Catalan independence: Spain high court summons dismissed leader
Craig TaylorCarles Puigdemont and 13 former colleagues are summoned to appear in a Madrid court this week. BBC News – Europe
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Catalan independence: Spain’s top prosecutor calls for rebellion charges
Spain’s attorney-general seeks legal action after last week’s unilateral independence declaration. BBC News – Europe
Catalonia independence: Huge pro-Spain rally in Barcelona
Many protesters chanted that sacked Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont should be jailed. BBC News – Europe
Catalonia independence: Rajoy dissolves Catalan parliament
Mariano Rajoy begins imposing direct rule over Catalonia after its push for independence. BBC News – Europe
Catalan crisis: Regional MPs debate Spain takeover bid
Regional leader Carles Puigdemont has referred a decision on independence to the Catalan parliament. BBC News – Europe
Syria: Russia vetoes extension of chemical weapons inquiry
The action halts the only formal mechanism for investigating chemical attacks in Syria. BBC News – Europe