Capa’s photograph of a militiaman shot during Spain’s Civil War likely staged, researchers sayMADRID — Robert Capa’s photograph of a falling Spanish Civil War militiaman became one of the most famous and enduring images of conflict in the 20th century. Now, Spanish researchers who have studied events surrounding the picture believe it may have been staged. Spanish foreign minister to make historic visit to disputed Rock of GibraltarMADRID — Spain’s foreign minister made a historic border crossing to the disputed British colony of Gibraltar on Tuesday, the first by a Spanish Cabinet minister since the Rock was ceded almost 300 years ago. Spain says no need to take custody of kids of oldest woman who gave birth at 66, died at 69MADRID — Spanish social services have no plans to take custody of the 2-year-old twins of the oldest woman to give birth, who died last week at 69, an official said Thursday. Spanish woman who ignited debate as oldest new mom dies at 69; leaves twin toddlersMADRID — A Spanish woman believed to have become the world’s oldest new mother when she gave birth at 66 has died at 69, leaving behind twin toddlers, newspapers reported Wednesday. Reports: Spanish woman who gave birth to twins at age 66 has diedMADRID — A Spanish woman believed to have become the world’s oldest new mother when she gave birth at age 66 has died, leaving behind twin toddlers, newspapers reported Tuesday. Spanish court throws out charges against US soldiers in death of reporter in IraqMADRID — A Spanish court on Tuesday threw out charges against three U.S. soldiers in the death of a Spanish journalist in Iraq six years ago and recommended the case be closed. Spanish court throws out charges against 3 US soldiers in death of reporter in IraqMADRID — A Spanish court has thrown out charges against three U.S. soldiers in the death of a Spanish journalist in Iraq and recommends the case be closed. Spain in heated debate over proposed teenage abortion without parental consentMADRID — Spain’s Socialist prime minister has irked his natural enemies on the right and in the Catholic church by legalizing gay marriage and instituting fast-track divorce. Now he has hit a raw nerve even among his supporters with a proposal to let 16-year-olds get abortions without parental consent. Drunken British man arrives at Spanish airport and begins to give away his inheritanceMADRID — A British man who arrived at a Spanish airport on Wednesday after having too much to drink was taken into custody — not for bad behavior but for being too generous. Obama offers support for Chicago as 4 cities make presentations for 2016 OlympicsLONDON — The four candidates for the 2016 Olympics took their campaign to Africa on Tuesday, with President Barack Obama renewing his support for Chicago’s bid in a video message less than three months before the vote. UNESCO adds Dolomites to world heritage list, drops DresdenMADRID — Italy’s Dolomite mountains were among 13 new sites added to UNESCO’s world heritage list. Minister: 3 arrested for suspected Basque separatist ties were armed, wanted and on the runMADRID — Three suspected members of the Basque separatist group ETA who were captured in France were wanted for violent acts within Spain and had been on the run from police for months, the interior minister said Sunday. Spain’s intelligence chief resigns amid allegations of improper use of government moneyMADRID — Spain’s intelligence chief resigned Thursday amid allegations he used government money to go on hunting and fishing trips and had staffers remodel his house. Spanish claims for unemployment benefits fall for 2nd straight month, down by 55,000 in JuneMADRID — The number of people filing claims for unemployment benefits in Spain has fallen for the second straight month, dropping by 55,250 in June, the government reported Thursday. Spanish court shelves probe into Israeli air force bombing in Gaza that killed 14 civiliansMADRID — A Spanish court on Tuesday shelved a judge’s investigation of an Israeli air force bombing in Gaza in 2002 that killed a suspected Hamas militant and 14 civilians, siding with prosecutors who said Spain lacks jurisdiction. Franco dined while Spain starvedMADRID - Spanish dictator General Franco enjoyed lavish three course meals, even as his country was facing severe food shortages months after a civil war. Former footballer among 31 held in Spain drug traffickingMADRID - Thirty-one people, including a former professional football player, have been arrested as authorities busted one of the biggest drug trafficking and money laundering networks in Spain, officials said Monday. Italy’s Dolomites, German-Dutch wetlands added to UNESCO world heritage listMADRID — Italy’s Dolomite mountains and the Wadden Sea along the coasts of Germany and the Netherlands were among several sites added Friday to UNESCO’s world heritage list. Spanish government unveils bank bailout fund of up to euro90 billionMADRID — Spain’s government on Friday unveiled a fund of up to euro90 billion ($125.46 billion) to help banks restructure and cope with the effects of recession. Italy’s Dolomite mountains, Wadden Sea along German, Dutch coasts named world heritage sitesMADRID — UNESCO has added Italy’s Dolomite mountains and the Wadden Sea along the coasts of Germany and the Netherlands to its list of World Heritage Sites. Spanish lawmakers vote to limit cross-border justice law used to indict Pinochet, bin LadenMADRID — Spanish legislators voted Thursday to change a law that let judges indict Osama bin Laden and Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, narrowing its scope to cases with a clear link to this country and yielding to criticism that Spain should not act like a global cop. 7 European defense ministers gathered in Spain postpone Airbus A400M decisionMADRID — Defense ministers from seven European nations participating in a project to build the troubled A400M military transport plane have agreed to postpone a decision on its future for a month, officials said Monday. UNESCO panel meets in Spain to consider new World Heritage sitesMADRID — The Dolomite mountains in northern Italy and architectural works by Le Corbusier are among sites nominated to join UNESCO’s World Heritage List at a meeting that began Monday in Spain. ECB’s Trichet: We are in uncharted waters, still risks of sudden financial turbulenceMADRID — The president of the European Central Bank warned Monday that the economy was in “uncharted waters” and said there still remained a risk of unexpected financial turbulence that could roil any nascent recovery. Bar in Spain offers free beer in exchange for insults as way to ease recession-linked stressMADRID — A watering hole in Spain is serving up free beer and tapas to recession-weary customers who insult its bartenders as a way to let off steam. Spanish police say car bomb blast in Basque country kills policeman, ETA suspectedMADRID — A powerful bomb exploded Friday near the Basque city of Bilbao, killing a policeman in an attack blamed on the separatist group ETA. Spain says one person killed in car bombing in Basque regionMADRID — Police in Spain’s Basque region say a car bomb blast has killed one person. Spanish police report explosion in Basque country, apparently a car bomb attackMADRID — A car bomb exploded Friday near the Basque city of Bilbao, possibly killing one person, police said. Spanish bishops urge Catholic lawmakers to vote against abortion reform billMADRID — Spain’s bishops are urging Catholic lawmakers to vote against a bill that would ease the country’s abortion law. American engineers who developed e-mail, mobile telephone win prestigious Spanish prizeMADRID — Two American engineers who were instrumental in developing e-mail and mobile phones on Wednesday won one of Spain’s prestigious Prince of Asturias awards for revolutionizing the way people communicate. |
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