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Spain's control over Catalonia to be tested on Monday as work resumes

Spain's control over Catalonia to be tested on Monday as work resumes

Hundreds of thousands of supporters of a unified Spain filled Barcelona's streets on Sunday in one of the biggest shows of force yet by the so-called silent majority.
Mon Oct 30 2017
Catalan crisis still reversible?

Catalan crisis still reversible?

Today, all eyes will be on Spain as the national government is expected to strip Catalonia, one of its richest regions, of its autonomous powers.
Sat Oct 21 2017
Spain asks Catalan leader to 'act sensibly' as direct rule deadline approaches

Spain asks Catalan leader to 'act sensibly' as direct rule deadline approaches

"I ask Puigdemont to act sensibly, in a balanced way, to put the interests of all citizens first," Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said in parliament.
Wed Oct 18 2017
Spain gives Catalan leader eight days to drop independence

Spain gives Catalan leader eight days to drop independence

His move could deepen the confrontation between Madrid and the northeastern region but also signals a way out of Spain's biggest political crisis since a failed military coup in 1981.
Thu Oct 12 2017
Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks

Catalonia baulks at formal independence declaration to allow talks

In a much-anticipated speech to the Catalan parliament, Carles Puigdemont made only a symbolic declaration, claiming a mandate to launch secession but suspending any formal steps to that end.
Wed Oct 11 2017
Thousands protest in Barcelona against Catalan independence

Thousands protest in Barcelona against Catalan independence

A crowd estimated by local police to number 350,000 waved Spanish and Catalan flags and carried banners saying "Catalonia is Spain" and "Together we are stronger".
Mon Oct 09 2017
Catalonia moves to declare independence from Spain on Monday

Catalonia moves to declare independence from Spain on Monday

Catalan President Carles Puigdemont said he favoured mediation to find a way out of the crisis but that Spain's central government had rejected this.
Thu Oct 05 2017
Spanish police storm polling station in Catalonia independence vote

Spanish police storm polling station in Catalonia independence vote

Catalan emergency services said 38 people were hurt, mostly with minor injuries, as a result of police action.
Sun Oct 01 2017
Catalans occupy voting stations to defy Madrid's order to stop referendum

Catalans occupy voting stations to defy Madrid's order to stop referendum

The central government has sent thousands of police reinforcements to stop people voting and has attempted to dismantle the infrastructure needed to conduct the referendum it says is illegal.
Sat Sep 30 2017
Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker

Spanish police track down, shoot dead Barcelona attacker

Abouyaaqoub had been on the run since Thursday evening, after he drove at high speed into throngs of strollers along Barcelona's most famous avenue, Las Ramblas.
Tue Aug 22 2017
6-year-old Spanish girl dies after bouncy castle goes airborne

6-year-old Spanish girl dies after bouncy castle goes airborne

Spanish investigators are still trying to determine what caused an inflatable bouncy castle to rocket into the air with seven children inside.
Tue May 09 2017
AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?

AWANI Review: From Livelihood - Can Content Creation Be A Real Career?

The creator economy is booming - but is content creation a sustainable career? Where’s the money really going, and how can creators turn engagement into income? Cult Creative CEO Shermaine Wong breaks it down and reveals why brands are betting big on micro-influencers.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Israeli military operation turns Jenin refugee camp into 'ghost town'

Israeli military operation turns Jenin refugee camp into 'ghost town'

Israel says its large-scale raid targets Iranian-backed groups in Jenin, a city in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.
Sat Feb 08 2025
'Dreams shattered' as Trump deports Indians ahead of Modi trip

'Dreams shattered' as Trump deports Indians ahead of Modi trip

"They did not unlock our cuffs even when we ate."
Sat Feb 08 2025
226 archaeological sites damaged in Gaza during Israel aggression: Report

226 archaeological sites damaged in Gaza during Israel aggression: Report

The Palestinian Tourism and Antiquities Ministry on Wednesday announced that 226 archaeological sites in the Gaza Strip have been damaged as
Sat Feb 08 2025
Organ donations remain low, over 10,000 patients waiting for a chance at life

Organ donations remain low, over 10,000 patients waiting for a chance at life

Even if the deceased was a registered organ donor pledger, we still require the family's consent, says Dr Mohd Syafiq Ismail Azman.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Is this 2025, or 1965? Grammy wins for the Beatles and the Rolling Stones keep the rock canon in the past

Is this 2025, or 1965? Grammy wins for the Beatles and the Rolling Stones keep the rock canon in the past

The Beatles' AI-assisted track, finished by remaining members, earned Recording Academy recognition 55 years after the band split.
Sat Feb 08 2025
How can you help your child make friends?

How can you help your child make friends?

Having lasting, meaningful friendships is extremely important for children's health, development and wellbeing.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Congo's displaced fear violence, rape if they return home

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the surge in hostilities since the start of the year.
Sat Feb 08 2025
As Trump imposes sanctions, how does the International Criminal Court work?

As Trump imposes sanctions, how does the International Criminal Court work?

Trump authorises sanctions on those investigating the US or its allies at the ICC, repeating his first-term action.
Sat Feb 08 2025
Enhancing cybersecurity to combat online crime, terrorism

Enhancing cybersecurity to combat online crime, terrorism

AI can automatically filter extremist content on social media and detect suspicious communications across various digital platforms.
Sat Feb 08 2025