Ministry sacks diplomat in Boston for closing consulate hours after bombings
Pablo Sánchez-Terán advised families to call hospitals in US city to locate their loved ones
Paying for the news
To cope with the crisis, many newspapers are building payment systems into their digital editions
Capriles demands recount after Maduro is awarded narrow victory
Opposition claims there were more than 3,200 voting violations across the country Chávez’s successor reminds supporters that opponents would not accept his win
Pope Francis receives Spanish prime minister in Vatican
Rajoy becomes first European leader to meet with Argentinean pontiff Madrid Archbishop Rouco lashes out at government for stalling on law guaranteeing right to life
Spain asks for recount in Venezuela’s post-Chávez elections
Interim President Nicolás Maduro awarded narrow victory, but rival Capriles claims there were widespread irregularities
Prime minister holds secret meeting over regional finances
Rajoy and Basque premier discussed possible relaxation of deficit target
Forgotten growth
The Eurogroup needs to stimulate demand and extend deadlines for bringing down the deficit
Deputy PM says Cabinet decree already prevents some evictions
Sáenz de Santamaría argues that government has gone further than radical Andalusian plan
Spanish finance chief pledges no new tax increases
Economy minister urges ECB to fix capital market fissures Green light for independent budget stability watchdog
Badalona mayor faces trial on race-hate rap
PP city chief was joined by Catalonia party leader in handing out flyers attacking Gypsies and Romanians
Bringing a halt to the social drama
The sensationalist proposals of Andalusia on evictions spark a necessary and urgent debate
Cabinet approves decree allowing convicted banker Sáenz to remain with Santander
New rules redefine concept of “honorability” required of employees
A warning from Brussels
The Commission fears that Spain's excessive levels of debt and unemployment threaten the euro
This week’s movie releases
The ever-more prolific Terrence Malick returns with Ben Affleck in To the Wonder Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman enter Oblivion
Not where they live
Putting pressure on politicians is legitimate. But without violence, or taunting on their doorsteps
Reform of judiciary in Argentina seen as presidential weapon
Fernández de Kirchner's measures include direct election of judges and new appeals courts
Spanish financial markets extend rally despite weak domestic economy
Hopes for Chinese expansion spark latest advances
Colombians march en masse to support FARC talks
Country’s main cities see hundreds of thousands take to the streets
Fraud and manipulation claims tarnish post-Chávez election
Global lawmakers ask race officials to ensure a clean ballot count on Sunday
Prime minister challenges CiU to present referendum bill
"Don't insist that I do it; I am not a member of this Senate," Rajoy tells nationalist parties
Andalusia may embargo some family homes subject to eviction orders
Region will also fine banks and real estate companies for leaving homes empty
Son of Catalan political godfather moved €32.4 million of undeclared funds
Tax agency uncovers documents showing Jordi Pujol made 118 transfers to fiscal paradises
Thatcher’s lasting legacy
The British leader’s policies marked the recent history of her country and the world
Real and Málaga aim to set up Spain-heavy semifinals
Mourinho battles complacency while the Anchovies believe they can pull off a shock in Germany
Lula da Silva keeps mum on corruption investigation
Prosecutors order inquiry to determine whether ex-Brazilian president took part in political payoff scandal
“It’s great to battle with Rossi”
Marc Márquez grabs third in MotoGP debut, behind dominant Lorenzo and his Italian idol
The woman who defeated Argentina
The UK leader took the decision to go to war with the military dictatorship over the Falklands
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