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Ecuador court upholds pro-Correa libel verdict

Ecuador court upholds pro-Correa libel verdict


Ecuador`s high court ruled against the El Universo newspaper in a libel suit filed by President Rafa...
Ecuador begins destroying WW II bombs

Ecuador begins destroying WW II bombs


Ecuador has begun destroying 11 US bombs of World War II vintage that were found in 2010 in the Gala...
US sentences Pakistani for backing Taliban

US sentences Pakistani for backing Taliban


A Pakistani man was sentenced to 50 months in prison for trying to smuggle someone he thought was pa...
Ecuador President wins huge libel case

Ecuador President wins huge libel case


A judge in Ecuador has convicted three newspaper executives and an editor of libel.
Brazil beats Ecuador 4-2 to reach Copa quarters

Brazil beats Ecuador 4-2 to reach Copa quarters


Alexandre Pato and Neymar scored two goals each as defending champions Brazil hit form with a 4-2 wi...
Ecuador missing Valencia for Brazil test

Ecuador missing Valencia for Brazil test


Ecuador will be missing key midfield man Antonio Valencia as they take on holders Brazil on Wednesda...
Venezuela go top of Copa group

Venezuela go top of Copa group


A thumping shot on the hour from Cesar Gonzalez put Venezuela in charge of Copa America Group B on S...
Valencia injures ankle, misses next Copa match

Valencia injures ankle, misses next Copa match


Ecuador`s Antonio Valencia has injured the ankle which he had surgery on last year and will miss the...
Mexico defeat Ecuador in football friendly

Mexico defeat Ecuador in football friendly


A Mexico select, comprised mainly of under-22 year-old players, defeated Ecuador 1-0.
Ecuador`s President hails victory in referendum

Ecuador`s President hails victory in referendum


Two polls showed Rafael Correa winning referendum on judicial, media reforms.
US expels Ecuadorean ambassador in tit-for-tat move

US expels Ecuadorean ambassador in tit-for-tat move


Ecuador is 3rd LatAm country whose govt has expelled US envoy in recent yrs.
WikiLeaks impact: Ecuador expels US ambassador

WikiLeaks impact: Ecuador expels US ambassador


The Ecuadorian government has declared US Ambassador Heather Hodges "persona non grata" and ordered ...
Mexico, Ecuador bust transnational drug operation

Mexico, Ecuador bust transnational drug operation


Mexican authorities nab an in-law of top drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Ecuador’s capital Quito named as culture capital

Ecuador’s capital Quito named as culture capital


UNESCO recognises Quito as the "Latin American Capital of Culture 2011".
Ecuador recognises Palestine state

Ecuador recognises Palestine state


Ecuador formally recognises Palestine as independent state with 1967 borders.
Christmas Eve bus carnage in Ecuador, 41 dead

Christmas Eve bus carnage in Ecuador, 41 dead


Bus had been filled over capacity and appeared to have had gearbox problem.
Colombian landslide kills 13

Colombian landslide kills 13


The landslide buried five homes and a bar where a party was taking place.
Colombia, Ecuador agree to fully renew ties

Colombia, Ecuador agree to fully renew ties


Quito broke off ties after Colombia bombed a camp of FARC rebels in Ecuador.
Last of 4 missing miners found dead in Ecuador

Last of 4 missing miners found dead in Ecuador


A group of 4 miners had gone missing following a cave-in at a mine on Friday.
Ecuador raises police, military pay after rebellion

Ecuador raises police, military pay after rebellion


Ecuador`s President raises salaries of four military and police ranks.
Ecuador`s President asserts control, police chief quits

Ecuador`s President asserts control, police chief quits


Police commander Martinez took responsibility for a revolt by his officers.
Ecuador calm after revolt, Prez rescued; Correa alleges coup

Ecuador calm after revolt, Prez rescued; Correa alleges coup


Ecuador was under a state of siege Friday, the streets quiet with the military in charge of public o...
Over 40 killed in Ecuador bus accident

Over 40 killed in Ecuador bus accident


At least 42 people died when a bus carrying 53 passengers fell off a cliff.
Indian men beat Ecuador in World Team Squash C`ship

Indian men beat Ecuador in World Team Squash C`ship


India made a strong start in the world junior men`s team squash championship with a 3-0 victory over...
Ecuador police chase Internet-based killers for hire

Ecuador police chase Internet-based killers for hire


Hate your neighbour? Want to get even with your spouse`s lover? Killers for hire in Ecuador can so...
Thousands flee Ecuador, Guatemala volcanos

Thousands flee Ecuador, Guatemala volcanos


Two volcanos erupted in Guatemala and Ecuador on Friday, choking major cities with ash.
Ecuador recall Kaviedes for games against World Cup teams

Ecuador recall Kaviedes for games against World Cup teams


Controversial forward Ivan Kaviedes was recalled by Ecuador on Wednesday for next month`s friendlies...
Iran ties landed Ecuador on ‘laundering list’

Iran ties landed Ecuador on ‘laundering list’


Ecuador`s inclusion on an international list of nations accused of lagging in the fight against mone...
Ecuadorian politician as UN goodwill ambassador

Ecuadorian politician as UN goodwill ambassador


With an aim to promote greater dialogue between different cultures, UNESCO has appointed Ecuadorian...
Ecuador, Colombia unfreeze relations

Ecuador, Colombia unfreeze relations


The Presidents of Ecuador and Colombia have agreed to renew diplomatic ties between the neighbouring...
Scientists unveil Galapagos Islands` conservation plan

Scientists unveil Galapagos Islands` conservation plan


Scientists have warned of a difficult task ahead in the conservation of Ecuador`s fragile Galapagos ...
30 new species of frog discovered in Ecuador

30 new species of frog discovered in Ecuador


An expedition to the coastal rainforests of western Ecuador has discovered 30 new species of frog an...

Probe finds pilot error caused Dhruv crash in Ecuador


In a big relief to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, pilot error was found to have caused the crash o...
US helped Colombia plan `08 bombing: Ecuador

US helped Colombia plan `08 bombing: Ecuador


US intelligence from inside Ecuador was used to plan a 2008 bombing by Colombian troops that killed ...
Fire destroys 106 homes in Ecuador

Fire destroys 106 homes in Ecuador


A serious fire destroyed 106 homes in a poor neighbourhood in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador...
Fire destroys 106 homes in Ecuador

Fire destroys 106 homes in Ecuador


A serious fire destroyed 106 homes in a poor neighbourhood in Guayaquil, the largest city in Ecuador...
Colombia, Ecuador move toward normalising ties

Colombia, Ecuador move toward normalising ties


Quito and Bogota have named charges d`affaires to restore diplomatic ties severed last year followin...

HAL rushes to Ecuador to ward off Dhruv export setback


A day after Ecuador threatened to return the Indian-made Dhruv fleet, HAL today rushed a three-mem...
Russia, Ecuador sign deals on arms, energy

Russia, Ecuador sign deals on arms, energy


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has hailed arms and energy deals with Ecuador as just a beginning ...
Forlan`s last-gasp penalty gives Uruguay win in Ecuador

Forlan`s last-gasp penalty gives Uruguay win in Ecuador


Diego Forlan converted a penalty with the last kick of the game to give Uruguay a 2-1 win away to Ec...
Indigenous protesters clash with Ecuadorian police, 1 dead

Indigenous protesters clash with Ecuadorian police, 1 dead


Police on Wednesday battled Amazon Indians protesting laws they believe would encourage oil drilling...
Ecuador in talks to buy South African warplanes

Ecuador in talks to buy South African warplanes


Ecuador is in talks to purchase 12 Cheetah C fighter jets from South Africa for the armed forces, a ...
Ecuador`s Prez to close private TV station for `spying`

Ecuador`s Prez to close private TV station for `spying`


Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa announced he is seeking to definitively shut down a private telev...
Fitter-looking Fidel Castro in first video in over a year

Fitter-looking Fidel Castro in first video in over a year


Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who is recovering from major intestinal surgery, appeared in the first ne...
Swine flu: Ecuador`s President under observation

Swine flu: Ecuador`s President under observation


Ecuador`s President Rafael Correa was under medical observation after it was confirmed that one of h...