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Protein that protects against Alzheimer's?

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:39:21 GMT

Research on the mechanisms involved in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, stroke, dementia, Parkinson's and multiple sclerosis, to name a few, has taken a step forward thanks to the work of ...

CowParade in Madrid

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:27:04 GMT

You can't miss the world’s largest public art exhibit which begins on 16 January.

Pope urges faithful not to lose hope during crises

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:12:04 GMT

In an Epiphany message, the head of the Roman Catholic Church told his followers not to lose faith in times of crisis.

Israel maintains media ban in Gaza

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:57:04 GMT

Israel defies Supreme Court ruling and refuses to let “spoiled” foreign media into the Gaza strip.

Spain's king calls for Gaza cease-fire

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:44:50 GMT

MADRID, Spain : Spain's King Juan Carlos is joining calls for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

More join Spanish army in times of crisis

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:24:06 GMT

A newspaper reports says the number of applicants for the Spanish army rose almost 82 percent in the year 2008.

Spanish road deaths fell for fifth consecutive year

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:09:06 GMT

Stiffer penalties imposed traffic violations have reduced death toll by 20 percent in the last year.

Spain's 2008 inflation drops to 1.5 percent

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:54:06 GMT

The lower-than-expected annual inflation rate is the lowest inflation rate since January 1999.

EU team heads to Ukraine over gas dispute

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:39:06 GMT

The union prefers to characterise the dispute as a commercial matter between two private companies.

For Vatican, Spain is a key front in church-state battle

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:30:12 GMT

VALLADOLID, Spain : The Macias Picavea primary school hardly looks like the seat of revolution.

EU reluctant to get embroiled in Russia-Ukraine gas row

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:23:35 GMT

Russia's state-owned Gazprom said on Sunday that shortfalls in gas supplies to EU clients were Ukraine's fault.

Breakdancing for children in Madrid

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:08:35 GMT

If your children enjoy dancing, this show is the way to get them moving.

Spain seeks global push for Gaza ceasefire

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:53:35 GMT

The world must continue pushing for a ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinians, says Spain's foreign minister.

Spain ends restrictions on Bulgarians and Romanians

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:38:35 GMT

Bulgarian and Romanian nationals will no longer have to apply for a work permit when working in Spain as of 1 January 2009.

18th century Spanish warship unearthed in Argentine

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:23:35 GMT

The remains of a Spanish galleon were found during excavations for a parking lot near Buenos Aires.

Czech EU spokesman sorry for Israeli remark

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 05:08:35 GMT

A spokesman apologises for describing Israeli’s assault in Gaza as “more defensive than offensive”.

Offbeat stories of the year

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:53:35 GMT

Our selection of strange stories from 2008.

Spain reports sharp fall in tourist activity

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:38:35 GMT

Number of tourist arrivals and overnight stays by overseas visitors from France and Britain plunge in October and November.

Spain-Algeria gas pipeline completed

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:23:35 GMT

The undersea section of a pipeline which will deliver gas from Algeria to Spain has been completed.

Guinea in chaos after ruler dies

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 04:08:35 GMT

Coup leaders announce formation of interim government while Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souare maintains his office and government had not been dissolved.

Spain 2008 News Review - April

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:27:42 GMT

Spain News : National By h.b. - Dec 31, 2008 - 7:17 PM Rescuers at the scene of the BenalmA dena coach crash - Photo EFE Nine Finnish tourists die in a holiday coach crash in BenalmA dena.

Spain's 2008 inflation drops to 1.5 percent

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:15:17 GMT

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Cruise says church helped him overcome dyslexia

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:56:28 GMT

In this file photo of Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 Tom Cruise arrives for a taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," in New York.

Spain 2008 News Review - December

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 07:27:01 GMT

By h.b. - Dec 31, 2008 - 7:47 PM A child plays on the Segovia City Walls - Photo EFE Winter comes early to Spain as heavy snow brings the north of the country to a halt.

a Expatsa resident on Spaina s Costaa s receive chilling warnings

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 23:24:55 GMT

Beleaguered British Expatriates resident along Spaina s Mediterranean Costaa s are digesting a series of thinly veiled threats and warnings recently issued by a variety of sources.

Spain Papers Review - Friday January 2 2009

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:07:34 GMT

Spanish Press Review By h.b. - Jan 2, 2009 - 9:50 AM Today's PAoblico front page.

Linton grad completes study adventure in Spain

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:06:34 GMT

Contributed photo BACK HOME: Caleb Fischer is back home in Linton after spending time in Sevilla, Spain studying for a semester.

Spain 2008 News Review - May

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 23:04:36 GMT

Spain News : National By h.b. - Dec 31, 2008 - 7:21 PM Rodolfo Chikikicuatre - Photo EFE Spain sends a spoof song to Eurovision amid claims that Franco had the competition fixed.

Spain 2008 News Review - October

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 15:02:07 GMT

By h.b. - Dec 31, 2008 - 7:42 PM Archive Photo EFE Ryanair announce they are leaving Valencia, and later in the year add Fuerteventura to their departure list.

Spain 2008 News Review - November

Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:51:57 GMT

By h.b. - Dec 31, 2008 - 7:44 PM La Manga Club - Photo website. La Manga resort applies for bankruptcy protection.

Jackson's 'fury' over Knowles comment

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 22:36:42 GMT

Singer Beyonce Knowles attends the 40 Principales Awards 2008 at Palacio de los Deportes on December 12, 2008 in Madrid, Spain.

Spain Papers Review - Wednesday December 31 2008

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:17:32 GMT

Spanish Press Review By h.b. - Dec 31, 2008 - 9:43 AM Today's El Mundo front page.

Cruises: Saving Without Sacrificing

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:13:42 GMT

By Harriet Edleson With the dollar still well below par with the euro and the British pound, planning a European incentive challenges even the most experienced incentive buyers.

Lots of jobs on offer at Gigle

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 01:58:10 GMT

The positions vary from SOC designer, through embedded firmware engineer to physical design team leader.

Car bomb explodes in northern Spain

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 17:50:36 GMT

A car loaded with 100 kg of explosives exploded on Wednesday in Bilbao of northern Spain, causing considerable property damages but no casualties, local media reported.

Unemployment a social time bomb for Spain

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 09:50:06 GMT

Tensions mounting between native job-seekers and immigrants competing for a declining pool of work in Spain will intensify in 2009 as generous benefits for those laid off reach the end of their fixed terms.

Spain tops for sun-seeking Scots

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:21:37 GMT

Spain is still the most popular overseas holiday destination for sun-seeking Scots, new figures have revealed.

Police: Matt Dillon Busted Driving 106 MPH

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:52:49 GMT

Actor Matt Dillon receives a Donostia Award during the ninth day of 54th San Sebastian Film Festival at the Kursaal Palace on September 29, 2006 in San Sebastian, Spain.

Just call me the slide ruler

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:19:26 GMT

LUCKY Tommy Lynch says he has the best job in the world. The only problem is he never knows when he is on holiday.

Report: Bomb explodes in Spain's Basque region

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:04:34 GMT

Spanish National Radio says a bomb has exploded in the northern Basque city of Bilbao follow a warning call in the name of the armed group ETA. No injuries have been reported.

The radio says the bomb exploded shortly after 11 a.m. (1000 GMT) Wednesday close to the offices of the EITB regional television station. The building had been evacuated and the area was cordoned off to traffic following a warning call to police about an hour before the explosion.

ETA has killed more than 825 people since 1968 in its campaign for Basque independence. It has suffered number of arrests of key suspected members in recent months in France.

Spain: PM displeased with fine against judge

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:53:04 GMT

Spain's prime minister says he vehemently disagrees with a judicial watchdog's ruling that fined, rather than suspended, a judge who failed to jail a convicted pedophile who allegedly went on to kill a small ...

Storms batter the eastern coast of Spain

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 19:51:24 GMT

Storms batter the eastern coast of Spain By h.b. - Dec 30, 2008 - 7:12 AM A bar in Platja d'Aro in Girona, after it was hit by a freak wave, and after which several people are in hospital - Photo EFE Many port ...

Triumph World Supersport Team Finishes First Day Of Two-Day Test In Spain

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:44:30 GMT

From a press release issued by Triumph Be1 Racing WSS'09 winter test On the Spanish track of Almeria, Triumph Be1 Racing team has finished today the first two-days of testing for the season 2009.

Cubans wait to seek Spanish citizenship

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 03:36:29 GMT

More than 400 Cubans of Spanish ancestry mobbed that country's stately embassy in Havana on Monday, waiting to apply for citizenship under the newly enacted "law of grandchildren." Spain has begun accepting ...

Scientists succeed through stem cell therapy in reversing brain birth defects

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:53:12 GMT

New brain cells induced in the heroin damaged brain by transplantation of neural stem cells.

Spain offers citizenship to exiles' kin

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:36:56 GMT

ROME : The descendants of those exiled from Spain during the Spanish Civil War and the fascist dictatorship of General Francisco Franco may claim Spanish citizenship under new legislation that went into effect ...