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Spain drops arrest warrant for Puigdemont after Germany refuses to extradite him
Jul 19, 2018 14:48Spain's Supreme Court dropped a European arrest warrant for former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont on Thursday after Germany refused to extradite him to face a charge of rebellion for declaring Catalonia independent last year.
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Germany: Ex-Catalan leader could be extradited for graft not rebellion
Jul 12, 2018 14:19A court in Germany has finally reached a decision on the fate of former Catalan president Carles Puigdemont, saying the fugitive leader can be extradited to Spain over misuse of public funds but not rebellion.
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Protesters demand release of Catalan leaders after prison transfer
Jul 05, 2018 09:59Protesters demand the release of jailed Catalan leaders in front of the Lledoners prison, in the Sant Joan de Vilatorrada municipality of Catalonia, where four of them were reportedly transferred.
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Spanish PM calls for joint European action on refugees
Jun 24, 2018 12:34Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has expressed his support for an integrated European Union policy for dealing with a current refugee crisis facing Europe.
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Spain fully united for Iran’s match: Iniesta
Jun 20, 2018 02:07Spain passed a "difficult" time after the sacking of Coach Julen Lopetegui but the players had put the affair behind them and were fully united for their World Cup match against Iran, midfield veteran Andres Iniesta said on Tuesday.
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First group of refugees arrive in Spain after days at sea
Jun 17, 2018 11:55The first group of the refugees who were rescued by a charity vessel but were turned away by Italy and Malta have arrived in Spain.
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About 932 refugees, 2 dead bodies arrive on boat in Italy's Catania
Jun 13, 2018 13:55The Italian Coast Guard boat U. Diciotti docked in Catania on Wednesday, carrying 932 migrants and two dead bodies.
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Spain offers to take in stranded refugee ship
Jun 12, 2018 04:24Spain has offered to take in a ship stranded in the Mediterranean with 629 refugees aboard after Italy and Malta refused to let the vessel dock, as an NGO raised fears for their safety due to deteriorating weather conditions.
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Spain's Basques form 202-kilometer human chain to call for independence vote
Jun 10, 2018 09:08Tens of thousands of people from Spain's Basque Country joined hands to form a human chain running some 202 kilometers (125 miles) on Sunday to call for the right to hold a regional independence vote.
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Spain’s new PM unveils pro-EU government dominated by women
Jun 07, 2018 04:01Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's new pro-EU government will be sworn in on Thursday with the most women in modern history, with 11 female and six male ministers.