Bankruptcy Looms For Spain's Green Energy Giant
Abengoa, a large renewable energy company with a huge solar plant in Arizona, is in danger of becoming Spain's biggest bankruptcy case of all time.
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Spanish Court Strikes Down Catalonia's Push For Independence
On Nov. 9, the Catalan regional parliament approved a plan to split from Spain within 18 months. The country's highest court has now ruled that secession would be unconstitutional.
Catalan Regional Parliament Approves Plan For Independence From Spain
Madrid argues that the move is symbolic and won't change a thing. But Catalan lawmakers say their region will be its own country by 2017.
How A Folding Electric Vehicle Went From Car Of The Future To 'Obsolete'
Engineers at MIT developed an electric, shareable car that would fold to conserve parking spaces. A prototype was made for production in Europe. But why did this promising auto never hit the road?
Kerry On Holy Site In Jerusalem: 'We're Not Seeking Outsiders Or Others To Come In'
Kerry appeared to push back against a French proposal calling for an international presence at the holy site in order to preserve the status quo agreement. Israel is against the proposal.
Man Who Was Tripped By Camerawoman In Hungary Gets New Start In Spain
After learning that the Syrian man who was tripped at the Hungarian border last week was a soccer coach, a Spanish official offered him a place to live and work.
Ancient Tomb In Spain Destroyed And Replaced With A Picnic Table
In a case of mistaken identity, builders in the Galicia region confused a Neolithic tomb for a broken stone table and replaced it with a new concrete one.
In Spain, Entire Villages Are Up For Sale — And They're Going Cheap
As Spaniards migrate from villages to cities for work, education and access to health care, rural hamlets are ending up on the auction block. Foreigners are in the market for these properties.
A Picasso, A Yacht And A Dollop Of International Intrigue
A Spanish billionaire had the painting on his yacht, but wanted to sell it in Europe. Spanish authorities intervened, calling the Picasso a "national treasure" that can't be sold abroad.
The Reason Cervantes Asked To Be Buried Under A Convent
Tests have confirmed the bones under a Madrid convent belong to Spain's most famous writer. He wished to be buried there because the nuns raised money and paid a ransom when he was captive in Africa.