World May 12 Catalan separatists set to lose majority in Spain’s regional elections as pro-union party picks up seats By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Nov 15 Spain’s leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists as he works to form a new government The defense Wednesday came as part of a debate a day before the Socialist leader seeks the endorsement of the chamber to form a new government. By Joseph Wilson, Ciarán Giles, Associated Press
World Nov 07 Protests turn violent as pressure mounts on Spain’s acting government for amnesty talks with Catalans Three people have been arrested in a protest against negotiations between Spain's acting government and Catalan separatist parties over a possible amnesty for thousands involved in Catalonia's independence movement. By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Jun 22 Catalan separatists eye freedom after Spain’s Cabinet pardon Nine Catalan separatist leaders jailed for sedition are eyeing freedom, after Spain’s Cabinet pardoned them in the hope of starting what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called a much-needed reconciliation. By Aritz Parra, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
World Feb 15 Pro-separatist win in Catalonia elections ripple throughout Spain The separatist movement in Spain's northeast Catalonia has increased its power in a regional election despite years of frustrated ambitions to create a new Mediterranean nation. By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press
Oct 26 Separatists rally in Barcelona for release of prisoners By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands in the restive region of Catalonia protested Saturday in Barcelona against the imprisonment of nine separatist leaders for their roles in an illegal 2017 secession bid. Continue reading
Oct 18 Watch 5:44 News Wrap: Mulvaney’s Ukraine comments prompt GOP criticism In our news wrap Friday, President Trump is facing new criticism from Republicans over the issue that launched the impeachment inquiry. Rep. Francis Rooney of Florida said acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney cannot erase comments about tying military aid… Continue watching
Oct 14 Watch 5:16 News Wrap: Texas police officer resigns over fatal shooting of black woman In our news wrap Monday, the white police officer who fatally shot a black woman inside her Fort Worth, Texas, home over the weekend has resigned. Body camera video shows the officer, Aaron Dean, firing immediately after shouting at Atatiana… Continue watching
Sep 11 Thousands rally for Catalonia’s secession in Barcelona By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press The demonstration comes just weeks before a highly anticipated verdict in a case against 12 leaders of the separatist movement. Continue reading
Apr 28 Deeply divided, Spaniards vote with eye on far-right’s rise By Aritz Parra, Associated Press A divided Spain voted Sunday in its third general election in four years, with all eyes on whether a far-right party will enter Parliament for the first time in decades and potentially help unseat the Socialist government. Continue reading