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Spain has kept its terrorist alert unchanged at the second-highest level despite the US State Department warning. (Photo: AFP)

Barcelona on alert after US warns of possible terror attack on Christmas

‘Police were working on this threat. We take all threats seriously, all of them are investigated,’ regional interior minister Miquel Buch said.

24 Dec 2018 6:08 PM

Special police forces leave after searching the apartment of a man who tried to attack a police station in Cornella near the northeastern Spanish city of Barcelona on August 20, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Knife attacker in Spain town was gay and suicidal, says wife: reports

29-yr-old Algerian man, identified by media as Abdelouahab Taib, invoked name of Allah during the assault in town of Cornella de Llobregat,

22 Aug 2018 11:13 AM

Through its IoT services, Jio aims to work with the sectors like transportation, weather forecasting and agriculture.

Reliance Jio to cover 99 per cent population by Diwali

At present, the company has a subscriber base of 160 million paid customers.

27 Feb 2018 12:46 PM

Network technology that will be deployed by Nokia will help BSNL to save operational costs while supporting 2G, 3G and 4G subscribers in a single radio unit.

BSNL selects Nokia to launch 4G service in 10 circles

New VoLTE services will allow BSNL’s 4G subscribers to experience HD-quality voice and faster call connections.

26 Feb 2018 1:27 PM

The declaration came weeks after a banned independence referendum on October 1, which saw a police crackdown that sent shockwaves around the world. (Photo: AFP)

Catalan independence crisis: Separatists win absolute majority

For Catalans on both sides of the divide the day had been a moment of truth.

22 Dec 2017 2:13 PM

People stand next to candles and flowers placed on the ground, after a terror attack that killed at least 14 people and wounded over 120 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo: AP)

I'm not afraid: fans in show of defiance after terror attacks in Barcelona

Several Barcelona fans held up a large black and white banner in the stands that read 'nothing will break us', a line from club's anthem.

21 Aug 2017 11:20 AM

Ronaldo was given a second yellow card moments later for diving to attempt to win a penalty and will miss Wednesday's second leg at the Bernabeu. (Photo: AP)

Cristiano Ronaldo hogs headlines as Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in Spanish Super Cup

Ronaldo scored a sensational goal and was then sent off for a combination of his provocative celebration and for diving.

14 Aug 2017 11:26 AM

Injured passengers are attended to on the platform of a train station in Barcelona, Spain. Dozens of people were injured when a morning commuter train they were traveling on crashed into the buffers in a station in northeastern Barcelona early Friday. (Photo: AP)

54 injured in Barcelona train crash

At the time of the accident many passengers were standing up in the busy carriages, which increased the number of injuries.

28 Jul 2017 5:10 PM

Neymar is expected to serve the second of a three-game ban for his red card and subsequent sarcastic applause of the officials in Barca's 2-0 defeat to Malaga a fortnight ago. (Photo: AFP)

Luis Enrique relishing El Clasico with or without Neymar

Barca trail Madrid by 3 points at the top of La Liga and have played a game more than their title rivals.

22 Apr 2017 9:35 PM

Pyotr Levashov was arrested Friday in Barcelona on a US computer crimes warrant, according to a spokeswoman for Spain's National Court. (Photo: Representational Image)

Spain detains Russian over US vote 'hacking': legal source

Levashova didn't elaborate, and the exact nature of the allegations weren't immediately clear.

10 Apr 2017 4:45 PM

Lionel Messi back in Barcelona training

Global superstar Lionel Messi returned to training with Barcelona on Wednesday following three weeks out with a groin injury.

13 Oct 2016 2:18 AM

Barcelona, Atletico split points

Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa (second from right) celebrates with team mates after scoring against Barcelona in their La Liga match at Camp Nou in Barcelona on Wednesday. The match ended 1-1. (Photo: AFP)

23 Sep 2016 1:46 AM

Jail time faces Barcelona superstar, blade runner

Lionel Messi’s prison sentence is likely to be suspended as Spanish authorities take a lenient view of first time offences for non-violent crimes.

07 Jul 2016 3:05 AM

Former Argentina skipper and Barcelona star Lionel Messi and his father are sentenced to 21 months for tax fraud. (Photo: AP)

Lionel Messi, father sentenced to 21 months in jail for tax fraud

The duo, however, will not have to go to prison.

06 Jul 2016 5:14 PM

Lionel Messi takes stand in tax fraud trial

Barcelona football star Lionel Messi (left) arrives at a court in Barcelona on Thursday. Messi’s tax trial began on Tuesday after he and his father, Jorge Horacio, were charged with three counts of tax fraud. (Photo: AFP)

03 Jun 2016 12:06 AM

Messi stays away as tax fraud trial begins in Barcelona

Leo and dad accused of using shell companies to avoid paying taxes

01 Jun 2016 6:24 AM

Formula One: Max Verstappen Sr lets out winning secret

Staying cool under pressure is the key to teenager Max Verstappen’s success in becoming the youngest race winner in Formula One history.

17 May 2016 1:31 AM

Dutch teen sets Formula One ablaze

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen celebrates on the podium after winning the Spanish GP at the Circuit de Catalunya in Montmelo, Barcelona. (Photo: AFP)

16 May 2016 6:20 AM

Suarez outguns Messi, Ronaldo to fire Barcelona to title

Barcelona’s Luis Suarez celebrates after scoring against Granada CF in their Spanish League match at the Nuevo Los Carmenes Stadium in Granada on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

16 May 2016 6:16 AM

Spain gain for Lewis Hamilton

Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton after clocking the fastest lap at the qualifying session for Sunday’s Spanish Formula One Grand Prix. (PHoto: AP)

15 May 2016 2:57 AM