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New Cabinet Formed In Spain's Catalonia, Ending Decade-Long Separatist Rule
Spain's ruling Socialists regained control of Catalonia's regional government as a new cabinet was sworn in on Monday, ending over a decade of separatist rule in the region.
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Spanish Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Giant Fist-Sized Hailstone
A 20-month-old girl died after being struck on the head during a violent hailstorm that caused havoc in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Spanish Prime Minister Wants Catalan Pardons To Open "New Era"
In pardoning nine Catalan separatists over the failed 2017 independence bid, Spain wants to end division and open a new chapter with the pro-independence government of Catalonia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday.
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"Absolute Surprise": Scientists Discover Big Planet Orbiting Little Star
Scientists are expressing surprise after discovering a solar system 30 light-years away from Earth that defies current understanding about planet formation, with a large Jupiter-like planet orbiting a diminutive star known as a red dwarf.
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Train Service Restored At Barcelona Station After Possible Explosive
Trains services were running again at Barcelona's main station on Wednesday after two lines were closed down when a possible explosive device was spotted in a suitcase, train company Adif said.
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Spain's Constitutional Court Blocks Latest Catalan Independence Motion
Spain's Constitutional Court said on Tuesday it had blocked a motion approved by Catalonia's parliament to resume steps to declare independence of the wealthy northeastern region.
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Direct Rule On Catalonia Due To Be Lifted As Separatist Govt Sworn In
Catalonia's new separatist government will be sworn in Saturday, the regional presidency announced, which will spark the automatic end of Madrid's direct rule over the region.
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Spain To Maintain Control Of Catalonia: Report
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy plans to maintain central government control over Catalonia after the regional leader nominated imprisoned and exiled politicians to join his cabinet, El Pais said on Sunday.
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Hardline Separatist Quim Torra Appointed Catalan Leader
Quim Torra, a newcomer to politics who has long fiercely campaigned for independence in Catalonia, was appointed regional president Monday, vowing to keep fighting for a break from Spain in a move that could deepen the conflict with Madrid.
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Catalan Separatists To Try Again To Elect Carles Puigdemont
Catalan separatists, meeting in Berlin, vowed Saturday to attempt once again to get their leader-in-exile Carles Puigdemont reinstalled as president of the Spanish region while adding that they don't want to hold fresh elections.
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Clashes In Catalonia After Carles Puigdemont Arrested In Germany
Thousands of Catalan separatists faced off with police in Catalonia on Sunday following the arrest in Germany of the region's former president Carles Puigdemont five months after he fled Spain.
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Carles Puigdemont: Fighting For The Dream Of Catalan Independence
Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont, who was arrested Sunday in Germany on a European warrant, embodies for his supporters the dream of turning the region into an independent state.
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Catalan Separatist Candidate Fails To Win Regional Presidency
Catalan separatist parties failed to elect a new regional president on Thursday after their most radical faction refused to back the proposed candidate in a vote of confidence.
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Catalan Parliament To Vote On New President: Speaker
Catalonia's parliament is to hold a debate and vote Thursday on a new candidate for regional president, Jordi Turull, who risks being disqualified from holding office over his role in the region's separatist drive.
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Catalonia 'Republic Now' March Draws Thousands
Tens of thousands of people marched in Barcelona on Sunday to demand the formation of a new government in Spain's Catalonia region leading to its independence from Madrid despite formidable legal obstacles.
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New Cabinet Formed In Spain's Catalonia, Ending Decade-Long Separatist Rule
Spain's ruling Socialists regained control of Catalonia's regional government as a new cabinet was sworn in on Monday, ending over a decade of separatist rule in the region.
-
Spanish Toddler Dies After Being Hit By Giant Fist-Sized Hailstone
A 20-month-old girl died after being struck on the head during a violent hailstorm that caused havoc in Catalonia, northeastern Spain, authorities said on Wednesday.
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Spanish Prime Minister Wants Catalan Pardons To Open "New Era"
In pardoning nine Catalan separatists over the failed 2017 independence bid, Spain wants to end division and open a new chapter with the pro-independence government of Catalonia, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Tuesday.
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"Absolute Surprise": Scientists Discover Big Planet Orbiting Little Star
Scientists are expressing surprise after discovering a solar system 30 light-years away from Earth that defies current understanding about planet formation, with a large Jupiter-like planet orbiting a diminutive star known as a red dwarf.
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Train Service Restored At Barcelona Station After Possible Explosive
Trains services were running again at Barcelona's main station on Wednesday after two lines were closed down when a possible explosive device was spotted in a suitcase, train company Adif said.
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Spain's Constitutional Court Blocks Latest Catalan Independence Motion
Spain's Constitutional Court said on Tuesday it had blocked a motion approved by Catalonia's parliament to resume steps to declare independence of the wealthy northeastern region.
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Direct Rule On Catalonia Due To Be Lifted As Separatist Govt Sworn In
Catalonia's new separatist government will be sworn in Saturday, the regional presidency announced, which will spark the automatic end of Madrid's direct rule over the region.
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Spain To Maintain Control Of Catalonia: Report
Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy plans to maintain central government control over Catalonia after the regional leader nominated imprisoned and exiled politicians to join his cabinet, El Pais said on Sunday.
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Hardline Separatist Quim Torra Appointed Catalan Leader
Quim Torra, a newcomer to politics who has long fiercely campaigned for independence in Catalonia, was appointed regional president Monday, vowing to keep fighting for a break from Spain in a move that could deepen the conflict with Madrid.
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Catalan Separatists To Try Again To Elect Carles Puigdemont
Catalan separatists, meeting in Berlin, vowed Saturday to attempt once again to get their leader-in-exile Carles Puigdemont reinstalled as president of the Spanish region while adding that they don't want to hold fresh elections.
-
Clashes In Catalonia After Carles Puigdemont Arrested In Germany
Thousands of Catalan separatists faced off with police in Catalonia on Sunday following the arrest in Germany of the region's former president Carles Puigdemont five months after he fled Spain.
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Carles Puigdemont: Fighting For The Dream Of Catalan Independence
Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont, who was arrested Sunday in Germany on a European warrant, embodies for his supporters the dream of turning the region into an independent state.
-
Catalan Separatist Candidate Fails To Win Regional Presidency
Catalan separatist parties failed to elect a new regional president on Thursday after their most radical faction refused to back the proposed candidate in a vote of confidence.
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Catalan Parliament To Vote On New President: Speaker
Catalonia's parliament is to hold a debate and vote Thursday on a new candidate for regional president, Jordi Turull, who risks being disqualified from holding office over his role in the region's separatist drive.
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Catalonia 'Republic Now' March Draws Thousands
Tens of thousands of people marched in Barcelona on Sunday to demand the formation of a new government in Spain's Catalonia region leading to its independence from Madrid despite formidable legal obstacles.
