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‘We’re working for the dark side’: Spanish firm accused of spying on Assange by German broadcaster boasted of US intelligence ties
A private security firm that allegedly spied on Julian Assange in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London bragged about its nefarious activities and ties to US intelligence, according to German public broadcaster NDR.
Nov 30, 2019 14:08
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‘Harassment & disrespect’: Indian govt urged to confront Spain after Sikh pilot forced to remove turban at Madrid airport
A prominent Sikh leader has called on New Delhi to confront the Spanish government, after an Indian Air Force pilot told him he was subjected to a ‘discriminatory’ search in Madrid.
Nov 28, 2019 07:49
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‘Big Brother’ state? Spain begins tracking mobile phones in controversial study to better public services
Millions of Spaniards are being tracked on their mobile phones this week as part of a controversial government study designed to gather information about where citizens are traveling and when in order to “improve public services.”
Nov 19, 2019 16:56
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French riot police join Catalan cops harshly DRAGGING independence protesters blocking border crossing (VIDEO)
Catalan independence protesters who blocked a border crossing with France were routed – in some cases physically dragged away – by French riot police working with Catalan police, just a day into a planned three-day protest.
Nov 12, 2019 16:52
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'Catalan independence push & weakness of old parties propelled rightwing Vox to its best ever result in Spanish election'
The Spanish voters are so tired of the traditional parties being unable to solve the Catalan and migrant issues, that they gave their voices to Vox, despite its rightwing agenda and lack of any actual policy, the experts told RT.
Nov 11, 2019 18:22
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Eurosceptics rejoice as Vox becomes 3rd most powerful party in Spanish election
Right-wingers across Europe have celebrated the success of Spain’s anti-immigration Vox party which came third in the nationwide election race, doubling its previous number of seats.
Nov 11, 2019 11:42
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