Independence From Spain

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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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  Ecuador Warns Julian Assange Over Support For Catalonian Independence From Spain

  Ecuador has told WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to avoid making statements that could affect the country's international relations after he expressed support for Catalonian independence from Spain.

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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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  Now, Brazil's Southern States Want Independence, Hold Catalonia-Inspired Poll

  Brazil's three southernmost states held an informal referendum-style vote on independence for the region Saturday, taking inspiration from the turbulence in Spain's Catalonia.

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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