Topic: Complutensian University of Madrid
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With no jobs in the city, country life is coming back to SpainAfter decades of population loss to cities, rural areas in Spain – and across Europe – have been gaining allure as havens from the ongoing recession.
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Boston bombing reveals a new American maturity toward insecurityThe post-9/11 'new normal' has evolved: The tactical and emotional responses to the Boston Marathon bombings show what experts call a national maturity toward terrorism that echoes longer experience with such crises in England, Spain, Russia, Japan, and Israel.
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Spain's King Juan Carlos fights new pressures to abdicate
Beloved monarch who helped lead Spain to democracy now beset by royal scandals, bad economy.
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Spanish government struggles to respond to home eviction suicides
In less than a month, at least five people who were about to be forcefully evicted from their homes committed suicide. The issue is galvanizing opposition to austerity measures.
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Lorca 5.1 earthquake: Blame Spain's farmers and their deep wells?
Spain's worst earthquake in 50 years may have been triggered by farmers drilling deep wells to water their crops, says a new study. With the rise in 'fracking,' man-made earthquakes are a focus of seismic study.
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After Spain nixes new fiscal deal, Catalonia considers independence push
Spain's prime minister refused to renegotiate a fiscal deal governing the Catalonian region's payments to Madrid, arguing that all regional governments will then follow suit.
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Eurozone crisis: will Spain's youth exodus weaken economy?
Preliminary data show that the number of young Spaniards emigrating in search of better jobs has nearly doubled since 2010. Some say the experience they get could ultimately benefit Spain.
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In Spain, public distrust feeds economic meltdownIn Spain, misinformation and cover-ups have undermined Spaniards' trust in their government and its plan for economic recovery, with repercussions that could resonate all the way in Brussels.
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Spain's Indignados: The 'original' Occupy reemerges with force
One year after it burst onto the scene, Spain's youthful protest movement has inspired similar efforts globally – and is being embraced by older crowds. But will it shape policymaking?
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Spain leader vows hard line as hundreds of thousands protest austerity
Fed-up Spaniards took to the streets in a national strike Thursday, as Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy struggled against waning political support for his unpopular economic policies.
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Spain's new conservative leaders make rapid push to overturn liberal laws
The speed with which Spain's conservative People's Party has pursued social reforms has stunned many Spaniards, who expected the government to wait until the economy improved.
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As Barcelona bans bullfights, reeling Spain seeks its national soul
Spain's young democracy has experienced both economic boom and euro-crisis bust over the past decade, shaking its national psyche. What will Spain's future look like?
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How the militant ETA lost support among Basques
Spaniards are savoring the prospect of an end to ETA's Basque separatist terrorism. Basques have increasingly rejected the armed struggle of ETA, while still supporting other pro-independence groups.
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Inspired by Arab Spring, Spain's youthful 15-M movement spreads in Europe
Young Spaniards railing against political stagnation and high unemployment are protesting in 166 cities across the country and have sparked other protests in Europe.
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Global sports trade: athletes hurdle national borders for a better life
Runner Mohamed Marhum left behind poverty in Morocco to become a gold medal hopeful for Spain in the 2012 Olympics. The global sports trade is drawing more scrutiny as athletes trade talent for naturalization.
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Basque leftists' foray into politics meets deep skepticism in Spain
A political party with ties to the Basque separatist group ETA is seeking official recognition in order to field political candidates in upcoming elections.
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Spain's ETA promises cease-fire but many don't believe them
Spain's Basque separatist ETA has promised a cease-fire. But it comes with conditions and the government appears to have rejected the offer.
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Massive bomb in Spain signals a militant group determined to fight on
Basque militants seek relevance with violence as car bomb guts building filled with sleeping families.
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