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5 migrants drown trying to reach Spain

At least five illegal migrants have drowned off the coast of northern Morocco as they were attempting to reach Spain, the Moroccan authorities say.
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Migrants storm Spanish fence

Scores of African migrants stormed a border fence from Morocco into Spanish territory, leaving seven injured, in the latest in a series of desperate crossing attempts.
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Spain commemorates Occupy protests

Thousands of people have been demonstrating in 12 Spanish cities to commemorate the second anniversary of the Occupy protest movement.
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British fugitive nabbed at pool in Spain

Armed police have nabbed a British fugitive relaxing by a pool in a Spanish resort.
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Cops bust gang with plantations in Spain

Police have dismantled an organisation that allegedly cultivated marijuana in Spain for sale in the Netherlands, frozen some of its assets and arrested 21 mostly Dutch suspects.
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Jet ski drug smugglers busted in Spain

A gang that allegedly used jet skis and boats to smuggle drugs into Spain through the country's southern coast, has been busted, with police making 30 arrests.

Cyber attack suspect had bunker

A Dutch suspect arrested in Spain over a major cyber attack used a well-equipped bunker and van.
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Dutch man held for cyber attack

A 35-year-old Dutch man has been arrested in Barcelona by Spanish police over last month's massive cyber attack which disrupted global internet services.

Spanish unemployment tops 6 million

Over six million Spaniards have been out of work in the first quarter, raising the jobless rate to 27.2%, the highest since records began in the 1970s.

A story of hope for Boston survivors

Haunted by the images of the Boston Marathon explosions, a photojournalist shares his journey of losing his leg nearly four years ago.
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Spain arrests 2 terror suspects

Spanish police have arrested two suspected members of al-Qaeda's North African branch, one of whom Spanish authorities alleged, praised the Boston Marathon bombings.
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France, Spain miss deficit goals

Although the overall fiscal picture for the eurozone has improved, data shows that France and Spain have fallen short of their budget deficit goals last year.

Thousands rally against Spain's monarchy

Thousands have rallied in Spain against the monarchy of King Juan Carlos and Queen Sofia, calling for the return of an elected head of state.
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Fuss over Madrid's 'Thatcher street'

Madrid's conservative-run city council says it wants to name a street in the Spanish capital after former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher.
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Spanish princess in corruption case

Spain's Princess Cristina has been summoned to testify as a suspect in a corruption case, says a court official, a historic blow to the prestige of the royal family.
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