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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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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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Ousted Catalan Leader Calls For United Front For Independence
Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont called on Saturday for a united political front in the Dec. 21 election to continue the drive for independence from Spain and to protest the imprisonment of former members of the regional government.
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Catalan Parliament Declares Independence From Spain, Proclaims Republic
Catalan lawmakers voted Friday to declare independence from Spain, as Madrid vowed in turn to "restore legality" and quash the region's secessionist bid.
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450,000 Gather To Protest As Spain Moves To Sack Catalan Government
Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded Barcelona's streets Saturday as Spain took drastic measures to stop Catalonia from breaking away, announcing plans to dismiss the region's separatist government and call fresh elections.
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Lionel Messi Posts Video of Son Singing in Catalan, Gerard Pique Replies
In his comment to Messi's Instagram video Pique replied: "In Catalonia they never stop indoctrinating children with 'Jean Petit qui danse'..... (the title of the nursery rhyme)" in a sarcastic dig at those in Spain who accuse Catalan authorities of indoctrination in schools.
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Catalonia Nears Possible Independence Proclamation Despite Madrid Warnings
Catalan police tightened their guard on the region's parliament on Tuesday where secessionists have threatened to adopt a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain despite warnings from Madrid of swift counter-measures
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Spain Braces For Any Outcome As Catalan President Prepares To Speak Up
All eyes are on the Catalonia's parliament in Barcelona today. For the first time since the referendum for independence from Spain was held on October 1, the President of Catalonia, Carles Puigedemont, will address the parliament. Will he or will he not make a unilateral declaration of Catalonia's independence from Spain? If not, what will his spee...
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Thousands Protest In Barcelona Against Catalan Independence
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Catalonia's capital Barcelona on Sunday to express their opposition to any declaration of independence from Spain, showing how divided the region is on the issue.
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Spanish Court Suspends Catalan Parliament Session, Throws Independence Call In Doubt
Spain's Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of Monday's session of the regional Catalan parliament, throwing its plans to declare unilateral independence from Spain into doubt.
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Catalonia Moves To Declare Independence From Spain On Monday
Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain following its banned referendum as the European Union nation nears a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young democracy.
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Catalan Government Says Independence Wins With 90 Per Cent Of Votes
Catalonia's government said Monday that 90 percent of those who voted in an independence referendum banned by Madrid chose to split from Spain.
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Violence Erupts As Catalans Vote On Split From Spain, Hundreds Injured
Spanish riot police burst into polling stations across Catalonia on Sunday, confiscating ballot boxes and voting papers to try to halt a banned referendum on a split from Spain as Madrid asserted its authority over the rebel region
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Catalan Separatists Reach Deal To Form Regional Government: Official
Catalonia's separatists have struck a last-minute agreement to form a new regional government that will work towards independence from Spain, with controversial secessionist leader Artur Mas stepping aside to seal the deal.
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Catalonia to Pursue Split From Spain Despite Court Block, Artur Mas Says
Catalonia's government will continue its drive for independence, its acting head said today, a day after Spain's Constitutional Court annulled a Catalan assembly resolution calling for a republic to be established within 18 months.
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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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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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Ousted Catalan Leader Calls For United Front For Independence
Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont called on Saturday for a united political front in the Dec. 21 election to continue the drive for independence from Spain and to protest the imprisonment of former members of the regional government.
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Catalan Parliament Declares Independence From Spain, Proclaims Republic
Catalan lawmakers voted Friday to declare independence from Spain, as Madrid vowed in turn to "restore legality" and quash the region's secessionist bid.
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450,000 Gather To Protest As Spain Moves To Sack Catalan Government
Hundreds of thousands of protesters flooded Barcelona's streets Saturday as Spain took drastic measures to stop Catalonia from breaking away, announcing plans to dismiss the region's separatist government and call fresh elections.
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Lionel Messi Posts Video of Son Singing in Catalan, Gerard Pique Replies
In his comment to Messi's Instagram video Pique replied: "In Catalonia they never stop indoctrinating children with 'Jean Petit qui danse'..... (the title of the nursery rhyme)" in a sarcastic dig at those in Spain who accuse Catalan authorities of indoctrination in schools.
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Catalonia Nears Possible Independence Proclamation Despite Madrid Warnings
Catalan police tightened their guard on the region's parliament on Tuesday where secessionists have threatened to adopt a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain despite warnings from Madrid of swift counter-measures
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Spain Braces For Any Outcome As Catalan President Prepares To Speak Up
All eyes are on the Catalonia's parliament in Barcelona today. For the first time since the referendum for independence from Spain was held on October 1, the President of Catalonia, Carles Puigedemont, will address the parliament. Will he or will he not make a unilateral declaration of Catalonia's independence from Spain? If not, what will his spee...
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Thousands Protest In Barcelona Against Catalan Independence
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Catalonia's capital Barcelona on Sunday to express their opposition to any declaration of independence from Spain, showing how divided the region is on the issue.
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Spanish Court Suspends Catalan Parliament Session, Throws Independence Call In Doubt
Spain's Constitutional Court on Thursday ordered the suspension of Monday's session of the regional Catalan parliament, throwing its plans to declare unilateral independence from Spain into doubt.
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Catalonia Moves To Declare Independence From Spain On Monday
Catalonia will move on Monday to declare independence from Spain following its banned referendum as the European Union nation nears a rupture that threatens the foundations of its young democracy.
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Catalan Government Says Independence Wins With 90 Per Cent Of Votes
Catalonia's government said Monday that 90 percent of those who voted in an independence referendum banned by Madrid chose to split from Spain.
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Violence Erupts As Catalans Vote On Split From Spain, Hundreds Injured
Spanish riot police burst into polling stations across Catalonia on Sunday, confiscating ballot boxes and voting papers to try to halt a banned referendum on a split from Spain as Madrid asserted its authority over the rebel region
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Catalan Separatists Reach Deal To Form Regional Government: Official
Catalonia's separatists have struck a last-minute agreement to form a new regional government that will work towards independence from Spain, with controversial secessionist leader Artur Mas stepping aside to seal the deal.
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Catalonia to Pursue Split From Spain Despite Court Block, Artur Mas Says
Catalonia's government will continue its drive for independence, its acting head said today, a day after Spain's Constitutional Court annulled a Catalan assembly resolution calling for a republic to be established within 18 months.
