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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 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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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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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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Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Fined Over Catalan Ribbon Protest
Pep Guardiola has also been warned as to his future conduct by the governing body after accepting a charge of "wearing a political message".
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Catalonia Finally Declares Independence - But Spain Vows It Won't Last Long
Catalonia declared an independent republic on Friday. But nobody is sure how long it will last.
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Catalans Declare Independence As Spain Prepares To Hit Back
Catalonia is headed for a dramatic confrontation with Spain after the insurgent region's parliament voted to declare independence and the government in Madrid gained the power to oust its separatist leadership.
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Catalan Leader Accuses Spain Of 'Worst Attack' Since Franco
Catalonia's leader accused Madrid on Saturday of waging the "worst attack" on his region since dictator Francisco Franco after the central government took drastic measures to stop it from breaking away.
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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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Spain's Prime Minister Says Will Sack Catalan Government, Call Regional Elections
The Spanish government decided on Saturday to sack the secessionist leadership of Catalonia and force the region into a new election, saying it had to take the unprecedented step to prevent the region pushing ahead with independence.
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Spanish Government Meets To Impose Direct Rule In Rebel Catalonia
The Spanish cabinet was meeting on Saturday to prepare to impose direct rule on Catalonia and thwart a drive by the autonomous region to breakaway from Spain.
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Spain Plans New Elections In Catalonia To End Independence Bid
The Spanish government has secured opposition support for dissolving Catalonia's parliament and holding new elections there in January in its bid to check the regional government's push for independence.
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Spain Softens Tone, Apologises To Those Injured During Catalonia Independence Vote
A Spanish government official Friday offered the first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed independence vote as the sides showed tentative signs of seeking to defuse the crisis.
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Chaotic Catalonia Vote Shows Landslide Support For Leaving Spain
The results of a controversial and chaotic referendum in the Catalonia region of northeast Spain on Sunday showed landslide support for independence for the restive but affluent area, a lopsided vote sure to be vigorously challenged by the constitutional court and central government in Madrid as illegitimate and illegal.
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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 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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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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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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Manchester City Boss Pep Guardiola Fined Over Catalan Ribbon Protest
Pep Guardiola has also been warned as to his future conduct by the governing body after accepting a charge of "wearing a political message".
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Catalonia Finally Declares Independence - But Spain Vows It Won't Last Long
Catalonia declared an independent republic on Friday. But nobody is sure how long it will last.
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Catalans Declare Independence As Spain Prepares To Hit Back
Catalonia is headed for a dramatic confrontation with Spain after the insurgent region's parliament voted to declare independence and the government in Madrid gained the power to oust its separatist leadership.
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Catalan Leader Accuses Spain Of 'Worst Attack' Since Franco
Catalonia's leader accused Madrid on Saturday of waging the "worst attack" on his region since dictator Francisco Franco after the central government took drastic measures to stop it from breaking away.
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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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Spain's Prime Minister Says Will Sack Catalan Government, Call Regional Elections
The Spanish government decided on Saturday to sack the secessionist leadership of Catalonia and force the region into a new election, saying it had to take the unprecedented step to prevent the region pushing ahead with independence.
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Spanish Government Meets To Impose Direct Rule In Rebel Catalonia
The Spanish cabinet was meeting on Saturday to prepare to impose direct rule on Catalonia and thwart a drive by the autonomous region to breakaway from Spain.
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Spain Plans New Elections In Catalonia To End Independence Bid
The Spanish government has secured opposition support for dissolving Catalonia's parliament and holding new elections there in January in its bid to check the regional government's push for independence.
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Spain Softens Tone, Apologises To Those Injured During Catalonia Independence Vote
A Spanish government official Friday offered the first apology to Catalans injured by police during their outlawed independence vote as the sides showed tentative signs of seeking to defuse the crisis.
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Chaotic Catalonia Vote Shows Landslide Support For Leaving Spain
The results of a controversial and chaotic referendum in the Catalonia region of northeast Spain on Sunday showed landslide support for independence for the restive but affluent area, a lopsided vote sure to be vigorously challenged by the constitutional court and central government in Madrid as illegitimate and illegal.
