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Islamic State claims attacks in Spain, Russia

The Islamic State group on Saturday claimed responsibility for deadly attacks in Spain and stabbings in Russia, in statements carried by the jihadists' propaganda agency.

Aug 19, 2017, 22:54 PM IST

Spain hunts suspect over Barcelona carnage

In March 2004, it was hit by what remains Europe`s deadliest attack, when bombs on commuter trains in Madrid killed 191 people in an assault claimed by Al Qaeda-inspired extremists.

Aug 19, 2017, 22:41 PM IST

Terror cell behind Spain attacks 'dismantled': Interior minister Juan Ignacio Zoido

The terror cell behind Spain`s deadly twin attacks has been "dismantled," Interior Minister Juan Ignacio Zoido said Saturday, as police still hunted for one remaining suspect.

Aug 19, 2017, 17:21 PM IST

Spain attacker showed `no sign of radicalisation`: Father

Residents of Melouiya, a village high in Morocco`s Atlas Mountains, are in shock at the news two of their sons were implicated in terror attacks in Spain.

Aug 19, 2017, 16:08 PM IST

Barcelona attack: 17-year-old key suspect Moussa Oukabir shot dead, confirms police

17-year-old Moussa Oukabir, the prime suspect in Barcelona attack has been shot dead by police in the nearby seaside town of Cambrils, authorities confirmed last night. 

Aug 19, 2017, 06:52 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind condemns Barcelona attack

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday condemned the terror attack in Spain`s Barcelona which has left at least 14 people dead and over 130 people injured.

Aug 18, 2017, 21:40 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi condemns terror attacks in Spain

India fully supports Your Excellency's Government in effectively responding to such attacks. We also stand ready to work with Spain to develop a strong global response to defeat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.''

Aug 18, 2017, 20:12 PM IST

Spain suspects were preparing bigger attack: Police

Suspects in Spain`s twin terror attacks were preparing an even bigger assault but were thwarted in their plans and forced to act quickly.

Aug 18, 2017, 18:44 PM IST

UK stands with Spain against 'evil' terrorism: PM May

Officials in Barcelona said today the death toll in the attack in the heart of the city has gone up to 14.

Aug 18, 2017, 18:06 PM IST

Barcelona terror attack: Death toll rises to 14, say emergency services

The death toll in a double attack in Spain rose to 14, emergency services said on Friday, as the country reeled from the two vehicle rampages that saw drivers plough into pedestrians in Barcelona and Cambrils, another seaside town.

Aug 18, 2017, 17:22 PM IST

Barcelona terror attack: At least 13 dead, many injured; ISIS claims responsibility

A van zigzagged down one of Barcelona`s busiest tourist avenues mowing down pedestrians on Thursday.

Aug 18, 2017, 01:17 AM IST

No report of Indian casualty in Barcelona 'terror' attack: Sushma Swaraj

A van ploughed into crowds in the Spanish city of Barcelona on Thursday killing at least 13 people.

Aug 18, 2017, 00:21 AM IST

List of major terror attacks in Europe in recent past

A van rammed into a crowd in the heart of Barcelona on Thursday.

Aug 17, 2017, 23:12 PM IST

Migrant arrivals in Italy fall in July, rise in Spain: Frontex

Italy has been the main gateway to Europe since a 2016 deal with Ankara shut off the route from Turkey to EU member Greece, which had mostly been used by Syrian refugees.

Aug 14, 2017, 19:46 PM IST

Spain could top Greece in migrant sea arrivals: IOM

Spain could overtake Greece this year in the number of migrants arriving by sea, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Thursday, using boats and even jet-skis.

Aug 10, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

Dozens of migrants storm Morocco-Spain border post

Ceuta and Melilla, another Spanish territory on Morocco`s northern border, have the EU`s only land borders with Africa.

Aug 07, 2017, 13:24 PM IST

Huge fire at Spain music festival prompts exodus

Police arrested a British man on the holiday island of Mallorca in June, and placed another under investigation, on suspicion of targeting tourists outside hotels and encouraging them to make bogus claims.

Jul 30, 2017, 20:22 PM IST

Spanish policeman attacked on Morocco border, man arrested

A man was detained on Tuesday after attacking a policeman on the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Melilla with a large knife, a source from the local government said.

Jul 25, 2017, 14:44 PM IST

China fast catching as global economic power, US at top: Survey

China is fast catching up as a global economic power, while the public perception around the world is that the US still remains at the top, according to a new survey in 38 countries including India.

Jul 14, 2017, 14:00 PM IST

At least 10 hurt in Pamplona''s final bull run of 2017

At least 10 people were hurt at Pamplona`s final bull run of 2017, though no one was gored as runners, many wearing traditional white shirts with red neckties, raced through the narrow city streets chased by a dozen bulls and steers.

Jul 14, 2017, 13:39 PM IST