For Spain, Politics Weigh Down Procurements As Spain prepares to...
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As Spain prepares to decide on three large defense procurements by the end of the year, the Socialist government of Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, elected in March, may have to weigh the political ...
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Some Spaniards are beginning to ask if a divided workday is compatible with the modern world and Spain's growing integration into Europe.
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Relations between Spain's government and  its clerics have turned hostile. Socialists swept to power  earlier this year with a pro-gay, feminist agenda and the  church is putting up a fight.
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Since taking power six months ago, the leftist government of Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has floated a constellation of domestic initiatives aimed at transforming Spain from one of Europe's most ...
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The Spanish and Basque leaders meet to discuss controversial plans for greater independence.
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After spending several years distracted by Iraq and the war on terror, Spain under its new socialist government is turning again toward Latin America where its historical and business links give it an unrivaled ...
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As European leaders convene in Madrid to tackle the problem, many in Spain feel legislation alone may not be enough.
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Spain's socialist government has initiated steps during summer to combat two of the greatest political problems facing the country: illegal immigration and the threat from radical Islamist terrorism.
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MADRID, Oct 20 (IPS) - A group of Catholic theologians in Spain have   criticised the local Church leadership for lashing out against  the  legislative reforms promoted by the socialist government of  Prime Minister  JosÃ© Luis RodrÃ­guez Zapatero, which include  measures that would reduce the  financing that the Church  receives from the state.
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The armed struggle of the Basque separatist group ETA may be coming to an end, a senior Spanish government source said, a day after ETA indicated its support to opening a dialogue.
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Spanish officials are set to renege on a promise to the Football Association not to use tomorrow&#39;s friendly with England in the BernabÃ©u Stadium to promote Madrid&#39;s 2012 Olympic bid, a rival to London&#39;s.
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WASHINGTON -- As the victorious parties in Iraq's election conducted behind-the-scenes negotiations over key posts in the new government, the Bush administration signaled yesterday that it plans to lower its profile in Iraq in the coming months.
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Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel Moratinos flew briefly to Damascus this weekend to take part in quiet diplomacy over finding a successor to Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, official sources confirmed.
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SESENA, Spain  - "I'll swap you seven corrupt councilors for two bent mayors," says Spain's prime minister during a game of cards. "I'll raise you one dodgy constructor," the opposition leader replies.
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Spain's prime minister is due to hold talks in Senegal which are expected to centre on the issue of illegal immigration.
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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's one-day jaunt to Spain on Friday is meant to smooth over a three-year downturn in relations between Washington and Madrid, but both sides say they won't shy away from sensitive issues, foremost among them Cuba.
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Spain elects regional and local officials, with national issues featuring strongly in the campaign.