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( Corrects paragraph 4 to say the judge is investigating crimes committed by the Franco government, not against the Franco government) BARCELONA( Reuters)-An Argentine judge, who has investigated a series of cases relating to the Franco dictatorship in Spain, has indicted a former Spanish minister for four cases of alleged homicide, according to court papers seen by Reuters on Saturday. Judge Maria Servini de Cuba, sitting in Buenos Aires, issued the ruling against Rodolfo Martin Villa, 87, the

30, 2023 Rodino Sawan stepped into the wire harness and dug his toes into the muddy track that threads the sweltering plantation.... He returns home with aches in his back and daily wages of 380 Philippine pesos, or about$ 6.80. One day last year, the plantation bosses fired him.... The next day, they hired him back into the same role as a contractor, cutting his pay by 25 percent. Subscribe to The Times to read as many articles as you like. Peter S. Goodman is a reporter who covers the global

The royal was among thousands affected by the computer security failure of the Madrid health system.... The breach meant people's private data such as their telephone number, social security number and address could be accessed by just having their ID number, Telemadrid reported. Their vaccination data such as when and when they received their jab and which shot they were given could also be accessed. Thousands of people have reportedly been affected by the glitch. The security failure has main

Throngs of locals and tourists showed up to watch the 15-minute history show.... Vendors walked among the crowds selling Aztec-style souvenir headdresses with colored lights, filling the Zócalo with flashes of revelry.... “ We’ve always had this ‘bronze’ history that the government has imposed upon us, and I think we’re ready for this change.” Advertisement It was a weird scenario in a country accustomed to contradictions....

Ressa did not violate the country’s tax code, according to the ruling.... It was the fifth and final tax-related charge against Ms.... Ressa, who faced a fine and up to 10 years in prison, and her publication, according to a statement from Rappler....

By Agnes Chang and Hannah Beech Nov.... ● Chinese militia and coast guard vessels, Sept. –Oct.... 2023 This fleet, built largely with government money, helps China dominate one of the most crucial and disputed waterways in the world: the South China Sea....

This is what it looks like when a Chinese naval vessel bears down on your fishing boat.We know because we were there.... The Chinese navy boat guarding Mischief Reef said differently. Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENT Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea Share full article By Hannah BeechPhotographs and Video by Jes AznarSept.... 23, 2023Updated 6: 24 a.m.ET The Chinese military base on Mischief Reef, off the Philippine island of Palawan, loomed in front of our boa