Stadiums, hotels, mass transit urged to be on guard as terror probe suspect appears in courtWASHINGTON — Counterterrorism officials have issued security bulletins to police around the nation about terrorists’ desire to attack stadiums, entertainment complexes and hotels — the latest in a flurry of such internal warnings as investigators chase a possible bomb plot in Denver and New York. Spanish mayor ousted after spat that pitted powerful official against her own motherMADRID — The mayor of a Spanish resort town was ousted Tuesday in the culmination of a battle that pitted one of the country’s most powerful politicians against her own mother on a question of discipline. European company develops mobile robots that are autonomous and multi-taskingMADRID - An European company has developed innovative robots which are mobile, multifunctional, collaborative, autonomous and polyvalent, suitable for a wide range of work from street cleaning and rubbish collection to accompanying elderly people. Hard economic times have Spanish summons-servers delivering justice by busMADRID — Times are hard in much of Spain, but down south it’s getting serious: Court clerks are reduced to forgoing taxis and catching a bus when they have to serve a summons. Spanish PM to meet Obama at White House as they improve relationsMADRID — Spain’s prime minister will meet with President Barack Obama next month at the White House, officials said Friday, the culmination of a Spanish drive to repair ties that were frayed over the Iraq war when George W. Bush was in power. Spanish judge indicts 3 alleged ex-Nazi death camp guards on charges including genocideMADRID — A Spanish judge on Thursday indicted three alleged ex-Nazi death camp guards who all lived for many years in the United States, charging them with being accessories to genocide and crimes against humanity. In Spain, no more memorial Mass for Franco at politically charged burial siteMADRID — The basilica where Francisco Franco is buried has canceled the politically charged tradition of holding a memorial Mass to mark the anniversary of the Spanish dictator’s death, a monk said Monday. Bolivia’s Morales open to investment partners in energy sector but not foreign ownershipMADRID — Bolivia welcomes foreign investment in its energy and natural resource sectors but without foreign companies acting as owners, President Evo Morales said Monday. Chavez jokes with Spanish king who once told him to shut upMADRID — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez joked Friday with King Juan Carlos, saying the Spanish monarch’s new beard reminded him of Fidel Castro, further cementing a patched-up rapport with a man who once told Chavez to shut up. Spanish government agrees to send 220 more troops to Afghanistan, raising total to 1,000MADRID — Spain’s government agreed Friday to send 220 more troops to Afghanistan, raising the total to about 1,000 and moving to help a hard-pressed allied coalition fighting the resurgent Taliban. Venezuela’s Chavez wraps up 9-country tour with meetings in SpainMADRID — Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez will focus on energy and oil agreements during a visit Friday to Madrid, the last stop of a nine-country tour. Powerful Spanish politician squares off against mom in spat over party loyaltyMADRID — A drive to oust the mayor of a Spanish resort has drawn in two unlikely opponents: a powerful member of Spain’s governing Socialist party and her own mother. City of Berlin wins Spanish Prince of Asturias prize for promoting harmonyMADRID — Berlin, reunited as one city after decades of division during the Cold War, won Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias prize on Thursday for its contribution to promoting peace and harmony. Spain sets target for Afghan withdrawalMADRID - Spain will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan within five years, Defence Minister Carme Chacon said. Prominent Spanish judge in court over allegations he overstepped bounds in civil war probeMADRID — The Spanish judge best known for indicting Augusto Pinochet and Osama bin Laden appeared in court Wednesday with the tables turned: this time he was a suspect, accused of overstepping his authority in a huge domestic case involving Spanish civil war atrocities. Israel-Europe relations strained under rightist Netanyahu government, but ties still strongJERUSALEM — A nasty diplomatic row with Sweden, Norway’s decision to divest from an Israeli defense contractor and rising European condemnation of Israeli settlements point to growing friction in the Jewish state’s already tricky relationship with Europe. Industrial output down 17.4 percent in SpainMADRID - Industrial production in Spain fell 17.4 percent in July compared with the same month in 2008, the National Statistics Institute has said. Spain is close to announcing how many Guantanamo detainees it will acceptMADRID — The Spanish government said Tuesday it was close to deciding how many Guantanamo detainees it will accept from the U.S. military detention center on the southeastern tip of Cuba. Prominent Spanish judge called to testify for allegedly overstepping bounds in civil war probeMADRID — The Spanish judge famous for indicting Augusto Pinochet and Osama bin Laden will testify before the Supreme Court on Wednesday about allegations he acted without jurisdiction in undertaking an inquiry of Spanish civil war-era crimes, an official said. Spain mulls sending more troops to AfghanistanMADRID - Spain is considering whether post-electoral security conditions in Afghanistan require an increase in the contingent that Madrid has deployed to the war-ravaged nation, Defence Minister Carme Chacon has said. Spanish troops kill 13 militants in AfghanistanMADRID - Spanish soldiers Thursday repelled an insurgent attack in Afghanistan, killing 13 militants and injuring at least three, the defence ministry in Madrid said. Spanish newspaper defends plans to publish interview with British writer who denies HolocaustMADRID — A Spanish newspaper is defending its plans to publish an interview this weekend with a British writer who denies the Holocaust, despite a furious complaint from Israel. Unemployment rises in SpainMADRID - A total of 84,985 people were added to jobless rolls in August, following three consecutive months of declining unemployment, putting the total number of people without work in Spain at 3.6 million. Soccer team’s ‘Basques-only’ policy voices a wider creed of uniqueness, fierce loyaltyBILBAO, Spain — Before home soccer games in this Basque city, local fans wearing their team’s red-and-white jersey cram into bars and streets around the San Mames stadium and chant, full-throated, Athletic Bilbao’s traditional call to arms. Taming the market: UEFA prepares new rules to control Champions League clubs’ spendingMONACO — The mantra has been repeated for more than a year: Something must be done to stop the spiraling spending by European soccer clubs. Spain pays tribute to 154 killed in Spanair crash on first anniversary of tragedyMADRID — Spaniards honored 154 people who died a year ago Thursday in the crash of a Spanair jetliner in Madrid, praying for them at Mass and laying flowers at a plaque bearing a pledge they will never be forgotten. Nervous bank robber only nets 10 eurosMADRID - A bank robber netted only about 10 euros ($14) after his nerves betrayed him during the robbery, Spanish press reports said Thursday. AMB Property says 2 companies have leased 102,000 square feet in complex near Madrid airportSAN FRANCISCO — Two companies have leased a total of 102,000 square feet of industrial space next to Madrid’s Barajas International Airport, AMB Property Corp. said in a statement issued Tuesday. ETA-linked demonstrations banned in Spain’s Basque regionMADRID — Spanish and Basque authorities have banned three protests marches called by groups linked to the armed group ETA in the northern cities Bilbao and San Sebastian. Spanish police investigate if Basque group ETA still has unit on Mallorca after bombingsMADRID —Spanish police said Monday they aren’t sure whether the armed Basque group ETA still has a unit on Mallorca following its planting of at least three small bombs on the Mediterranean tourist island. |
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