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| Jan.15 |
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Henin, Nadal roll into third round |
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| Jan.19 |
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Spain arrests 14 terror suspects |
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| Feb.8 |
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9/11 terror suspect extradited to Spain |
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| Feb.10 |
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Real score seven in Valladolid rout |
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| Mar.5 |
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Roma sink Real to reach quarterfinals |
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| Mar.9 |
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Spain votes in national elections 
35 million are deciding whether to return the ruling Socialists to power in general elections
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Socialists claim victory| Zapatero's Socialists had 44%, followed by Mariano Rajoy's conservative Partido Popular with 40%. Turnout was put at 75%. Prime Minister Zapatero thanked a crowd of cheering supporters ... | |
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| Mar.10 |
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PM seeks support after election Governing Socialists were seeking the support of smaller parties after an election that left the country deeply divided politically
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| Apr.15 |
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Exiled Equatorial Guinea leader arrested
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| Apr.18 |
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Spain suffers worst drought
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| Apr.19 |
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8 Finnish tourists killed
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| Apr.23 |
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Man. United miss penalty in semi stalemate |
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| Apr.26 |
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Pirates free crew of Spanish boat Pirates have released the Playa de Bakio, a Basque tuna fishing boat, and its 26 crew members seized off the coast of Somalia
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| Apr.27 |
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Raikkonen stretches lead with win |
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Nadal claims fourth Monaco title in a row |
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| May.4 |
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Nadal makes it 4 straight in Barcelona |
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Real Madrid leave it late to claim title
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| May.7 |
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Nadal suffers rare loss on clay |
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Real Madrid celebrated league title
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| May.13 |
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Drought forces Barcelona to ship in water Spain's worst drought in decades forced the city to begin shipping in drinking water in an effort to avoid water restrictions
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| May.18 |
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Nadal foils Federer's Hamburg title bid |
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| May.20 |
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ETA 'political leader' arrested
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| May.30 |
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Europe fuel protests spread wider Fuel protests triggered by rising oil prices have spread to more countries across Europe, with thousands of fishermen on strike
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| Jun.1 |
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Contador powers to Giro d'Italia victory
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Anonymous warning precedes bomb blast
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| Jun.3 |
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Nadal celebrates birthday with semi slot |
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| Jun.6 |
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Nadal nails Djokovic to reach French final
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| Jun.8 |
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Nadal humiliates Federer in French final Rafael Nadal became the second man to win 4 successive French Open titles after crushing world No. 1 Roger Federer in straight sets
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Hauliers on fuel strike Tens of thousands of lorry drivers have begun an indefinite strike against the soaring price of diesel, which has risen by 20% this year
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| Jun.10 |
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Villa hits hat-trick as Spain rout Russia |
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| Jun.13 |
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Spain treats child phone addicts
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| Jun.14 |
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Last-gasp Villa goal puts Spain through |
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| Jun.15 |
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Nadal beats Djokovic in thrilling final |
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| Jun.22 |
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Spain beat Italy in Euro penalty shoot out
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| Jun.26 |
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Superb Spain too strong for Russians 
Map of Vienna Austria Spain stormed into their first European Championship final in 24 years by rolling over Russia 3-0 to set up a final against Germany
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| Jun.29 |
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Torres strike gives Spain final victory Map of Vienna Austria Thousands of euphoric fans are celebrating in Madrid after their football team won Euro 2008, beating Germany 1-0
| Germany had enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges. A first-half goal from Liverpool striker Torres proved enough to end Spain 44-year wait for a major tournament success. Madrid is awash with national colours, as fans draped in flags dance and sing in the streets
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| Jun.30 |
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Madrid revels in Spanish triumph
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| Jul.4 |
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Nadal secures final spot against Federer
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| Jul.5 |
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Valverde wins Tour de France opening |
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| Jul.6 |
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Nadal stuns Federer in Wimbledon final Rafael Nadal has won his first Wimbledon singles title after holding off a stunning fightback from 5-times champion in an epic 5-set final
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| Jul.10 |
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15 dead as migrants to reach Spain
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| Jul.12 |
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Boat migrants die, bodies cast into sea
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| Jul.14 |
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5 hurt during Pamplona bull run finale
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| Jul.15 |
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Del Bosque named coach by Euro champs |
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AC Milan acquires Ronaldinho |
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| Jul.17 |
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Four Madrid bomb convicts cleared
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| Jul.23 |
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Sastre wins on Alpe d'Huez to lead Tour |
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| Jul.25 |
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France arrests Basque ETA suspects
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| Jul.26 |
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Sastre retains overall Tour lead |
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| Jul.27 |
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Sastre wins Tour de France crown Carlos Sastre seals his first Tour de France title and becomes the third Spaniard in a row to win. At at 33 he's the oldest maiden winner of the Tour
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Nadal romps to Rogers Cup win |
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| Aug.2 |
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Nadal set to overtake Federer as No. 1 |
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| Aug.11 |
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Nadal struggles before opening victory |
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| Aug.17 |
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Nadal, Dementieva claim tennis golds
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| Aug.20 |
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153 dead in Madrid plane crash 19 people survived when the passenger plane swerved off the runway at Barajas airport but some are in critical condition
| Later wing flaps blamed in crash. The left engine caught fire as the Spanair flight JK 5022 sflight took off for the Canary Islands with 172 people on board. Investigators had ruled out foul play and considered the crash an accident
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Passengers saw flames before jet crashed Passengers said they saw flames and then heard an explosion moments before a jet crashed on takeoff at Madrid's Barajas Airport
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| Aug.21 |
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Spain mourns air disaster victims| Spain declared 3 days of mourning as investigators continued probing what caused a passenger jet to crash on takeoff in Madrid | |
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DNA tests for Madrid air victims DNA tests will be needed to identify many of the 153 people killed in plane disaster at the airport
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| Aug.22 |
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Plane burst into flames after runway skid A Spanair MD-82 was not on fire as it took off from Madrid's airport but lifted off slightly into the air, fell back to the ground
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| Aug.23 |
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Mechanic quizzed over air crash
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| Aug.24 |
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U.S. beat Spain to win basketball gold| The United States struck gold in Olympic men's basketball with a 118-107 victory. Wade scored 27 points and Bryant added 20 | |
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Massa fined after F1 European GP win |
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Spanish jet makes unscheduled landing
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9-man Real Madrid claim Supercup |
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| Aug.26 |
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Crash pilots' last words recovered
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| Aug.29 |
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Spanair considered pulling crash jet Govt.: The airline considered switching aircraft at the last minute because of a mechanical problem but ultimately went ahead
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| Aug.30 |
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Top seed Nadal overpowers Troicki |
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| Sep.16 |
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Crash probe says wing flaps failed Investigators probing the plane crash in Madrid that killed 154 people say the wing flaps did not deploy during takeoff
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| Sep.21 |
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Contador win Tour of Spain Alberto Contador joined cycling greats who have claimed all three major tours, finishing safely in the main bunch on the final stage into Ma...
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Nadal sees Spain into Davis Cup final |
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| Sep.28 |
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Alonso wins after Massa pit stop drama |
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| Oct.1 |
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Spain holds 121 over child porn
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| Oct.7 |
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Appeal clears 15 of terror links
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| Oct.9 |
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Wing flaps blamed in crash Accident investigators have published a preliminary report into a plane crash that claimed 154 lives at Madrid airport in August
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| Oct.12 |
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Alonso wins again as F1 title rivals crash |
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Golf legend Ballesteros has brain tumor |
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| Nov.5 |
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Del Piero magic gives Juve famous victory |
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| Nov.13 |
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Former president in war crimes case
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| Nov.16 |
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France holds 'Eta military head'
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| Nov.23 |
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Verdasco the hero as Spain lift Davis Cup Fernando Verdasco clinched the Davis Cup for Spain with a thrilling 5-set victory over Argentina's Jose Acasuso
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| Nov.26 |
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Barcelona stretch run in impressive style |
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| Dec.9 |
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Ramos replaces Schuster at Real Madrid |
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| Dec.27 |
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Exiles get Spain passport chance
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| 2008 |
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| Apr.15 |
Exiled Equatorial Guinea leader arrested
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| Nov.13 |
Former president in war crimes case
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| 2008 |
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| Apr.18 |
Spain suffers worst drought
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| Apr.19 |
8 Finnish tourists killed
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| May.13 |
Drought forces Barcelona to ship in water Spain's worst drought in decades forced the city to begin shipping in drinking water in an effort to avoid water restrictions
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| Jul.10 |
15 dead as migrants to reach Spain
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| Jul.12 |
Boat migrants die, bodies cast into sea
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| Jul.14 |
5 hurt during Pamplona bull run finale
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| Aug.20 |
153 dead in Madrid plane crash 19 people survived when the passenger plane swerved off the runway at Barajas airport but some are in critical condition
| Later wing flaps blamed in crash. The left engine caught fire as the Spanair flight JK 5022 sflight took off for the Canary Islands with 172 people on board. Investigators had ruled out foul play and considered the crash an accident
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| |
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| Aug.20 |
Passengers saw flames before jet crashed Passengers said they saw flames and then heard an explosion moments before a jet crashed on takeoff at Madrid's Barajas Airport
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| Aug.21 |
Spain mourns air disaster victims| Spain declared 3 days of mourning as investigators continued probing what caused a passenger jet to crash on takeoff in Madrid | |
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| Aug.21 |
DNA tests for Madrid air victims DNA tests will be needed to identify many of the 153 people killed in plane disaster at the airport
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| Aug.22 |
Plane burst into flames after runway skid A Spanair MD-82 was not on fire as it took off from Madrid's airport but lifted off slightly into the air, fell back to the ground
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| Aug.23 |
Mechanic quizzed over air crash
|
| Aug.24 |
Spanish jet makes unscheduled landing
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| Aug.26 |
Crash pilots' last words recovered
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| Aug.29 |
Spanair considered pulling crash jet Govt.: The airline considered switching aircraft at the last minute because of a mechanical problem but ultimately went ahead
|
| Sep.16 |
Crash probe says wing flaps failed Investigators probing the plane crash in Madrid that killed 154 people say the wing flaps did not deploy during takeoff
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| Oct.9 |
Wing flaps blamed in crash Accident investigators have published a preliminary report into a plane crash that claimed 154 lives at Madrid airport in August
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|
| 2008 |
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| Apr.19 |
8 Finnish tourists killed
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| May.30 |
Europe fuel protests spread wider Fuel protests triggered by rising oil prices have spread to more countries across Europe, with thousands of fishermen on strike
|
| Jun.8 |
Hauliers on fuel strike Tens of thousands of lorry drivers have begun an indefinite strike against the soaring price of diesel, which has risen by 20% this year
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.15 |
Henin, Nadal roll into third round |
|
| Feb.10 |
Real score seven in Valladolid rout |
|
| Mar.5 |
Roma sink Real to reach quarterfinals |
|
| Apr.23 |
Man. United miss penalty in semi stalemate |
|
| Apr.27 |
Raikkonen stretches lead with win |
|
| Apr.27 |
Nadal claims fourth Monaco title in a row |
|
| May.4 |
Nadal makes it 4 straight in Barcelona |
|
| May.4 |
Real Madrid leave it late to claim title
|
| May.7 |
Nadal suffers rare loss on clay |
|
| May.7 |
Real Madrid celebrated league title
|
| May.18 |
Nadal foils Federer's Hamburg title bid |
|
| Jun.1 |
Contador powers to Giro d'Italia victory
|
| Jun.3 |
Nadal celebrates birthday with semi slot |
|
| Jun.6 |
Nadal nails Djokovic to reach French final
|
| Jun.8 |
Nadal humiliates Federer in French final Rafael Nadal became the second man to win 4 successive French Open titles after crushing world No. 1 Roger Federer in straight sets
|
| Jun.10 |
Villa hits hat-trick as Spain rout Russia |
|
| Jun.14 |
Last-gasp Villa goal puts Spain through |
|
| Jun.15 |
Nadal beats Djokovic in thrilling final |
|
| Jun.22 |
Spain beat Italy in Euro penalty shoot out
|
| Jun.26 |
Superb Spain too strong for Russians Map of Vienna Austria Spain stormed into their first European Championship final in 24 years by rolling over Russia 3-0 to set up a final against Germany
|
| Jun.29 |
Torres strike gives Spain final victory Map of Vienna Austria Thousands of euphoric fans are celebrating in Madrid after their football team won Euro 2008, beating Germany 1-0
| Germany had enjoyed the better of the opening exchanges. A first-half goal from Liverpool striker Torres proved enough to end Spain 44-year wait for a major tournament success. Madrid is awash with national colours, as fans draped in flags dance and sing in the streets
|
| |
|
| Jun.30 |
Madrid revels in Spanish triumph
|
| Jul.4 |
Nadal secures final spot against Federer
|
| Jul.5 |
Valverde wins Tour de France opening |
|
| Jul.6 |
Nadal stuns Federer in Wimbledon final Rafael Nadal has won his first Wimbledon singles title after holding off a stunning fightback from 5-times champion in an epic 5-set final
|
| Jul.15 |
Del Bosque named coach by Euro champs |
|
| Jul.15 |
AC Milan acquires Ronaldinho |
|
| Jul.23 |
Sastre wins on Alpe d'Huez to lead Tour |
|
| Jul.26 |
Sastre retains overall Tour lead |
|
| Jul.27 |
Sastre wins Tour de France crown Carlos Sastre seals his first Tour de France title and becomes the third Spaniard in a row to win. At at 33 he's the oldest maiden winner of the Tour
|
| Jul.27 |
Nadal romps to Rogers Cup win |
|
| Aug.2 |
Nadal set to overtake Federer as No. 1 |
|
| Aug.11 |
Nadal struggles before opening victory |
|
| Aug.17 |
Nadal, Dementieva claim tennis golds
|
| Aug.24 |
U.S. beat Spain to win basketball gold| The United States struck gold in Olympic men's basketball with a 118-107 victory. Wade scored 27 points and Bryant added 20 | |
|
| Aug.24 |
Massa fined after F1 European GP win |
|
| Aug.24 |
9-man Real Madrid claim Supercup |
|
| Aug.30 |
Top seed Nadal overpowers Troicki |
|
| Sep.21 |
Contador win Tour of Spain Alberto Contador joined cycling greats who have claimed all three major tours, finishing safely in the main bunch on the final stage into Ma...
|
| Sep.21 |
Nadal sees Spain into Davis Cup final |
|
| Sep.28 |
Alonso wins after Massa pit stop drama |
|
| Oct.12 |
Alonso wins again as F1 title rivals crash |
|
| Oct.12 |
Golf legend Ballesteros has brain tumor |
|
| Nov.5 |
Del Piero magic gives Juve famous victory |
|
| Nov.23 |
Verdasco the hero as Spain lift Davis Cup Fernando Verdasco clinched the Davis Cup for Spain with a thrilling 5-set victory over Argentina's Jose Acasuso
|
| Nov.26 |
Barcelona stretch run in impressive style |
|
| Dec.9 |
Ramos replaces Schuster at Real Madrid |
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Jan.19 |
Spain arrests 14 terror suspects |
|
| Feb.8 |
9/11 terror suspect extradited to Spain |
|
| Apr.15 |
Exiled Equatorial Guinea leader arrested
|
| Apr.26 |
Pirates free crew of Spanish boat Pirates have released the Playa de Bakio, a Basque tuna fishing boat, and its 26 crew members seized off the coast of Somalia
|
| May.20 |
ETA 'political leader' arrested
|
| Jun.1 |
Anonymous warning precedes bomb blast
|
| Jul.17 |
Four Madrid bomb convicts cleared
|
| Jul.25 |
France arrests Basque ETA suspects
|
| Oct.1 |
Spain holds 121 over child porn
|
| Oct.7 |
Appeal clears 15 of terror links
|
| Nov.13 |
Former president in war crimes case
|
| Nov.16 |
France holds 'Eta military head'
|
|
| 2008 |
|
| Mar.9 |
Spain votes in national elections 35 million are deciding whether to return the ruling Socialists to power in general elections
|
| Mar.9 |
Socialists claim victory| Zapatero's Socialists had 44%, followed by Mariano Rajoy's conservative Partido Popular with 40%. Turnout was put at 75%. Prime Minister Zapatero thanked a crowd of cheering supporters ... | |
|
| Mar.10 |
PM seeks support after election Governing Socialists were seeking the support of smaller parties after an election that left the country deeply divided politically
|
| May.30 |
Europe fuel protests spread wider Fuel protests triggered by rising oil prices have spread to more countries across Europe, with thousands of fishermen on strike
|
| Jul.12 |
Boat migrants die, bodies cast into sea
|
| Aug.21 |
Spain mourns air disaster victims| Spain declared 3 days of mourning as investigators continued probing what caused a passenger jet to crash on takeoff in Madrid | |
|
| Dec.27 |
Exiles get Spain passport chance
|
|
| 2008 |
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| Jun.13 |
Spain treats child phone addicts
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