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Thousands gather in Madrid at a demonstration called by the Spanish right-wing opposition to protest against the amnesty deal made between Catalan separatists and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has waived legal action in return for support. IMAGES
Protesters throw flares at police, with some landing near AFP journalists, at a rally called by far-right movements against a controversial deal clinched by Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists. In recent days, conservative opposition parties and members of Spain's judiciary have stepped up criticism of the amnesty plan, with some accusing Sanchez of corruption and abandoning the rule of law. IMAGES
Thousands protest outside the ruling Socialist Party's headquarters in Madrid at a rally called by the far-right after Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez clinched a controversial deal to remain in power by offering amnesty to Catalan separatists, raising tensions across the country. In recent days, conservative opposition parties and members of Spain's judiciary have stepped up criticism of the amnesty plan, with some accusing Sanchez of corruption and abandoning the rule of law. IMAGES
Three people trapped deep inside a Spanish potash mine after a gallery collapsed on Thursday have died, Catalan leader Pere Aragones says. "We would like to express our condolences to the families of the deceased and also to all their colleagues at the mine here in Súria," he adds. SOUNDBITE
Exiled former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont leaves court in Italy after an extradition hearing. The extradition warrant was issued by Spain over his role in Catalonia's failed independence bid. IMAGES
Exiled former Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont arrives at an Italian court where he is fighting an extradition warrant issued by Spain over his role in Catalonia's failed independence bid. IMAGES
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