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Alberto Contador stripped of Tour de France title amid doping scandal (+video)
Alberto Contador of Spain, a three-time Tour de France champion, was stripped of his 2010 title by the Court of Arbitration for Sport because of a failed drug test.
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Europe debt crisis: EU moves too little, too late?
Greece's new leader today submitted a draft budget while Italy has presented an austerity program. But investors are skittish as EU debate rages over how best to address the Europe debt crisis.
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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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Basque militant group ETA ends four decades of separatist violence
The Basque militant group ETA, which has fought a separatist battle against both Spain and France, announced that it was laying down its arms after a lengthy campaign that has killed nearly 900 people.
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Spain's bold move to limit its debt
Spain voted in favor of a constitutional amendment to cap deficit spending by 2020, boosting its credibility amid Europe's debt crisis. But many Spaniards were upset with the rushed reform.
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Global markets fall, US markets recover, leaving investors jittery
Global markets fell for the eighth day on Friday, while the US markets recovered from Thursday's plummet. As global markets drop, fear grows that the global economy could slip into another recession.
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Jobs report eases US market, but EU feeling heat
A better-than-expected US jobs report helped abate selling pressures on Wall Street. But Europe's debt problems are pressuring EU officials to act.
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Spain earthquake leaves ancient city perilously fragile
Spain earthquake: Two earthquakes that hit Lorca, Spain, Wednesday evening killed at least 9 people and injured hundreds. Thousands have been left homeless.
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Both sides of Libya's conflict attempt to woo a divided Europe
Muammar Qaddafi sent envoys to Europe ahead of an EU summit Friday on the Libyan conflict. Libyan rebels are also courting European support and won recognition from France.
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Alberto Contador returns to cycling circuit, but showdown looms over doping claims
Spain's cycling federation cleared Alberto Contador of doping charges, but international officials seek a fresh review. At issue are Contador's intent and Spain's impartiality.
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Alberto Contador, 2010 Tour de France winner, cleared of doping allegations
Alberto Contador was cleared of doping allegations by the Spanish cycling federation just weeks after it had proposed a one-year suspension for the three-time Tour champion.
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Europe ups pressure on Mubarak, calling for immediate transition in Egypt
In their strongest language to date, European leaders today demanded that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak begin a democratic transition and ensure the protection of journalists and protesters.
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In Pictures: Obama prays
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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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Spain welcomes Chinese investment – even with strings attached
China's visiting vice premier said his country would buy $7.9 billion in Spanish bonds. El País newspaper dubbed Li Keqiang the new 'Mr. Marshall' – a reference to America's post-World War II Marshall Plan.
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China lends a hand as Spain climbs from economic doldrums
Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang arrived in Spain today for a visit that could add an economic boost as the country sees unemployment fall and appears on target to reduce its deficit.
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Spain acts tough on debt, but investors say 'situation could still get ugly'
Spain has slashed government spending amid a stagnant economy and 20 percent unemployment. But investors aren't yet fully convinced that Europe's fifth largest economy is out of the woods.
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In Spain, Pope Benedict XVI lambasts 'aggressive secularism'
Pope Benedict XVI tried to rally loyalists against 'aggressive secularism' this weekend during a visit to the traditional Catholic stronghold of Spain.
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Spain-Venezuela ties strained as Hugo Chávez stonewalls ETA investigation
Venezuela has said it will not extradite Arturo Cubillas, an alleged top militant of the separatist group ETA. Spanish authorities today moved toward an official request, which Hugo Chávez is unlikely to support.
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Anti-austerity strikes roil Europe, but many see cutbacks as inevitable
In Spain, anti-austerity strikes led to minor violence and arrests, but many Spaniards appear to have begrudgingly accepted austerity measures to help cope with crippling debt.
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Debt reduction in Europe? Unions say no.
Debt reduction plans by European governments spark protest from unions, which hope to rally 100,000 marchers in Brussels.
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UN Millennium Development Goals: Are they being reached?
The UN leader urges world leaders attending a summit to rededicate themselves to reaching the Millennium Development Goals. Despite some successes on poverty and school enrollment, many challenges remain.
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Retirement age increases and austerity measures for French workers and Spanish royalty
Retirement age in France has been raised from 60 to 62 and Spain's king and queen will have to tighten their belts.
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Discoveries
Octopus Paul retires, international dispute over ownership begins
Octopus Paul has used his alleged psychic powers for the last time. Octopus Paul will be retiring from the oracle business, say officials at his aquarium in Germany.
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Discoveries
Octopus Paul has thunder stolen by Mani the Parakeet
Octopus Paul picked Spain to win the World Cup final as Mani the Parakeet, a new animal oracle from Singapore, predicts that the Netherlands will be victorious.
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