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Colombia defeated Ecuador 2-0 in the capital Quito on Tuesday to breath new life into their World Cup qualifying campaign for Russia 2018.

First half goals from James Rodriguez and Juan Cuadrado were enough to secure a first win for “Los Cafeteros” on Ecuadorean soil since 1996.

The win lifts Colombia onto 24 points provisionally taking second position in the CONMEBOL South America qualifying group, pending other results but significantly sees them overtake Argentina who suffered a shock 2-0 defeat to Bolivia in La Paz.

Colombia coach Jose Pekerman shuffled the pack yet again bringing Farid Diaz, Santiago Arias, Abel Aquilar, Edwin Cardona and Miguel Borja into the starting XI.

After frantic opening exchanges at the Estadio Olimpico Atahualpa, the home side went close to opening the scoring when an Enner Valencia free kick was sent fizzing past David Ospina’s post in the 16th minute.

Colombia’s Edwin Cardona had the ball in the Ecuadorean net a minute later, only to be ruled offside.

A rejuvenated, energetic Colombia began to gain a foothold in the game and hit the front in the 19th minute when Real Madrid star James Rodriguez bundled the ball into the net from a Miguel Borja cross.

The Colombia captain turned provider in the 33rd minute setting up Juan Cuadrado for a close-range tap in to double their lead.

While Ecuador rallied in the second half, a  well balanced Colombian side restricted them to very few goal scoring opportunities.

Palmeiras striker Miguel Borja was a constant thorn in Ecuador’s side and was unlucky to be denied a penalty in the 72nd minute before forcing a point-blank save from Esteban Dreer a minute later.

The overall attacking prowess of the Colombians coupled with a disciplined, well organized defensive structure was enough for them to hold out for a win that puts qualification for Russia 2018 in their own hands.

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http://colombiareports.com/colombia-take-massive-stride-towards-world-cup-2018-qualification-ecuador-win/

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The tricolour was hoisted last month but keeps getting torn by the wind and is being replaced for a fourth time.

It was launched with media fanfare but now officials say national pride is being dented and money wasted.

Pakistanis are likely to be amused - the aim was for the flag to be seen from deep inside their territory.

Indian press reports at the time said the 106m (350ft)-tall flag at the Wagah crossing would be visible from Lahore, 20km (12.5 miles) away.

Instead, officials have had to spend more money on replacements because by law a damaged flag cannot be flown.

Suresh Mahajan, the chairman of the Amritsar Improvement Trust, which is responsible for maintaining the flag, said that the situation amounted to a "crime".

"The national flag is our pride and I request the government to call an inquiry over the issue and those responsible should be punished," he told BBC Hindi.

Gurpreet Singh Soni, who runs a shop at the border, said the absence of the flag was "disappointing" visitors.

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Apparently, Indian planners didn't take into account the strong winds the Wagah flag would face.

The chief of the Flag Foundation of India, KV Singh, said he had advised against such a tall flag.

"We had suggested to hoist a smaller flag to avoid frequent damage but the aim is to ensure that the Indian flag is visible from Lahore in Pakistan."

The Wagah flag is not the only Indian one to face problems.

An 88m flag in the southern city of Hyderabad installed near the 455-year-old Hussainsagar lake also keeps tearing because of strong winds.

And KV Singh said a 63m flag in the capital, Delhi, tore 11 times in May and June last year.

"This despite the Delhi flag being a smaller flag than the one in Hyderabad. So damage is normal when the flag is high," says Mr Singh.

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India's tallest flag, which towers over the border with arch-rival Pakistan, is causing red faces - because it cannot stand up to the weather.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-39429761 mar 29/2017

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President Donald Trump plans to sign a repeal of Obama-era broadband privacy rules as a bigger fight looms over rules governing the openness of the internet, the White House said on Wednesday.

Republicans in Congress on Tuesday narrowly passed the repeal of the privacy rules with no Democratic support and over the strong objections of privacy advocates.

The fight over privacy sets the stage for an even larger battle later this year over Republican plans to overturn the net neutrality provisions adopted by the administration of former President Barack Obama in 2015.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said he did not know when Trump would sign the bill.

The privacy bill would repeal regulations adopted in October by the Federal Communications Commission under the Obama administration requiring internet service providers to do more to protect customers' privacy than websites like Alphabet Inc's Google or Facebook Inc.

Under the rules, internet providers would need to obtain consumer consent before using precise geolocation, financial information, health information, children's information and web browsing history for advertising and marketing.

The reversal is a win for AT&T Inc, Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications Inc. Websites are governed by a less restrictive set of privacy rules overseen by the Federal Trade Commission.

Republican commissioners have said the rules would unfairly give websites the ability to harvest more data than internet service providers.

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said in a tweet the vote was "Terrible for American ppl, great for big biz."

Republicans next plan to overturn net neutrality provisions that in 2015 reclassified broadband providers and treated them like a public utility.

FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, a Republican, in December said he believes that net neutrality's days are numbered.

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A hotel in Switzerland has made a splash thanks to its infinity pool's incredible lakeside views. At the Hotel Villa Honegg in Switzerland, it's all about the infinity pool! This boutique hotel in the heart of the countryside has made quite the splash thanks to its idyllic setting.
Guests who take a dip will be treated to magnificent and unparalleled views of the breathtaking Lake Lucerne, surrounded by snow-capped mountains and lusciously green valleys. The waters are heated at a glorious temperature of 34ºC so you can don't have to miss out on the phenomenal backdrop and the fresh air, no matter what season you're visiting!
The pool itself is large enough for those who want a proper swim, but it's difficult not to be tempted to swim up to the infinity side and just take in the exquisite surroundings.

It's not just the spectacular views and isolated location that makes this a haven of tranquillity - the pool is part of the hotel's luxurious spa where guests can enjoy a range of pampering services including a sauna, steam room and even a crushed ice fountain.

There's also an indoor pool where you don't have to miss out on the views, as the room has large panoramic windows that look out across the mountains.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/travel/europe-short-haul/might-worlds-most-spectacular-poolside-10132738

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This might be the world's most spectacular poolside view.

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Although   the Colombian Foreign Ministry did not specifically use the word consultations, it did call its ambassador in Venezuela, Ricardo Lozano Forero, to inform the National Government about the situation that the neighboring country has experienced since the Venezuelan Supreme Court of Justice withdrew the powers of the Assembly National.
Foreign Minister Maria Angela Holguin told press said she had asked Ambassador Ricardo Lozano to return in a “call to inform” the national government about the crisis in the neighboring country.
That same afternoon, Ambassador Lozano had a meeting with the Chancellor, María Ángela Holguín, to give her all the details. For now, the call does not constitute a withdrawal or any other sanction against the neighboring country, as was the definitive withdrawal of the Peruvian ambassador Thursday afternoon.
On the other hand, Venezuela’s jailed opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez called on his supporters to take to the streets and “reject dictatorship and rescue democracy” while National Assembly Speaker Julio Borges called on the military to join the opposition.
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has tried to remain a cordial relationship with Venezuela ever since he took office in 2010, in spite of multiple provocations his Venezuelan counterparts.

by Adriaan Alsema March 31, 2017

http://colombiareports.com/colombia-recalls-ambassador-caracas-amid-venezuela-crisis/

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The passed 31 of March 2017 Two women have died and more people are feared to have drowned due to the Cyclone Debbie.

A family member found the body of a woman who disappeared from an area just south of the Queensland border. She had on Friday "disappeared in floodwaters overnight" from a rural property in Upper Burringbar, in NSW. The second victim died after the car she was in was swept away. Both incidents occurred in New South Wales (NSW).

The storm has moved out to sea after making landfall on Tuesday.

Tens of thousands of residents have been evacuated from NSW and Queensland.

In many towns floodwaters are continuing to rise In Queensland, Gold Coast and other nearby regions have received between 10 and 30cm of rainfall in just two days.

The military has mobilised hundreds of soldiers to help with the clean-up operation, with helicopters on hand to help with emergency supplies such as food, water and fuel.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-39455406

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Cyclone Debbie: Two women killed as floods hit eastern Australia

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