World Jul 02 European heat wave fuels deadly Spanish wildfire as European Union presents plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control.
World Jun 30 U.S. skips global UN Financing for Development conference aimed at raising trillions to combat poverty Co-hosts the U.N. and Spain believe the meeting is an opportunity to close the staggering $4 trillion annual financing gap.
World Jun 30 Wildfires burn in Turkey as scorching temperatures grip Europe Data from European forecasters suggests other countries are set to broil further in coming days — with new highs expected on Wednesday — before rain brings respite in some areas later in the week.
World Nov 05 A week after Spanish floods, families hold out hope that loved ones are still alive At least 218 have been confirmed dead after a deluge caused by heavy rains late on Oct. 29 and the next morning swamped entire communities, mostly in Spain's Valencia region.
World Nov 04 Extreme rain in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia Mobile phones in Barcelona screeched with an alert for "extreme and continued rainfall" on the southern outskirts of the city.
World Nov 01 Volunteers clear muddy debris from Spain’s deadly floods as authorities struggle to respond Spain's deadliest natural disaster in living memory has left at least 205 people dead with untold numbers still missing, and countless lives in tatters.
World Oct 31 At least 158 killed in Spain’s catastrophic floods as authorities continue search for bodies More horrors emerged Thursday from the debris and ubiquitous layers of mud left by the walls of water that produced Spain's deadliest natural disaster in living memory.
World Oct 30 Devastating flash floods in eastern and southern Spain leave at least 95 people dead Emergency services in the eastern region of Valencia confirmed a death toll of 92 people on Wednesday. Another two casualties were reported in the neighboring Castilla La Mancha region, while southern Andalusia reported one death.
World Sep 08 Venezuelan opposition candidate González flees country for political asylum in Spain Former Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González fled into exile in Spain on Sunday after being granted asylum there, delivering a major blow to millions who placed their hopes in his opposition campaign to end two decades of single-party rule.
World Jun 06 Spain asks to join South Africa’s case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide Spain is the first European country to take the step after South Africa filed its case with the International Court of Justice late last year. It alleged that Israel was breaching the genocide convention in its military assault that has…