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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
Spain sacks Catalan government after independence declaration

Spain sacks Catalan government after independence declaration

The Madrid government sacked Catalonia's president and dismissed its parliament on Friday, hours after the region declared itself an independent nation.
Sat Oct 28 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 plans new elections in Catalonia to end independence bid - Opposition

Spain plans new elections in Catalonia to end independence bid - Opposition

The Spanish government has secured opposition support for dissolving Catalonia's parliament and holding new elections there in January.
Fri Oct 20 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 don't want election re-run - poll

Spanish don't want election re-run - poll

Less than one third of Spaniards want a re-run of last Sunday's election, which resulted in a stalemate, with two-thirds favouring a pact between parties, a poll showed on Thursday.
Fri Dec 25 2015
Obama leads chorus of world outrage over Paris attacks

Obama leads chorus of world outrage over Paris attacks

US President Barack Obama led a chorus of global condemnation of attacks in Paris that killed more than 100 people Friday.
Sat Nov 14 2015
Britain, Germany and Turkey ground A400 military planes

Britain, Germany and Turkey ground A400 military planes

Britain, Germany and Turkey said Sunday they were temporarily grounding their Airbus A400M military transport planes after one crashed near Seville airport in southern Spain during a test flight.
Sun May 10 2015
An Airbus military plane crashes in Spain, 8 to 10 on board

An Airbus military plane crashes in Spain, 8 to 10 on board

An Airbus A400M military transport plane carrying "eight to 10" people crashed near Seville in southern Spain on Saturday while apparently on a test flight, officials said.
Sat May 09 2015
Spain PM 'deeply shaken' by France air crash findings

Spain PM 'deeply shaken' by France air crash findings

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy said Thursday he was "deeply shaken" by a French prosecutor's finding that the co-pilot of a Germanwings passenger jet appeared to crash the plane deliberately.
Thu Mar 26 2015
Spain PM admits error in scandal but refuses to resign

Spain PM admits error in scandal but refuses to resign

The affair has threatened to destabilise his government as it works to strengthen the public finances of the eurozone's fourth-biggest economy, anxiously watched by its neighbours.
Thu Aug 01 2013
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