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Apr 18, 2024, 7:05 AM

2 people smugglers sentenced to 9 years each in Spain for drowning deaths of migrants
Two people smugglers have been sentenced to nine years each in prison for the deaths of four Moroccan migrants who drowned after they were forced to jump out of a boat last year near the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa

Apr 18, 2024, 7:05 AM

Jan 25, 2024, 8:53 AM

Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says
Luis Rubiales may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup

Jan 25, 2024, 8:53 AM

Nov 20, 2023, 5:06 AM

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors in tax evasion case
Spanish prosecutors accused Shakira, who is Colombian, of tax evasion in December 2018 for the years 2012 to 2014.

Nov 20, 2023, 5:06 AM

Oct 30, 2023, 11:58 AM

Spanish soccer federation President Luis Rubiales banned by FIFA after World Cup controversy
Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, has been suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the Women's World Cup in August.

Oct 30, 2023, 11:58 AM

Sep 15, 2023, 12:22 PM

Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup forced kiss case
The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world.

Sep 15, 2023, 12:22 PM

Aug 30, 2023, 11:55 AM

Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues
Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.

Aug 30, 2023, 11:55 AM

Aug 25, 2023, 11:23 AM

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal
President of Spain's football association, Luis Rubiales, will not resign following FIFA's disciplinary investigation of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final.

Aug 25, 2023, 11:23 AM

Aug 21, 2023, 11:16 AM

Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup
Spanish soccer player Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following Spain's win against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Aug 21, 2023, 11:16 AM

Oct 5, 2022, 5:33 AM

Catalan separatist movement in Spain at 'stalemate' 5 years after independence vote
In the five years since the referendum, tensions within the wealthy, autonomous region of Spain remain high, while the concerted effort to separate has waned.

Oct 5, 2022, 5:33 AM

Aug 18, 2022, 1:53 PM

'Spanish Stonehenge' has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought
The "Spanish Stonehenge" has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought.

Aug 18, 2022, 1:53 PM

Aug 13, 2022, 6:41 AM

1 dead, more than 20 injured as strong winds cause music festival stage collapse
One person was killed and 20 others were injured when strong gusts of wind caused parts of a stage to fall at a music festival in Spain, festival organizers said.

Aug 13, 2022, 6:41 AM

Jan 5, 2022, 8:06 AM

1 child dead, 8 others injured after bouncy castle accident in Spain
One child died and eight others were injured after a bouncy castle overturned near the Spanish port city of Valencia on Tuesday evening, authorities said.

Jan 5, 2022, 8:06 AM

Oct 19, 2019, 2:09 PM

Violent protests continue in Barcelona after Catalan leaders sentenced for independence push
More than 400 people have been injured in the Barcelona protests this week, according to the AP.

Oct 19, 2019, 2:09 PM

Oct 16, 2019, 3:07 PM

Dramatic photos of the protests in Catalonia

Oct 16, 2019, 3:07 PM

Oct 1, 2018, 3:03 PM

'This fire is still alive': A year after Spain extinguished Catalonia’s secession attempt
"Even if it was for a short moment, we did it," a separatist activist said.

Oct 1, 2018, 3:03 PM

Oct 29, 2017, 1:33 PM

ANALYSIS: Spain should find a way not to smash Catalonia's romantic movement for independence
Spain should instead offer a compromise.

Oct 29, 2017, 1:33 PM

Oct 27, 2017, 12:23 PM

ANALYSIS: Catalonia's fateful independence vote was spurred by Spain's rigidity
The world will be watching what happens next in Barcelona.

Oct 27, 2017, 12:23 PM

Oct 19, 2017, 1:36 PM

Spain prepares to suspend Catalonia's autonomy amid independence disagreement
Catalonia is an autonomous region, but Spain could act to take control.

Oct 19, 2017, 1:36 PM

Oct 10, 2017, 5:42 PM

Catalan president claims mandate for independence but seeks dialogue with Spain first
His speech followed a referendum in which voters called for independence.

Oct 10, 2017, 5:42 PM

Oct 1, 2017, 4:17 PM

Hundreds injured in Catalonia as Spanish police crack down on referendum
At least 465 people were injured, Catalan officials said.

Oct 1, 2017, 4:17 PM

Oct 4, 2017, 6:29 AM

Strikes in Catalonia as leaders push for independence from Spain
Thousands poured into the streets of Barcelona to protest.

Oct 4, 2017, 6:29 AM

Oct 2, 2017, 6:18 PM

Catalan leaders' uncertain path after the region's vote for independence
More than two million Catalans voted in favor of independence in a referendum.

Oct 2, 2017, 6:18 PM

Aug 18, 2017, 9:51 AM

After Barcelona attack, details of wider terror plot emerge
Police are still racing to locate everyone involved in the van attack that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 100 others in Barcelona on Thursday.

Aug 18, 2017, 9:51 AM

Aug 21, 2017, 1:21 PM

Suspected driver in Barcelona attack shot and killed, appeared to be wearing explosive belt: Police
Younes Abouyaaqoub was named in the attack that killed 13 and injured scores.

Aug 21, 2017, 1:21 PM

Aug 19, 2017, 3:47 PM

5 'terrorists' dead in Spain police shootout after attacks that killed 14, injured 100
Five alleged terrorists were killed in a shootout with police in Spain's Catalonia region early Friday following deadly attacks there that killed at least 14 people.

Aug 19, 2017, 3:47 PM

Aug 18, 2017, 5:11 PM

Wife and father of American killed in Barcelona open up about tragedy
U.S. citizen Jared Tucker was among the 14 people killed in Thursday's vehicle-ramming attack in Barcelona, the family confirmed.

Aug 18, 2017, 5:11 PM

Aug 18, 2017, 2:30 PM

Witnesses recount chaos, horror of Barcelona attack
"It was like being an extra in a Hollywood movie, except it was real."

Aug 18, 2017, 2:30 PM

Aug 18, 2017, 11:33 AM

How the Spain attacks unfolded
Fourteen people are dead and over 100 others are injured.

Aug 18, 2017, 11:33 AM

Aug 17, 2017, 6:45 PM

Barcelona terror attack follows deadly pattern of vehicular violence
A group of assailants killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more in Barcelona on Thursday using what has become a hallmark of recent terror attacks: a vehicle.

Aug 17, 2017, 6:45 PM

Aug 17, 2017, 10:59 PM

US woman desperately trying to locate husband who went missing after Barcelona attack
San Francisco Bay-area resident Jared Tucker is missing, says his family.

Aug 17, 2017, 10:59 PM

Aug 17, 2017, 4:28 PM

Barcelona attack witness saw driver 'knocking people over at high speed'
Thirteen are dead and more than 100 injured.

Aug 17, 2017, 4:28 PM

Aug 17, 2017, 11:09 PM

US lawmakers offer condolences following deadly Barcelona terror attack
The incident is being called a "terror attack" by local police.

Aug 17, 2017, 11:09 PM

Aug 17, 2017, 4:42 PM

Trump denounces Barcelona terror attack in tweet
The president added that the U.S. "will do whatever is necessary to help."

Aug 17, 2017, 4:42 PM

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Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says
Luis Rubiales may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup

Jan 25, 2024, 8:53 AM

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors in tax evasion case
Spanish prosecutors accused Shakira, who is Colombian, of tax evasion in December 2018 for the years 2012 to 2014.

Nov 20, 2023, 5:06 AM

Spanish soccer federation President Luis Rubiales banned by FIFA after World Cup controversy
Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, has been suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the Women's World Cup in August.

Oct 30, 2023, 11:58 AM

Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup forced kiss case
The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world.

Sep 15, 2023, 12:22 PM

Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues
Protests increase, along with calls for resignations.

Aug 30, 2023, 11:55 AM

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal
President of Spain's football association, Luis Rubiales, will not resign following FIFA's disciplinary investigation of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final.

Aug 25, 2023, 11:23 AM

Spanish soccer star learns of father's death after winning Women's World Cup
Spanish soccer player Olga Carmona learned of her father's death following Spain's win against England in the FIFA Women's World Cup.

Aug 21, 2023, 11:16 AM

Catalan separatist movement in Spain at 'stalemate' 5 years after independence vote
In the five years since the referendum, tensions within the wealthy, autonomous region of Spain remain high, while the concerted effort to separate has waned.

Oct 5, 2022, 5:33 AM

'Spanish Stonehenge' has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought
The "Spanish Stonehenge" has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought.

Aug 18, 2022, 1:53 PM

1 dead, more than 20 injured as strong winds cause music festival stage collapse
One person was killed and 20 others were injured when strong gusts of wind caused parts of a stage to fall at a music festival in Spain, festival organizers said.

Aug 13, 2022, 6:41 AM

1 child dead, 8 others injured after bouncy castle accident in Spain
One child died and eight others were injured after a bouncy castle overturned near the Spanish port city of Valencia on Tuesday evening, authorities said.

Jan 5, 2022, 8:06 AM

Violent protests continue in Barcelona after Catalan leaders sentenced for independence push
More than 400 people have been injured in the Barcelona protests this week, according to the AP.

Oct 19, 2019, 2:09 PM

Dramatic photos of the protests in Catalonia

Oct 16, 2019, 3:07 PM

'This fire is still alive': A year after Spain extinguished Catalonia’s secession attempt
"Even if it was for a short moment, we did it," a separatist activist said.

Oct 1, 2018, 3:03 PM

ANALYSIS: Spain should find a way not to smash Catalonia's romantic movement for independence
Spain should instead offer a compromise.

Oct 29, 2017, 1:33 PM

ANALYSIS: Catalonia's fateful independence vote was spurred by Spain's rigidity
The world will be watching what happens next in Barcelona.

Oct 27, 2017, 12:23 PM

Spain prepares to suspend Catalonia's autonomy amid independence disagreement
Catalonia is an autonomous region, but Spain could act to take control.

Oct 19, 2017, 1:36 PM

Catalan president claims mandate for independence but seeks dialogue with Spain first
His speech followed a referendum in which voters called for independence.

Oct 10, 2017, 5:42 PM

Hundreds injured in Catalonia as Spanish police crack down on referendum
At least 465 people were injured, Catalan officials said.

Oct 1, 2017, 4:17 PM

Strikes in Catalonia as leaders push for independence from Spain
Thousands poured into the streets of Barcelona to protest.

Oct 4, 2017, 6:29 AM

Catalan leaders' uncertain path after the region's vote for independence
More than two million Catalans voted in favor of independence in a referendum.

Oct 2, 2017, 6:18 PM

After Barcelona attack, details of wider terror plot emerge
Police are still racing to locate everyone involved in the van attack that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 100 others in Barcelona on Thursday.

Aug 18, 2017, 9:51 AM

Suspected driver in Barcelona attack shot and killed, appeared to be wearing explosive belt: Police
Younes Abouyaaqoub was named in the attack that killed 13 and injured scores.

Aug 21, 2017, 1:21 PM

5 'terrorists' dead in Spain police shootout after attacks that killed 14, injured 100
Five alleged terrorists were killed in a shootout with police in Spain's Catalonia region early Friday following deadly attacks there that killed at least 14 people.

Aug 19, 2017, 3:47 PM

Wife and father of American killed in Barcelona open up about tragedy
U.S. citizen Jared Tucker was among the 14 people killed in Thursday's vehicle-ramming attack in Barcelona, the family confirmed.

Aug 18, 2017, 5:11 PM

Witnesses recount chaos, horror of Barcelona attack
"It was like being an extra in a Hollywood movie, except it was real."

Aug 18, 2017, 2:30 PM

How the Spain attacks unfolded
Fourteen people are dead and over 100 others are injured.

Aug 18, 2017, 11:33 AM

Barcelona terror attack follows deadly pattern of vehicular violence
A group of assailants killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more in Barcelona on Thursday using what has become a hallmark of recent terror attacks: a vehicle.

Aug 17, 2017, 6:45 PM

US woman desperately trying to locate husband who went missing after Barcelona attack
San Francisco Bay-area resident Jared Tucker is missing, says his family.

Aug 17, 2017, 10:59 PM

Barcelona attack witness saw driver 'knocking people over at high speed'
Thirteen are dead and more than 100 injured.

Aug 17, 2017, 4:28 PM

US lawmakers offer condolences following deadly Barcelona terror attack
The incident is being called a "terror attack" by local police.

Aug 17, 2017, 11:09 PM

Trump denounces Barcelona terror attack in tweet
The president added that the U.S. "will do whatever is necessary to help."

Aug 17, 2017, 4:42 PM

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Former Spain soccer chief may stand trial for kiss, judge says Luis Rubiales may stand trial for a nonconsensual kiss at the Women's World Cup Jan 25, 2024, 8:53 AM

Shakira reaches deal with Spanish prosecutors in tax evasion case Spanish prosecutors accused Shakira, who is Colombian, of tax evasion in December 2018 for the years 2012 to 2014. Nov 20, 2023, 5:06 AM

Spanish soccer federation President Luis Rubiales banned by FIFA after World Cup controversy Luis Rubiales, the Spanish soccer federation president, has been suspended by FIFA following his conduct at the Women's World Cup in August. Oct 30, 2023, 11:58 AM

Former Spanish soccer president given restraining order in World Cup forced kiss case The kiss at the Aug. 20 medal ceremony, which Hermoso has said was not consensual, ignited protests in Spain and around the world. Sep 15, 2023, 12:22 PM

Nonconsensual soccer kiss controversy continues Protests increase, along with calls for resignations. Aug 30, 2023, 11:55 AM

Spanish football president Luis Rubiales will not resign over kiss scandal President of Spain's football association, Luis Rubiales, will not resign following FIFA's disciplinary investigation of his behavior at the Women’s World Cup final. Aug 25, 2023, 11:23 AM

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'Spanish Stonehenge' has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought The "Spanish Stonehenge" has reemerged amid Europe's sizzling drought. Aug 18, 2022, 1:53 PM

1 dead, more than 20 injured as strong winds cause music festival stage collapse One person was killed and 20 others were injured when strong gusts of wind caused parts of a stage to fall at a music festival in Spain, festival organizers said. Aug 13, 2022, 6:41 AM

1 child dead, 8 others injured after bouncy castle accident in Spain One child died and eight others were injured after a bouncy castle overturned near the Spanish port city of Valencia on Tuesday evening, authorities said. Jan 5, 2022, 8:06 AM

Violent protests continue in Barcelona after Catalan leaders sentenced for independence push More than 400 people have been injured in the Barcelona protests this week, according to the AP. Oct 19, 2019, 2:09 PM

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ANALYSIS: Catalonia's fateful independence vote was spurred by Spain's rigidity The world will be watching what happens next in Barcelona. Oct 27, 2017, 12:23 PM

Spain prepares to suspend Catalonia's autonomy amid independence disagreement Catalonia is an autonomous region, but Spain could act to take control. Oct 19, 2017, 1:36 PM

Catalan president claims mandate for independence but seeks dialogue with Spain first His speech followed a referendum in which voters called for independence. Oct 10, 2017, 5:42 PM

Hundreds injured in Catalonia as Spanish police crack down on referendum At least 465 people were injured, Catalan officials said. Oct 1, 2017, 4:17 PM

Strikes in Catalonia as leaders push for independence from Spain Thousands poured into the streets of Barcelona to protest. Oct 4, 2017, 6:29 AM

Catalan leaders' uncertain path after the region's vote for independence More than two million Catalans voted in favor of independence in a referendum. Oct 2, 2017, 6:18 PM

After Barcelona attack, details of wider terror plot emerge Police are still racing to locate everyone involved in the van attack that killed at least 14 people and injured more than 100 others in Barcelona on Thursday. Aug 18, 2017, 9:51 AM

Suspected driver in Barcelona attack shot and killed, appeared to be wearing explosive belt: Police Younes Abouyaaqoub was named in the attack that killed 13 and injured scores. Aug 21, 2017, 1:21 PM

5 'terrorists' dead in Spain police shootout after attacks that killed 14, injured 100 Five alleged terrorists were killed in a shootout with police in Spain's Catalonia region early Friday following deadly attacks there that killed at least 14 people. Aug 19, 2017, 3:47 PM

Wife and father of American killed in Barcelona open up about tragedy U.S. citizen Jared Tucker was among the 14 people killed in Thursday's vehicle-ramming attack in Barcelona, the family confirmed. Aug 18, 2017, 5:11 PM

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Barcelona terror attack follows deadly pattern of vehicular violence A group of assailants killed at least 13 people and injured dozens more in Barcelona on Thursday using what has become a hallmark of recent terror attacks: a vehicle. Aug 17, 2017, 6:45 PM

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US lawmakers offer condolences following deadly Barcelona terror attack The incident is being called a "terror attack" by local police. Aug 17, 2017, 11:09 PM

Trump denounces Barcelona terror attack in tweet The president added that the U.S. "will do whatever is necessary to help." Aug 17, 2017, 4:42 PM