Archive for September, 2010

Ecuador’s president attacked by police – The Guardian

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Ecuador's president attacked by policeThe GuardianEcuador teetered on the brink of chaos early today as rebellious police officers protesting against austerity measures blocked airports and roads, occupied the national assembly and besieged the president in a hospital after physically assaulting him. …Ecuador coup attempt? President Rafael Correa attacked in police revolt.Christian Science MonitorEcuador state [...]

Emanuel’s Departure Set; Replacement Is Longtime Aide – New York Times

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Emanuel's Departure Set; Replacement Is Longtime AideNew York TimesPresident Obama is scheduled to give his chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, a formal send-off from Washington on Friday, as Mr. Emanuel officially announces his departure from the West Wing to run for mayor of Chicago, …Pete Rouse poised to replace Rahm EmanuelWashington PostBig Personality [...]

Ecuador coup attempt? President Rafael Correa attacked in police revolt. – Christian Science Monitor

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Ecuador coup attempt? President Rafael Correa attacked in police revolt.Christian Science MonitorEcuador coup attempt? On Thursday, President Rafael Correa was attacked, a state of emergency was declared, and police across the country revolted. Riot police repel supporters of Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa from reaching the hospital where he …Ecuador declares state of emergency as [...]

Ellen DeGeneres ‘Devastated’ over Rutgers Student Suicide – People Magazine

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Ellen DeGeneres 'Devastated' over Rutgers Student SuicidePeople MagazineEllen DeGeneres reacted strongly Thursday to the news of the Rutgers University student who committed suicide after a roommate allegedly videotaped him having sex with another male. "I am devastated over the death of 18-year-old Tyler …Groups: Prosecute Rutgers case as hate crimemsnbc.comNJ Gov. Chrisite Calls Suicide of [...]

Ecuador declares state of emergency as country thrown into chaos – The Guardian

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Ecuador declares state of emergency as country thrown into chaosThe GuardianEquador's government has declared a state of emergency after police launched a chaotic rebellion over austerity measures that cut their benefits. Incensed officers shoved President Rafael Correa around and pelted him with tear gas and water when he …Ecuador's president injured in 'coup'Telegraph.co.ukEcuador declares emergency [...]

AIG CEO sees ‘no chance’ of loss on bailout – MarketWatch

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AIG CEO sees 'no chance' of loss on bailoutMarketWatchSAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) — American International Group Inc. Chief Executive Robert Benmosche said Thursday that the US government could make a profit from its bailout of the insurance giant. “My personal view is that …CORRECTED – UPDATE 1-AIG exit plan to slash US bailout costs-officialReutersAIG Ready To [...]

Ecuador declares state of emergency amid ‘coup attempt’ – BBC News

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Ecuador declares state of emergency amid 'coup attempt'BBC NewsA state of emergency has been declared in Ecuador after President Rafael Correa accused the opposition and security forces of a coup attempt. Mr Correa was earlier forced to flee a protest in the capital, Quito, after tear gas was fired. …Ecuador declares emergency as police protest, [...]

Body in Hudson River Identified as Rutgers ‘Spy Suicide’ Tyler Clementi – ABC News

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Body in Hudson River Identified as Rutgers 'Spy Suicide' Tyler ClementiABC NewsA body that was pulled from the Hudson River has been identified as Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi, who leaped to his death after his roommate allegedly secretly filmed him during a "sexual encounter" and …Tyler Clementi, student outed as gay on internet, [...]

Ecuador’s president, claiming coup attempt, ‘won’t relent’ – CNN International

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Ecuador's president, claiming coup attempt, 'won't relent'CNN International(CNN) — Ecuador teetered on the verge of a government collapse Thursday, as national police took to the streets of Quito, the capital, and attacked the president over what they say was the cancellation of bonuses and promotions. …Ecuador thrown into chaos as police and troops take over [...]

Tyler Clementi Suicide Puts Bullying In Spotlight – MTV.com

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Tyler Clementi Suicide Puts Bullying In SpotlightMTV.comPolice are still searching for the body of 18-year-old Rutgers University freshman Tyler Clementi, one week after he is believed to have killed himself after his roommate posted online a video of Clementi having a sexual encounter with …Suicide Follows Public Humiliation Of Sexual Encounter Surreptitiously …ABC NewsNYC [...]