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EXCLUSIVE: Hacked documents reveal Ecuador’s failed effort to take in NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden

Ecuador granted Snowden 'international protection' and sought to transfer him out of Russia.

On Jun 22, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Privacy activist Ola Bini detained for 2 months in Ecuador without charges

There has been no explanation.

On Jun 14, 2019 by David Gilmour

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Ecuador tries to blame Julian Assange for recent political turmoil

Critics have blasted the president for lying about Julian Assange and WikiLeaks to divert from allegations of corruption he faces.

On Apr 3, 2019 by David Gilmour

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Former Ecuadorian diplomat blasts ‘fake’ Manafort-Assange meeting story

Fidel Narváez worked at the embassy where Julian Assange resides in asylum.

On Dec 3, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Celebrities, academics, activists rally to #ReconnectAssange

The Ecuadorian government suspended his internet access.

On Apr 5, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Ecuador cuts Julian Assange’s internet access, supporters launch online vigil

The government claims he breached a written agreement.

On Mar 28, 2018 by David Gilmour

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Hackers steal millions from Ecuadorian bank in third such attack this year

The network that processes money-transfer orders is urging banks to report every incident.

On May 20, 2016 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Traffic police save adorable sloth who tried to cross a busy highway

Not a good time to be so lethargic.

On Jan 25, 2016 by Gabe Bergado

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U.K. and Ecuador exchange accusations over Julian Assange’s case

Assange has been hiding at Ecuador's embassy for more than three years.

On Aug 18, 2015 by Dell Cameron

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Ecuadorian weightlifter makes startling return after suffering a seizure

Neiei Barrera is a competitor to the end.

On Jul 15, 2015 by Dylan Love

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Man films pickpocket stealing his cell phone while using a selfie stick

For once, the selfie stick isn't the biggest infraction.

On Jul 10, 2015 by Gabe Bergado

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Researchers film wild deep sea creatures near Galapagos Islands

Extreme living conditions make for some wacky animals.

On Jun 16, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Julian Assange will leave the Ecuadorian embassy ‘soon’

The Australian's two years of captivity may soon be at an end.

On Aug 18, 2014 by Rob Price

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The Jester is back, and Homeland Security denies taking him down

A DHS spokesperson said Homeland Security didn't take down the patriotic hacker's website.

On Aug 2, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill

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Who’s laughing now? U.S. government seizes The Jester’s website

Notorious "patriot" hacker The Jester's website has apparently been seized—and he hasn't tweeted in days.

On Aug 2, 2013 by Patrick Howell O'Neill