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. Obama won’t attend CHOGM meet in Port-of-SpainPort-of-SPAIN - Britain’s Queen Elizabeth would be there, but US President Barack Obama, who was invited as a special guest, won’t be attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) here in November due to pressing engagements. 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. Fla. treasure hunters will cooperate with British government on famous shipwreck salvageTAMPA, Fla. — Florida deep-sea explorers said Friday that they will work with the British government to salvage artifacts from centuries-old shipwreck of a heavily armed vessel, and the company may continue to make money under the agreement. 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. North Korean ship crew fights off Somali pirates with improvised fire bombsKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Somali pirates tried but failed to hijack a North Korean cargo ship when crew members fought back with molotov cocktails and sped away, a maritime official said Tuesday. 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. Berlusconi dismisses idea of resigning over sex scandal, calls himself Italy’s best premierROME — Premier Silvio Berlusconi brushed off questions about any possible resignation over his sex scandal Thursday, saying he has been Italy’s best premier ever. 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. 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. 9th Circuit Appeals Court: Holocaust survivor can sue Spanish government, museum over paintingLOS ANGELES — An elderly Holocaust survivor from San Diego can continue his legal battle against a Spanish museum to reclaim a valuable painting he says was taken from his grandmother by the Nazis, a federal appeals court ruled Tuesday. 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. China Unicom, Spain’s Telefonica expand alliance with $1 billion share exchangeBEIJING — Spanish phone company Telefonica SA and China Unicom Ltd., one of China’s three main state-owned carriers, say they will expand a strategic alliance and buy $1 billion worth of each other’s shares. Barcelona declares war on street prostitutionBARCELONA - One hundred police officers took part Saturday in an anti-prostitution operation in downtown Barcelona that ended with 16 arrests in the Catalan capital. Novartis becomes 3rd company to say its swine flu vaccine may work with single doseBARCELONA, Spain — A third company signaled Thursday that its swine flu vaccine may protect people with just one shot instead of two — another hopeful sign for flu prevention efforts. 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. Novartis says its swine flu vaccine may work with just 1 dose, potentially boosting suppliesBARCELONA, Spain — Swiss drugmaker Novartis said Thursday one of its swine flu vaccines may work with just one dose, rather than two as previously expected, yet another finding that could potentially boost global supplies. Euro-zone unemployment hits new 10-year high of 9.5 percent in JulyBRUSSELS — The jobless rate in the 16 nations that use the euro climbed to a new 10-year high of 9.5 percent in July despite other signs that the economy is starting to recover, the EU statistics agency Eurostat said Tuesday. Indian diaspora upset over Trinidad and Tobago awardsPort-of-SPAIN - The Indian diaspora here is unhappy as only three people of Indian origin have received the Trinidad and Tobago National Awards this year out of a total 20 recipients. Experts: swine flu epidemic could lead to worldwide spike in heart patient deathsBARCELONA, Spain — Experts are concerned about the impact the swine flu epidemic will have on people with heart disease, with some doctors warning it could be a deadly mix leading to a worldwide spike in heart patient fatalities. |
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