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- Madrid orders reburial of fascist dictator Franco after standoff with family, supporters
Spain has set a date for a ‘low-key’ reburial of dictator Francisco Franco, breaking a gridlock in the battle with his family and supporters who wish to see the late leader entombed in a majestic crypt in the center of Madrid.Mar 15, 2019 16:11World News - 'I did it to show we have cojones': Simeone explains crotch-grabbing UCL celebration (VIDEO)Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has apologized for his x-rated celebration during his side's 2-0 UEFA Champions League win against Juventus on Wednesday, explaining it was to show Atleti fans that his team have "balls".Feb 21, 2019 11:01Sport News
- Madrid taxi drivers block city center as they step up anti-Uber protest (VIDEO)Hundreds striking cabbies brought traffic to standstill in the center of Spain’s capital as their standoff with authorities over ride-hailing services enters second week.Jan 28, 2019 16:00World News
- Laptop explodes on Madrid Metro, passengers spill onto train tracks in panic to escape smokeAt least six have been injured following an explosion in the Madrid Metro after a girl’s laptop exploded in her bag. According to local media, the blast sparked scenes of panic as passengers thought the explosion was a bomb.Sep 17, 2018 10:38World News
- Catalonia president set to relaunch bid for independence from SpainCatalonia’s separatist leader Quim Torra is set to relaunch the region’s bid to split from Spain, shooting down an offer from the government in Madrid to hold a referendum which would offer greater autonomy but not independence.Sep 4, 2018 17:21World News
- Feathers ruffled after British boxer chucks chicken at US fighter in Nando’s restaurant (VIDEO)A brawl between two professional boxers has unfolded in a Belfast Nando’s. A now-viral video caught fighter Deontay Wilder chasing Billy Joe Saunders after Saunders reportedly hurled a chicken at the US heavyweight boxer.Aug 18, 2018 14:45Sport News
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