Spain’s bank bailout: Prime Minister Rajoy takes the credit
EU rescue package to total 100 billion euros to clean up country’s financial sector Rajoy denies pressure to accept loan; argues move is a triumph for the euro zone
European sources say Spain expected to request bailout on Saturday
Reuters quotes three different figures who say that the government will request assistance Deputy PM Soraya Sáenz de Santamaría said Friday that “no decisions have been taken”
Obama praises Spain reforms but warns of austerity risks
US wants strong Europe to underpin its economy
Aguirre wields the knife in Madrid to meet deficit target
Daycare, lost dogs and public services all in line of fire
Soccer mourns passing of Preciado
Former Sporting coach dies of heart attack a day after signing for Villarreal
IMF to report that Spanish banks need 40 billion euros in aid
Recapitalization requirements seen at 90 billion but lenders can cope with 50 billion on their own
Paraguay’s Lugo recognizes fathering a second son as bishop
President had affair with married nurse, but did not officially recognize son until now Aide admits that latest paternity case could tarnish leader's image
Telecinco film lifts the lid on Spain soccer team's secrets
Euro 2008 coach Aragonés shown telling players to procure a red card for “the blond one” Schweinsteiger
State prosecutor opens criminal probe into Bankia
Nationalized lender and the Bank of Spain asked to provide documents to help investigation
Spain to decide on bank bailout after outcome of audit known
Economy Minister expects results within 10 to 15 days “We didn’t discuss a bailout for Spain’s banks at all today," says De Guindos
PP opts for loyal technocrat to take over ailing state broadcaster RTVE
Socialists announce they will appeal process in the Constitutional Court
Spanish cycling deaths rank highest in Europe, study shows
In 2010, 67 bike deaths were reported across the country "Politicians still don't understand the need for bike lanes"
Minister Montoro: “The men in black won’t be coming”
Finance chief says Spain needs help but suggests banking union deal is within Europe’s reach Rajoy speaks of need for eurobonds in public for first time
Two arrests after body of three-year old found in garbage dump
Child reported missing in Valencia by his carers last week Mother had been living and working Paris
Lisbon gets through latest examination by bailout troika
Three major banks to get 6.65-billion-euro injection
Clinical Ferrer into third Roland Garros quarterfinal
Nadal crushes Mónaco to set up last-eight Almagro clash
Lorenzo leads the way as Márquez benefits from officials’ U-Turn
MotoGP man stretches lead over Stoner after nipping Dani Pedrosa in Catalonia Grand Prix
Nadal’s reasons to believe in seventh heaven
Top Spaniards advance without blemish on records as rivals feel heat of battle
EU bailout “not ruled out,” says leading PP lawmaker
Government rejects colleague’s views as Rajoy tries to drum up confidence
Developing the dunes: Tarifa tourism project divides Andalusian leftists
Plan to build resort on Cádiz’s last unspoilt beach reflects “obsolete model,” says IU
Spain acted in “worst possible way” on Bankia bailout, ECB’s Draghi says
Commission urges government to present recapitalization plans for bank
Socialists finally back demands for Bankia probe commission
Party leader Rubalcaba does U-turn in response to internal pressure for financial investigation
Repsol stops drilling for oil off Cuba
Well has come up dry, says chairman Antonio Brufau Spanish drilling had caused concern among environmental groups
Social protests flare up at Peru mine
Government declares state of emergency after four die in battle with police
Government mulls amnesty for owners of illegally built homes
Policy document suggests that those who bought “in good faith” could see off threat of bulldozer
Atlético reinforces ranks with pedigree players
Emre Belözoglu and Cristian Rodríguez arrive on free transfers
Brussels may give Spain another year on deficit goal
Commission prepared to wait until 2014 provided Madrid comes up with convincing two-year budget
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