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Experts predict oil recovery for the second half of 2015

The world oil markets are mired in uncertainty at the abrupt collapse of the “petro prices.” Analysts agree that precipitation is due to a strong excess of supply over the weakened global demand. Too much oil and OPEC does not react, “said analyst Ehsan Ul-Haq...
Posted On 18 Jan 2015
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Muslim protests against Muhammad cartoon leaves 10 dead so far

The violent riots after protests in Niger by the publication of Prophet Muhammad’s cartoon by the French weekly Charlie Hebdo have left five people dead this Saturday, officials said. Following the publication this week of Muhammad cartoon by the weekly Charlie Hebdo victim...
Posted On 18 Jan 2015
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Maduro will announce measures to overcome shortage crisis and inflation in Venezuela

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro said yesterday that on Tuesday, when he appears for accountability to Parliament, will announce a series of measures to “accelerate” economic transition to “productive socialism”. Upon arrival at Simon Bolivar...
Posted On 18 Jan 2015
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Comex resolution increases tariff for spare and parts of cars

Roberto Aspiazu, director of the Ecuadorian Business Committee (EEC) estimated that the government would raise about $ 180 million annually with the tariff reform of 588 items of merchandise. Among the items afflicted with 051-2014 resolution of the Committee of Foreign Trade...
Posted On 17 Jan 2015
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Nigeria: Destruction caused by Boko Haram is shown on satellite images

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch (HRW) published various satellite images to show the massive destruction of the two main towns attacked, Baga and Doron Baga, northern state of Borno (northeast Nigeria), by the Islamist group Boko Haram. According to Amnesty...
Posted On 17 Jan 2015
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Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Philippines despite strong winds and rain

Pope Francis held this Saturday in the Philippines all his planned events, despite a tropical storm, to be close and comfort the survivors of Typhoon Yolanda in Tacloban, Leyte Island that swept the country in November 2014. Francisco moved to the city of Tacloban despite the...
Posted On 17 Jan 2015
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Superintendent does not rule reforms to tighten the Communications Law

The superintendent of Communication, Carlos Ochoa, said the SuperCom discusses possible reforms to the Communications Law to allow more proportionate to the offense sanctions, but for now there is no deadline for debate in the Assembly. According to El Tiempo from Cuenca, Ochoa...
Posted On 17 Jan 2015
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Campaign “All You Need Is Ecuador” will be promoted in the Superbowl

Ecuador’s ambassador in the United States, Nathalie Cely, announced that the Ecuadorian tourism spot “All You Need Is Ecuador” will be presented at Superbowl 49. The end of the NFL sporting event on Sunday February 1st will be held at the University of Phoenix...
Posted On 17 Jan 2015
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Europe on alert against jihadism after attacks in Belgium and France

Europe launched an offensive against jihadism, with the death of two suspects on Thursday in Belgium and the arrest this Friday of dozens more in this country, in France and in Germany, a week after the attacks in Paris. The Belgian authorities had information about...
Posted On 16 Jan 2015
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Trade and travel between the United States and Cuba will be facilitated from today

From today, T¡the  United States and Cuba will make more flexible restrictions on trade and investment in the island, after the government of President Barack Obama significantly relieved the embargo in force for half a century. The announcement of the new standards is the next...
Posted On 16 Jan 2015
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