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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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Amid Catalonia Crisis, Italy's Veneto, Lombardy Overwhelmingly Vote For Greater Autonomy
Two of Italy's wealthiest northern regions on Sunday voted overwhelmingly in favour of greater autonomy in referenda that took place against the backdrop of Catalonia's push for independence from Spain.
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Spanish Prime Minister Gives Catalan Leader 5 Days To Clarify Independence Stance
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Wednesday gave Catalonia's separatist leader five days to clarify his position on whether or not he was declaring independence.
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Catalan Leader Suspends Declaration Of Independence
Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont said Tuesday he accepted the "mandate of the people" for the region to become "an independent republic," but proposed suspending its immediate implementation to allow for dialogue.
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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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Minister Nathalie Loiseau: France Would Not Recognise Unilateral Catalan Declaration
France will not recognise Catalonia if the Spanish region unilaterally declares independence, European affairs minister Nathalie Loiseau said on Monday.
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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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Spain Won't Rule Out Suspending Catalonia's Autonomy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has refused to rule out suspending Catalonia's regional autonomy unless its leaders withdraw a threatened declaration of independence as tens of thousands rallied for national unity
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Splits Emerge Among Catalan Separatists
Splits have emerged among Catalan separatist leaders over their plans to unilaterally declare independence following a secession referendum deemed illegal by Madrid
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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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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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Spain's King Condemns Catalan Leaders As Thousands Take To Streets
Spain's King Felipe VI accused Catalan secessionist leaders who staged a banned independence referendum of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society, as thousands took to the streets to protest against a violent police crackdown.
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Catalonia On Strike Over Independence Poll Violence
Protesters blocked roads, public transport slowed to a crawl and FC Barcelona refused to train on Tuesday as Catalonia observed a general strike over police violence at a banned weekend independence referendum.
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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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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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Amid Catalonia Crisis, Italy's Veneto, Lombardy Overwhelmingly Vote For Greater Autonomy
Two of Italy's wealthiest northern regions on Sunday voted overwhelmingly in favour of greater autonomy in referenda that took place against the backdrop of Catalonia's push for independence from Spain.
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Spanish Prime Minister Gives Catalan Leader 5 Days To Clarify Independence Stance
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Wednesday gave Catalonia's separatist leader five days to clarify his position on whether or not he was declaring independence.
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Catalan Leader Suspends Declaration Of Independence
Catalonia's leader Carles Puigdemont said Tuesday he accepted the "mandate of the people" for the region to become "an independent republic," but proposed suspending its immediate implementation to allow for dialogue.
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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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Minister Nathalie Loiseau: France Would Not Recognise Unilateral Catalan Declaration
France will not recognise Catalonia if the Spanish region unilaterally declares independence, European affairs minister Nathalie Loiseau said on Monday.
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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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Spain Won't Rule Out Suspending Catalonia's Autonomy
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has refused to rule out suspending Catalonia's regional autonomy unless its leaders withdraw a threatened declaration of independence as tens of thousands rallied for national unity
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Splits Emerge Among Catalan Separatists
Splits have emerged among Catalan separatist leaders over their plans to unilaterally declare independence following a secession referendum deemed illegal by Madrid
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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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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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Spain's King Condemns Catalan Leaders As Thousands Take To Streets
Spain's King Felipe VI accused Catalan secessionist leaders who staged a banned independence referendum of shattering democratic principles and dividing Catalan society, as thousands took to the streets to protest against a violent police crackdown.
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Catalonia On Strike Over Independence Poll Violence
Protesters blocked roads, public transport slowed to a crawl and FC Barcelona refused to train on Tuesday as Catalonia observed a general strike over police violence at a banned weekend independence referendum.
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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.
