Spain’s La Palma island forest fire under control; 15-day blaze in Catalonia extinguishedMADRID — A forest fire on the Canary Island of La Palma was brought under control Tuesday and another that raged for two weeks in Spain’s northern Catalonia region has been extinguished, an emergency official said. Temperature drop helps Spanish island battle forest firesLA PALMA, Canary Islands — Lower temperatures on Monday helped firefighters battle two forest fires that have raged on La Palma in Spain’s Canary Islands for three days. Fires rage for second day on Spain’s Canary Islands of La Palma, La GomeraLA PALMA, Canary Islands — Strong winds fanned forest fires for a second day Sunday on the Spanish Canary Island of La Palma, and firefighters were forced to retreat as flames raged out of control near two towns. ‘Coalition of the willing’ comes to end in Iraq, leaving just one _ the USBAGHDAD — The war in Iraq was truly an American-only effort Saturday after Britain and Australia, the last of its international partners, pulled out. Forest fire in Spain’s Canary Islands forces evacuation of 4,000 residentsLA PALMA, Canary Islands — A forest fire fanned by high winds has forced the evacuation of about 4,000 residents on the Canary Island of La Palma, the Spanish government said Saturday. Spain on maximum alert for 50th anniversary of Basque group blamed for 2 bombings this weekPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — The leaders of Spain’s main political parties paid tribute to two slain police officers Friday as security forces guarded against a fresh attack on the 50th anniversary of the founding of the armed Basque group ETA. Spain ready to boost long-term troop presence in AfghanistanMADRID — Spain is prepared to boost its long-term troop presence in Afghanistan if conditions there require it, a Spanish official said Thursday. Bomb blamed on Basque group ETA kills 2 Spanish police officers on resort islandPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — A powerful bomb on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca killed two police officers in their patrol vehicle Thursday, the second attack blamed on Basque separatist group ETA in two days. Spanish police defusing 2nd bomb on Mallorca island after blast kills 2 police officersPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — Spanish police say they are defusing a second bomb on the resort island of Mallorca, after an earlier explosion blamed on Basque separatist group killed two police officers. Spanish island’s airport reopened to outgoing flights after bombing kills 2 police officersPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — Spanish authorities say Mallorca airport has been reopened to outgoing flights after a bomb on the island killed two police officers. Bombing on Spanish resort island kills 2 police officers; outgoing port traffic blockedPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — A powerful bomb on the Spanish resort island of Mallorca killed two police officers Thursday and authorities temporarily blocked all outgoing flights and ships from leaving as part of a manhunt. F1 driver Felipe Massa already thinking about return to racing, doctor saysBUDAPEST, Hungary — Felipe Massa is already planning a return to racing and joking about keeping Michael Schumacher away from his car as he recovers from a high-speed crash. Spain seals off resort island after bombing that killed 2 police officersPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — Spain has blocked planes and ships from leaving the resort island of Mallorca while they hunt suspects in the bombing that killed two police officers. Separatists’ triggered blast kills two in SpainPALMA DE MAJORCA - Suspected militants of the armed Basque separatist group ETA Thursday targeted the Spanish tourist island of Majorca during the high holiday season, killing two police officers in a bomb blast. Explosion on Spanish resort island kills 2 police officers day after car bombingPALMA DE MALLORCA, Balearic Islands — An explosion near a police station on a Spanish resort island killed two officers Thursday, a day after a car bombing blamed on Basque separatists injured scores in northern Spain, officials said. Two killed, several injured in Spain blastMADRID - At least two people were killed and several injured in an explosion on Spain’s resort island Mallorca, according to media reports Thursday. Explosion kills 2 police officers on Spanish island Mallorca day after car-bomb attackMADRID — An explosion near a police station on the Spanish island of Mallorca killed two officers Thursday — a day after a car-bomb attack blamed on Basque separatists left scores injured in northern Spain. Explosion near Civil Guard barracks in Spain’s Mallorca island; Reports say 2 deadMADRID — Spanish officials are reporting an explosion outside a police barracks on the resort island Mallorca. French police warn French, foreign drivers against speeding after deadly month of JunePARIS — Drivers beware! As millions of French people get ready to hit the roads on the busiest weekend for summer vacation departures, police are warning them to go easy on the gas after a very deadly month of June. Spanish oil company Repsol-YPF reports 2Q profits down 59 percent on lower pricesMADRID — Spanish oil company Repsol-YPF said Thursday its net profits for the second quarter dropped by 59 percent because of lower oil prices and the global economic slowdown. Spain’s Telefonica says second quarter net profit fell 6 percentMADRID — Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica said Thursday its second quarter net profit fell 6 percent from a year earlier due to higher taxes and lower revenues in recession-stricken Spain and Europe, offsetting a strong performance from the company’s Latin American division. Car bomb in Spain injures dozens, proves Basque separatist group’s resilienceBURGOS, Spain — The Basque separatist group’s No. 1 leader was nabbed in France as he slept late last year. His replacement lasted only a matter of weeks. Over the past couple of years, Spanish and French police have put most of ETA’s leadership in jail, and with each arrest comes new claims the group has been decapitated. Car bomb in Spain destroys police barracks, dozens injured; Basque group ETA blamedBURGOS, Spain — A powerful car bomb destroyed a police barracks housing officers and their families in northern Spain on Wednesday, injuring about 60 people and causing major damage in the surrounding area. The attack was blamed on the Basque separatist group ETA. A glance at Basque separatist group ETA and its goalsA glance at the armed Basque separatist group ETA and its conflict with Spain. Key moments in ETA’s violent campaignKey events in the history of the armed Basque group ETA: Spain’s Santander Q2 net profit down 4 percent to euro2.42 billionMADRID — Spain’s Santander, the euro zone’s largest bank, said Wednesday that net profit fell 4 percent in the second quarter as an increase in revenues was wiped out by a surge in bad loans amid the economic crisis. Car bomb explodes in Spain, dozens injured; blast being blamed on Basque separatistsBURGOS, Spain — A powerful car bomb exploded early Wednesday outside a barracks housing police officers and their families in this northern Spanish city, slightly injuring 46 people and causing major damage in the area. The attack was blamed on Basque separatist group ETA. Economic downturn helping stem immigrants’ dangerous sea voyages to EuropeMADRID — The boats used to arrive on Spain’s Canary Islands almost daily, rickety vessels crammed with Africans hoping for a better life in Europe, and willing to risk a perilous journey at sea to get here. Suspected car bomb explodes in northern Spanish city, Interior Ministry saysMADRID — The Interior Ministry says a suspected car bomb has exploded near a Civil Guard barracks in the northern city of Burgos. Suspected car bomb in northern Spanish cityMADRID — The Interior Ministry says a suspected car bomb has exploded near a Civil Guard barracks in the northern city of Burgos. |
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