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Spain: A human-rights avenger no longer?
Madrid is trying to end Spain’s universal jurisdiction law, which proponents say has helped human rights victims find justice – but has also caused major diplomatic headaches.
Andrés Cala
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Delivering on election promise, Spain’s Rajoy proposes major abortion limitations
Under a bill expected to pass, Spain will allow abortion only in cases of rape or danger to the mother.
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Families of Spanish journalists abducted in Syria break their silence
Two Spanish journalists kidnapped in September near Syria’s border with Turkey are believed to be held by an Al Qaeda-allied rebel group.
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Spain turns corner, as its recession officially ends
The country’s unemployment also dropped for the second straight quarter. But experts warn that the majority of Spaniards will not feel the improvement any time soon.
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Franco-fascism on the march in Spain: Is the government doing enough?
Critics say Spain’s fascist threat comes not from small groups like those set to march in Barcelona Saturday, but from the radical fringe that is part of Spain’s governing Popular Party.
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Spain looks set to drop its fascist-inspired extra hour
More than 70 years after Franco set Spain’s clocks to sync with Hitler’s Germany, a Spanish parliamentary commission recommends realigning with the Brits.
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After crash, Spanish officials defend lucrative train industry
Spain has pinned its hopes on high-speed rail to diversify its struggling economy.
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Spanish government ‘will not be blackmailed,’ says impugned PM Rajoy
The ex-treasurer of Spain’s ruling party told a court today that he had delivered cash to the premier.
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The Atlantic Axis express? Spain, Portugal launch new train
A faster train service between Porto and Vigo debuts today. Locals hope it will help unite the region.
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As Spain’s people drift from Catholic Church, government cozies up
Spain’s conservative government is considering dramatic restrictions on abortion and has already increase the Catholic Church’s role in education, revealing a divided society.