeda

The Chief Prosecutor of Paris, Francois Molins, announced that the suspect of the murder of seven people in Toulouse, south of France, was planning to kill a military official when he exits his home along with two policemen. Mohamed Merah, 23, who is surrounded by the police...
Posted On 21 Mar 2012
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More than 40 aftershocks registered from the 7.8 magnitude quake in Mexico

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake with its epicenter in the state of Guerrero, yesterday hit southern and central Mexico several minutes and shook Mexico City, where thousands of people evacuated buildings and houses and ran in panic to the streets. More than 40 aftershocks have been...
Posted On 21 Mar 2012
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One more defeat for Emelec in Copa Libertadores Tournament

Last night, Club Sport Emelec was defeated by Argentinean Lanus 2-0 in the Copa Libertadores Championship. Mario Regueiro, Lanus player, did the two goals that sealed the game, becoming Emelec’s third straight loss. With this result, Lanus leads the standings with 7 units. After...
Posted On 21 Mar 2012
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President Correa forgives two officers involved in the 30S

Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa decided to pardon two soldiers convicted of the failed coup of September 30, 2010 (30-S). Yesterday, the President signed the executive orders 1108 and 1109, in granting “forgiveness” to  police Jaime Vinicio Paucar and Luis...
Posted On 21 Mar 2012
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