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Spanish government threatens to revoke Catalan autonomy
After the latest Spanish deadline for the Catalans expired, the office of Spain's prime minister is scheduling an "extraordinary meeting" to consider invoking Article 155. Madrid said this would "restore legality."
Human Rights
As #MeToo reaches 'highest political levels,' #IDidThat stokes debate
Swedish Foreign Minister Wallström joined the #MeToo movement highlighting sexual violence against women saying she was assaulted at an EU meeting. Will the campaign — or responses like #IDidThat — change how men behave?
Sons of slain journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia call for Malta PM's resignation
The sons of murdered Maltese investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia have called for Prime Minister Joseph Muscat's resignation. They also rejected Muscat's offer of a reward to help find their mother's killers.
Iditarod dog sled team tests positive for Tramadol in drug doping test
A group of dogs has tested positive for the painkiller Tramadol after the gruelling Iditarod race in Alaska. The unnamed drug cheat has been given the all-clear to race again next year.
World
Education
Turkey, Hungary and Poland: The politics of school textbooks
School curricula in Turkey and EU states Hungary and Poland have been trending more toward patriotism and religion, with less emphasis on diversity. Teachers and other education experts are voicing their criticism.
Do 'rights violators' Afghanistan and Pakistan deserve to be on UN rights body?
Afghanistan, Congo and Pakistan have been elected to the prestigious UN Human Rights Council. But experts say these countries have a dismal rights record and their election to the body is condemnable.
Sports
Bundesliga: Claudio Pizarro hoping to provide magic in do-or-die game
On Matchday 9, there is one standout game and it isn't a battle at the top, or even for a European place. The Bundesliga's worst two teams face off, with both hoping to finally find that first win.
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