Help for regions won’t harm Spain’s rating, minister says
Montoro: “We are clear on this; there is no way out other than reducing the deficit”
Montoro: “We are clear on this; there is no way out other than reducing the deficit”
“We can have debates but the most important thing is to take a decision"

Court challenge expected against cross-party initiative

World number two defeats Djokovic for second time during clay season
Roland Berger of Germany and US firm Oliver Wyman get the nod for stress tests De Guindos dismisses Hollande's intervention idea
Obama: “Company cutbacks in Madrid might mean less business in Milwaukee”

Just hours after the Socialist's victory, the Spaniard was promoted from press spokesman to interior minister
References to homesexuality and social inequality in classes angered many New syllabus will include role of initiative in "wealth creation" and respect for intellectual property
Association representing justices from 11 EU countries presents petition to the Justice Ministry
Bank deposits climb in March as non-performing loan ratio edges higher Moody's cuts ratings for major Spanish lenders

David Hockney finds inspiration in his native Yorkshire

Police unaware of who is behind the attack that left two dead and 54 injured

Carlos Fuentes, who had just completed his latest novel, dies in Mexico City

President swears in new commission to look into offenses committed during former regimes

Ex-deputy defense minister who helped President Felipe Calderón in war on cartels arrested

Charges filed by federal prosecutor appointed to investigate Amado Boudou's finances President Kirchner avoids talking about charges in public

Barcelona defender breaks collarbone during training
Rajoy denies plans for bailout, while admitting the situation is “very complicated”

Now-disbanded Unió Mallorquina (UM) political grouping was close ally of Popular Party
Premier Mas maintains legal challenge to central government’s austerity decrees
Oil firm and Buenos Aires have six months to reach deal before arbitration starts
Former PP chief Cascos cannot forge agreement to form coalition in deficit-hit region

Days of protest in the capital less-attended than last year as 18 are arrested

Second place in Barcelona enough to send Alonso back to top of championship race

Attorney general investigates 20 trips to Marbella that were charged to the judiciary

Madrid's spring festival will have a British accent
PP blames Bank of Spain governor for pushing for 2010 Caja Madrid merger Opposition suggests budget cuts will be negotiated