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Increasing age of mothers in Spain leads to rise in mortality rates
IMAGE:The evolution of maternal mortality rates in Spain since 1996 shows a 17 percent increase in deaths. A new study examining the evolution of maternal mortality rates in Spain since 1996 shows a 17% increase in deaths. This trend is linked to the

Chavez nationalises Banco de Venezuela
President Hugo Chavez has made a great leap towards increasing democratic control over the economy by nationalising Venezuela's third-largest bank. The government took over Banco de Venezuela after agreeing to pay Spanish privateer Grupo Santander more

Kenya tourism looks up
MADRID, Jul 2 - Kenya has been named as one of the few tourist destinations worldwide that see increased arrivals as the year progresses, according to the United Nations. A statement from the UN World Tourism Organisation says the recovery of Kenya as

Chinese oil companies eye stake in Repsol unit
MADRID: Two giant Chinese oil companies are interested in buying a 30-percent stake in an affiliate of Spanish oil major Repsol, media reported yesterday. The China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) and China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) are ready to

Canada loses to Spain; Croatia beats Argentina at under-19 worlds
AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Mangisto Arop of Edmonton had 17 points and six rebounds but it wasn't enough as Canada fell 82-75 to Spain on Saturday at the FIBA under-19 world basketball championships. The loss puts Canada in third place in Group C at 1-2

108 would-be migrants arrive in Spain
Madrid - Seven boats carrying 108 would-be migrants including several children were intercepted by Spanish coastguards off the southern coast in the Almeria area, police said Saturday. They said the would-be migrants were beliveed to have come from

Football: Ronaldo vows to justify price tag
Cristiano Ronaldo insists the world record �80m fee that Real Madrid paid Manchester United for the winger's services is a "fair price".

Venezuela assumes control of top bank
President Hugo Chavez's government assumed control of Venezuela's third-largest bank on Friday - making the state the largest player in the nation's banking system. The purchase of the Spanish-owned Banco de Venezuela gives Chavez's socialist government

Spain's Repsol Says Several Cos Want Stake in Argentine Unit YPF - 07/03/2009
Spanish oil company Repsol said Thursday that it has received offers 'of a different nature and from different companies' interested in acquiring a stake in its Argentine unit YPF. In a regulatory filing, Repsol said none of the offers are binding and

Citygrove signs up Travelodge in Spain
By Laura Chesters Hotel group takes prelets on Barcelona, Valencia and Seville developments Citygrove Securities has linked up with budget hotel operator Travelodge for a Spanish venture. Citygrove has agreed to buy three sites in Barcelona, Valencia and

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Spains powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement.

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