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HUNDREDS of thousands of people took to the streets yesterday to demand that Catalonia remain a part of Spain, rejecting Friday’s independence declaration.
Organisers Catalan Civil Society said more than a million thronged the streets of Barcelona; police put the figure at 300,000.
The same group called a similar rally three weeks ago that it claimed approached a million participants.
CARLOS MARTINEZ looks at the facts behind US persecution of Fergie Chambers
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Driven by anti-fascism and anger at Britain’s policy of non-intervention, thousands volunteered to fight in the Spanish civil war. Historian RICHARD BAXELL reflects on their sacrifices and enduring significance
CJ ATKINS commemorates one of the most dramatic moments in working-class history
Spanish dictator Francisco Franco died 50 years ago today November 20. JIM JUMP looks back at his blood-soaked rule and toxic legacy on Spain today