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Hundreds of Catalan protesters gather in Brussels to show support for deposed president Carles Puigdemont and to urge the EU to support their drive for independence from Spain. IMAGES
The Pan American Health Organization, the World Health Organization’s Americas arm, has warned that the Zika virus, which has been linked to a sudden rise of birth defects in Brazil, could see an “explosive” outbreak and spread to as many as four million people in the Americas, Reuters reported.
Although the mock independence referendum in Catalonia resulted in an 80% yes votes, the heated independence debate seems to have cooled for the moment. None the less Catalonian independence supporter Junqueras demands and real election.
Spanish lawmakers rejects a deeply divisive Catalan amnesty bill on with the hardline separatist party that demanded it voting against it on grounds it did not go far enough. The bill will now be sent back to a parliamentary commission in a major setback for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez that highlights the fragility of his parliamentary support. IMAGES
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