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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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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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The Samaritan's dilemma: How best to help after a natural disaster?
Our humanity prompts us to rush assistance to victims after a disaster like the Haiti earthquake. But assistance can sometimes trigger a whole new set of problems.
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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 01/06
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What China wants in exchange for spending big in Europe
Chinese Vice Prime Minister Li Keqiang is offering Chinese investment to a struggling Europe. In exchange, China wants improved trade ties with Europe.
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First solar eclipse of the year happens Tuesday
The first solar eclipse of the year will be a partial one that occurs Tuesday morning.
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So long, smoke-filled tapas bars: Spain's smoking ban begins
As of Sunday, anyone caught smoking in enclosed public spaces will now have to pay a 30 euro ($40) fine and as much as 100,000 euros ($134,000) after being caught three times.
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Indiana earthquake 'extremely rare and unprecedented'
An Indiana earthquake Thursday, measured at a magnitude of 3.8, is the strongest ever recorded in that part of the state, which rarely sees earthquakes. No damage has been reported.
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In Pictures: Christmas lights
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Relatives of Spanish cameraman killed in Baghdad use WikiLeaks to press for justice
After years of delays, the family of a Spanish journalist killed in a 2003 US attack on a Baghdad hotel turns to WikiLeaks documents that suggest the US and Spain colluded to prevent legal action.
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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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The Monitor's View: European debt crisis tests unity -- and global economy
Fears that the debt crisis will spread to a big economy like Spain should compel Europe to come together to meet this challenge.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 12/02
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A reeling bond market has EU members pushing for Ireland bailout
An Ireland bailout is possible after government bonds tumbled in recent weeks. The country is under pressure to accept a $100 billion bailout that could prove a bitter pill for the former 'Celtic Tiger.'
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 11/05
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Vote 2010: Why European liberals see the tea party as 'a circus of fools'
European commentators have called tea partyers stupid, ignorant, gullible – and worse. Behind the vitriol may lie a worry about its influence on the Continent.
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Supreme Court declines to hear wrongly accused man's Patriot Act challenge
A Muslim American who was wrongly accused of involvement in a terror attack challenged a Patriot Act change to FISA as violating the Fourth Amendment. A federal judge agreed.
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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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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 10/14
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Global doors slam shut on immigrants
While Arizona's anti-immigrant law gets all the attention, countries around the world are pursuing tough immigration polices on a scale rarely seen in history.
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