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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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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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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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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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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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Lionel Messi Can Quit Barcelona If Catalonia Leaves Spain
Spanish civil and football authorities have said repeatedly that Catalan secession would end the participation of the region's clubs in the Spanish League.
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Catalan Separatists Keep Majority In Divided Vote
Catalonia plunged into further uncertainty Friday after separatists won a crucial snap poll called following a failed independence bid that rattled Europe and triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
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Catalans Vote In Bid To Solve Independence Crisis
Catalans voted Thursday in a crucial election that could mark a turning point for their region, just two months after a failed secession bid triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
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Former Catalan Leader Says Polls Must 'Ratify' Catalonia's Desire For Independence
Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont Saturday launched his campaign for regional elections by calling on Catalans to make known their desire for independence.
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Spanish Supreme Court Frees Catalan Parliament Speaker On Bail
A Spanish judge on Thursday freed on bail the Catalan parliament's speaker and four lawmakers while authorities continue to investigate their roles in Catalonia's banned independence drive.
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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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Spain Issues Arrest Warrant For Catalan Leader Carles Puigdemont
A Spanish judge issued a EU arrest warrant Friday for Catalonia's deposed separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, a day after he failed to appear for questioning over his role in the region's tumultuous independence drive.
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Anger, Pessimism In Barcelona As Catalan Leaders Jailed
"It will make everything worse," said retired teacher Dolores, 66, of the "bad news" that a judge in Madrid had ordered eight deposed Catalan ministers to be held in jail.
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Spain Takes Control Of 'Independent' Catalonia
Spain moved Saturday to seize direct control of Catalonia, sacking its police chief a day after the Catalan regional parliament's independence declaration sent shock waves through Europe.
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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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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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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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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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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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Lionel Messi Can Quit Barcelona If Catalonia Leaves Spain
Spanish civil and football authorities have said repeatedly that Catalan secession would end the participation of the region's clubs in the Spanish League.
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Catalan Separatists Keep Majority In Divided Vote
Catalonia plunged into further uncertainty Friday after separatists won a crucial snap poll called following a failed independence bid that rattled Europe and triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
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Catalans Vote In Bid To Solve Independence Crisis
Catalans voted Thursday in a crucial election that could mark a turning point for their region, just two months after a failed secession bid triggered Spain's worst political crisis in decades.
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Former Catalan Leader Says Polls Must 'Ratify' Catalonia's Desire For Independence
Catalonia's deposed leader Carles Puigdemont Saturday launched his campaign for regional elections by calling on Catalans to make known their desire for independence.
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Spanish Supreme Court Frees Catalan Parliament Speaker On Bail
A Spanish judge on Thursday freed on bail the Catalan parliament's speaker and four lawmakers while authorities continue to investigate their roles in Catalonia's banned independence drive.
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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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Spain Issues Arrest Warrant For Catalan Leader Carles Puigdemont
A Spanish judge issued a EU arrest warrant Friday for Catalonia's deposed separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, a day after he failed to appear for questioning over his role in the region's tumultuous independence drive.
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Anger, Pessimism In Barcelona As Catalan Leaders Jailed
"It will make everything worse," said retired teacher Dolores, 66, of the "bad news" that a judge in Madrid had ordered eight deposed Catalan ministers to be held in jail.
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Spain Takes Control Of 'Independent' Catalonia
Spain moved Saturday to seize direct control of Catalonia, sacking its police chief a day after the Catalan regional parliament's independence declaration sent shock waves through Europe.
