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Widely praised author Stephane Hessel dies — with one book still to publish

Arts, Culture & Media

Stephane Hessel inspired the Occupy Wall Street movement with his writing, and powered protest movements around the globe. But as those movements seemingly sputter out, Hessel had one more book of advice, specifically for protesters in Spain. It’s set to be released now, shortly after his death.

Tourists flock to see botched Jesus painting restoration in Spain

Arts, Culture & Media

Spain’s conservative leader looking to roll back legalization of abortion

Global Politics

Spain trying to improve economy by moving around its holiday

Business, Economics and Jobs

Spanish Protest Evictions at Doorsteps of Political Elite

Conflict & Justice

Stephane Hessel, Late Author of Human Rights Declaration, Still An Influence in Spain

Global Politics

The former French diplomat Stephane Hessel has died at the age of 95. His writings were so popular in Spain that his publisher there asked him to write a new book just for Spaniards. It’s due to come out in two weeks.

‘Monkey Boy’ Jesus Fresco Draws Global Attention and Tourists

Arts, Culture & Media

The Spanish town of Borja is coping with the floods of tourists coming to see the monkey Jesus, the church fresco touched-up by an elderly parishioner in August.

Conservatives May Ban Abortions in Spain

Conflict & Justice

The new conservative government, in power for six months, wants to roll back abortion laws to once again make the procedure a crime.

Moody’s Downgrades Spanish Banks

Global Politics

Moody’s ratings agency have downgraded Spanish banks on Friday, as talk mounts of a financial meltdown in Europe. The World’s Gerry Hadden reports from Barcelona.

Spanish Government Proposes Holiday Shuffle

Global Politics

The new government in Spain is trying lots of things to fix the country’s broken finances and weak economy. One measure to boost productivity is an overhaul of the innumerable holidays that Spanish workers enjoy.