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After the end of the legislative recess new authorities will be defined

After the legislative vacancy, lawmakers of Alianza País (AP) shall address the renewal of the authorities of their block. On May 14, at the second anniversary of the current administration, the legislative leadership will decide on the renewal of the authorities or if they...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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Snowstorm affects northwestern United States

A new snowstorm yesterday left the northeastern corner of the United States, with almost zero visibility in coastal areas. This would be the fourth attack of the winter weather in less than a month. Piles of snow over two meters caused by previous storms could be seen un some...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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Greeks protest against austerity measures imposed by the EU

Over 25,000 protesters gathered yesterday in different parts of Greece to support the new leftist government of Alexis Tsipras and protest against austerity measures imposed by the European Union (EU). In the capital, Athens, at least 18,000 people were gathered last night, while...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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UN demands to the hutíes to relinquish power and negotiate

The United Nations Security Council demanded on Sunday February 15 that the hutíes militiamen withdraw from government agencies that control, release the President Abed Rabbo Mansur Hadi and negotiate “in good faith” an exit from the crisis. This resolution, submitted...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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Ecuador will participate in March in international flower fiar

A delegation of Ecuador will participate in next March at the World Floral Expo event, to be held in Los Angeles (United States). The appointment will bring together producers, exporters, importers, logistics area and specialized firms in the developing of new varieties of...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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Dhruv case: COAD anticipated in 2009 “news” in the purchase of helicopters

In May 2009 the Air Operations and Defense Command (COAD for its Spanish acronym) of the Ecuadorian Air Force (FAE for its Spanish acronym) anticipated “news” in the technical specifications in the engines of five (than seven) Dhruv helicopters, acquired in 2008 for $...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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Construction company of Toachi-Pilatón project has been fined since 2013 for $ 3.25 million

China International Water & Electric (CWE), construction company of the hydroelectric project Toachi-Pilatón, has been fined for more than $ 3.25 million due to defaults on its contract in terms of time, technical procedures, and standards of health and safety. The sanctions...
Posted On 16 Feb 2015
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Denmark: shooting in Islamism and freedom of expression forum left 1 dead and 3 injured

A civilian killed and 3 policemen wounded were registered on February 14 after a shooting perpetrated by 2 guys in Copenhagen (Denmark). The attack occurred during a hearing of the Ambassador of France, François Zimeray, and illustrator of Muhammad, Lars Vilks, where they spoke...
Posted On 15 Feb 2015
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Correa described as “destabilization attempt” the accusation against his counterpart Fernández

President Rafael Correa described on Saturday, February 14 as “an attempt of destabilization” the accusation against his counterpart from Argentina, Cristina Fernández, for covering suspected Iranian former officials of an anti-Semitic attack in 1994....
Posted On 15 Feb 2015
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Minority Assemblymembers seek access to Dhruv case information unofficially

While the legislators of the majority of Alianza PAIS (AP) in the Commission on Sovereignty and International Relations expect that the Council of the Legislative Administration (CAL for its Spanish acronym) officially assigns them the investigation of the purchase of seven Dhruv...
Posted On 15 Feb 2015
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