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Sound of Thunder

A heavy metal band from Virginia went viral in Catalonia

Music

Lead singer Nina Osegueda inspires A Sound of Thunder to record a version of the region’s anthem.

A pro-union demonstration organised by the Catalan Civil Society organisation makes its way through the streets of Barcelona, Spain October 8, 2017.

As Spain sinks further into instability, the EU remains mute

Global Politics
People hold Esteladas (Catalan separatist flags) as they wait for a closing rally in favour of the banned October 1 independence referendum in Barcelona, Spain.

Tensions heat up before Catalan independence vote

Global Politics
People attend a rally in support of Scotland's independence referendum, in Donetsk, eastern Ukraine.

Russia says ‘Yes’ to self-determination — as long as it’s not within Russia

Global Politics

Million Man March for Catalonian Independence

Conflict & Justice
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