Spanish nun shot dead during robbery in Haiti
Isabel Solá Matas, a nurse, had set up artificial limb workshop in the country
After failed investiture vote, pressure on Socialists to prevent third election
Growing number of regional leaders are calling for review of party’s policy
August unemployment up by 14,435 people in Spain
But seasonally adjusted figures show a drop in jobless numbers, even as Social Security affiliations fell by 144,997 individuals
Now what?
Either Pedro Sánchez stops acting inconsistently or he will be responsible for a third election in Spain
The touching gesture by Barça junior team after beating Japanese rivals
Players are seen consoling their opponents after a World Challenge Cup game in Tokyo
Socialists’ no to acting PM Rajoy opens door to third elections at Christmas
As expected, the Popular Party candidate lost the first round of the investiture vote
What happens if Mariano Rajoy does not get reinstated?
If the PP nominee does not secure the necessary support at the investiture vote this week, there will be two months to either form a government or hold new elections
Socialist chief in Congress: “We cannot support what we want to change”
On day two of investiture debate, Pedro Sánchez reiterates that he will vote against interim PM Mariano Rajoy, increasing the likelihood of a third general election in Spain
Twitter activates a Rajoy emoji ahead of investiture debate in Congress
The image of the acting prime minister will appear on the micro-blogging site all week
Enough cruelty
The images of a calf being fought and killed in the ring in the town of Valmojado have revived the debate about animal abuse
Animal rights party denounces cruelty against calf in Valmojado
More than 300 Spanish cities and towns hold similar fiestas with young animals
Colombia, at peace
The end of negotiations with the FARC is a success for the entire region
Security ramped up at Spain’s summer fiestas in bid to protect women
Rape cases at Sanfermines prompt authorities to take zero-tolerance approach to sexual assaults
Spanish woman confirmed among victims of earthquake in Italy
Ana Huete, who was 26, was in the area on vacation with her Italian boyfriend
Socialists to propose law change in bid to avoid Christmas Day elections
The main opposition group believes that the Popular Party is using the date as a pressure tactic
Ethan Hawke to receive San Sebastián Film Festival’s Donostia Prize
Actor will accept prize on September 17, before screening of latest film ‘The Magnificent Seven’
Purges in Venezuela
The sacking of civil servants who are opposed to President Maduro is unacceptable
Investigative report accuses Mexican president of plagiarizing law thesis
A spokesman for Peña Nieto admits there were “errors in style like quotes without inverted commas”
A commitment to higher education
Spanish universities are still not faring well on international rankings. The government must take action
This cannot go on
Spain’s politicians run the risk of discrediting the country’s political system
Sanfermines gang rape suspects sent messages to friends boasting of attack
A Civil Guard graduate is among five arrested in July at Pamplona fiestas
Team Spain’s Rio Olympics gold tally has already topped London 2012
Sprint canoeist Marcus Cooper Walz wins unexpected gold on Tuesday
As ‘burkini’ debate rages in France, should Spain regulate their use?
No rules or restrictions currently exist regarding the wearing of long-sleeved bathing costumes
An old Spanish village has a strategy to attract new talent
With just 32 residents, Olmeda de la Cuesta is offering cheap plots of land to attract more incomers
Tourist rentals and the law
Fines and closures of Barcelona rental properties are a reminder that the market should remain open, but regulated
Buenos Aires, Latin America’s top LGBT destination
Survey taken at Gnetwork 360 gay travel conference says Argentinean capital tops regional list of capitals
Perseids 2016: How to see the summer’s most spectacular meteor shower
This Friday and Saturday night you can watch the "Lagrimas de San Lorenzo" from a dark spot far from city lights, or from your computer screen
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