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Spain arrests one of Europe’s most-wanted Daesh terrorists

Apr 22, 2020 11:25

Spain says its police forces have arrested one of Europe's most wanted fugitive Daesh Takfiri terrorists in the southern town of Almeria.
Madrid neighbors greet each other with mops during COVID-19 lockdown

Apr 18, 2020 01:59

Residents of Amparo street in Madrid Lavapies district are coming out to their balconies with mops to greet each other every day, after applauding health workers for their fight against the coronavirus.
Under US pressure, Spain follows EU peers in banning Iran airline

Apr 15, 2020 08:11

The Spanish government has revoked the landing rights of Iran’s Mahan Air, apparently under US pressure which has intensified amid the coronavirus.
One month since declared coronavirus pandemic, over 108,000 dead

Apr 12, 2020 03:42

One month since the coronavirus outbreak was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), 108,867 people have died of complications caused by the pathogen and more than 1,777,666 people have been infected worldwide, according to data collected by Johns Hopkins University.
UK government warns lockdown could become tougher

Mar 31, 2020 03:06

On March 23 the UK went into a semi-lockdown but people are still allowed to go out for one form of exercise with one other person or family, and shop for essentials.
Italy says peak of coronavirus epidemic yet to come

Mar 28, 2020 00:39

The head of Italy’s national health institute says the peak of the country’s coronavirus epidemic is yet to come despite hefty increases in new infections and deaths in many recent days.
China reports zero local coronavirus transmissions, but new imported ones +World updates

Mar 26, 2020 04:11

China has managed to prevent local transmissions of the new coronavirus for a second consecutive day, while reporting an increase in cases of infection coming in from abroad.
China reports 78 coronavirus cases, sparking fears of 2nd wave +World updates

Mar 24, 2020 05:00

China has registered 78 new cases of coronavirus infection, most of them imported from abroad, sparking concerns about a second wave of infections in the country.
Spain’s king distances self from father in scandal tied to Saudi Arabia

Mar 16, 2020 06:10

Spain’s King Felipe VI has distanced himself from his father, a former monarch who has been hit by allegations of financial irregularity.
Huge waves in Barcelona as deadly storm Gloria lashes Spain

Jan 22, 2020 09:52

Huge waves and strong winds hit Barcelona's main beach on Tuesday as Storm Gloria reached its third day battering parts of Spain.