German government to estradite former catalan leader Carles Puigdemont to Spain: media

17:31, May 22, 2018

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  Catalonia names exiled, jailed politicians in new cabinet

  Spain called Catalonia’s new cabinet a "provocation" on Saturday, after the region’s new leader Quim Torra announced the inclusion in his government of two exiled politicians and two others currently in jail after backing independence.Newly appointed Catalan president Quim Torra (R) delivers a speech next to Catalan parliament speaker Roger Torrent during an official swearing-in ceremony at the Generalitat Palace

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  Catalonia's cabinet picks are 'provocation' says Spain's ruling party

  Quim Torra takes his oath as new Catalan Regional President next to regional parliament speaker Roger Torrent during a ceremony at Generalitat Palace in Barcelona, Spain, May 17, 2018. (Photo: Reuters)Catalonia’s new leader Quim Torra named his cabinet on Saturday, though the inclusion of politicians who are either in jail awaiting trial or in self-imposed exile was instantly denounced as

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  Spain to maintain control of Catalonia: El Pais

  Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy speaks during a news conference with Bulgaria's Prime Minister Boyko Borissov (not pictured) in Sofia, Bulgaria, May 15, 2018 (Photo:Reuters)Spain’s Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy plans to maintain central government control over Catalonia after the regional leader nominated imprisoned and exiled politicians to join his cabinet, El Pais said on Sunday.Catalonia’s new leader Quim Torra named