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Horses Forced to Run Through Fires for St. Anthony
Making horses jump over huge flames may seem a wildly inappropriate way to honor the patron saint of domesticated animals.
Is Europe Safe? U.S. Issues Security Alert in Barcelona
"Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs and other public areas," according to the State Department alert.
Spain Ready to Break Pact of Silence Over Fascist Past
We directed a film on Spain's greatest taboos—the horrors of the civil war and Franco's dictatorship. The response from young audiences amazed us.
Black Friday: Amazon Workers Strike for Higher Wages
"Especially on a day like Black Friday, employees should be the central focus," a union representative said.
Magician Rescued From Drowning After Failing Stunt
Pedro Volta said he was "very happy" that the rescuers were able to revive him and bring him "back to life."
The Plan of Catalonian Secessionists Will Fail
"There are no political prisoners in Spain. The Catalan politicians…have created their own predicament when they violated the Spanish Constitution and the Catalan Statute of Autonomy."
Police Smash Black Magic Prostitution Ring
Investigators believe items related to the Santeria religion were confiscated by traffickers and used "to coerce" the victims.
Ferry Collides with Crane on Dock, Sparking Huge Fire
The ship had to abort mooring maneuvers due to bad weather conditions, a local union reported.
Passengers Panic as Cruise Ship Starts Taking on Water
One source said officials "had to close an entire fire zone because it was leaking water like crazy."
It's Been A Year And Catalonia Is Still Not Free
The EU's de facto tolerance of the violence last year, and over the existence of political prisoners and exiled leaders, sends an alarming message for the future of Europe.
Wanted Drug Trafficker Appears in Music Video
"What the video shows is that he does not care about anything, because he does not worry about showing himself in public," police said.
Drone Photos of Catalonia's Human Towers
The human towers are impressive enough when seen from the ground, but it takes a drone to really appreciate their size and complexity.
'Islamic State' Ring Spanning 17 Prisons Dismantled
Several of the group's radicalized members were set for release when the organization was uncovered.
Trump Told Spain to Wall Off Sahara Desert
"The Sahara border can't be bigger than our border with Mexico," the president said, according to Spain's foreign minister.
Will Michelle Obama Attend John McCain's Funeral?
Former President Barack Obama is slated to deliver a eulogy at Senator John McCain's funeral. But his wife is out of the country.
Giant Ball Running Event Leaves Man Badly Injured
A 29-year-old man was left with serious head injuries after the giant resin ball crushed him against a metal barrier.
Police Find 148 Pounds of Cocaine Inside Pineapples
A similar drug bust in January netted more than 1,600 pounds of cocaine.
Police Raid Europe's Largest Illegal Turtle Farm
Police rescued more than 1,000 reptiles and hundreds of eggs.
Police Burned With Acid as Migrants Charge Border
One hundred and sixteen out of around 300 migrants made it into Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, while Moroccan police were at a prayer ceremony at around 9 a.m.
Spanish Firefighters Save Dog From Burning Building
The dog is on track to make a full recovery.
Woman Burns Hospital Because She Was 'Tired of Waiting'
At the time, 160 patients were in the emergency area, including 10 children. More than 40 emergency personnel and 13 vehicles were sent to respond to the incident.
Driver Tests Positive for Every Drug During Police Stop
The man was under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, cocaine and opiates.
85-Year-Old Drug Lord Arrested in Cocaine Bust
Authorities captured Manuel Charlín and 24 others while conducting a raid in Spain's northwestern Galicia region.
NATO Jet Accidentally Fires Missile During Baltic Run
The Spanish Air Force fighter jet was flying alongside one Spanish and two French aircraft when it accidentally launched an air-to-air missile above Estonia.
1,500 People Have Died Crossing Mediterranean in 2018
The International Organization for Migration has said that 1,504 people have died this year, with more than half of those deaths occurring since June 1.
Hundreds of Migrants Storm Morocco-Spain Border
About 800 migrants attempted to reach Europe by cutting holes in barbed-wire fences separating Morocco and Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta.
Did Russia Fuel Separatism in Spain?
Catalonia's leadership denies Russia interfered in their bid for independence from Spain.
Spain to Investigate Crimes of Former Dictator Franco
Official statistics showed that 140,000 people went missing during and after Spain's civil war.