Nov 01 Volunteers clear muddy debris from Spain’s deadly floods as authorities struggle to respond By Joseph Wilson, Teresa Medrano, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 31 At least 158 killed in Spain’s catastrophic floods as authorities continue search for bodies By Joseph Wilson, Teresa Medrano, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 30 Devastating flash floods in eastern and southern Spain leave at least 95 people dead By Alicia León, Joseph Wilson, Teresa Medrano, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 08 Venezuelan opposition candidate González flees country for political asylum in Spain By Jorge Rueda, Joshua Goodman, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jul 24 Uzbekistan falls to Spain but wins over crowd as soccer competition kicks off at Paris Olympics By Associated Press Uzbekistan fans chanted and danced throughout a 2-1 loss to Spain to the rhythm of a furiously fast drum beat at Parc des Princes in western Paris. Continue reading
Jul 23 The Canary Islands are overwhelmed with thousands of unaccompanied migrant children, and are asking Spain for help By Renata Brito, Associated Press On Tuesday Spain's parliament will vote to consider a proposal that would force other regions to share the burden and take responsibility for some of the minors. Continue reading
Jun 06 Spain asks to join South Africa’s case at UN court accusing Israel of genocide By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press 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… Continue reading
May 30 Spain’s parliament gives final approval to amnesty law for Catalonia’s separatists By Joseph Wilson, Teresa Medrano, Associated Press Spain's lower house of parliament has given final approval to a contentious amnesty law for hundreds of Catalan separatists involved in the illegal and unsuccessful 2017 secession bid. Continue reading
May 28 Spain, Ireland and Norway formally recognize a Palestinian state By Joseph Wilson, Associated Press The adherence of three European countries to the group represents a victory for Palestinian efforts in the world of public opinion, and will likely put pressure on European Union heavyweights France and Germany to rethink their position. Continue reading
May 27 Ukraine gets more air defense missiles from Spain to fight deadly Russian glide bombs By Associated Press Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has secured from Spain a pledge of additional air defense missiles to help fight the about 3,000 bombs that he says Russia launches every month at Ukraine. Continue reading