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Thousands march in Barcelona against Catalan independence

Thousands of people opposed to Catalan independence marched in the region's capital Saturday, Spain's national day, with the verdict in the trial of leading Catalan separatists expected early next week. Waving Spanish -- and some Catalan -- flags and carrying anti-independence banners,...

Germany bans weapons sales to Turkey over Syria offensive

Germany is halting sales of weapons to Turkey that could be used in its operation against Kurdish militias in northern Syria, its defense minister was quoted as saying Saturday. "In the context of the Turkish military offensive in northeastern Syria, the government will not issue any new...

Iraqi prime minister orders probe into deadly protests

Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi has ordered the formation of an investigation panel into deadly protests that left dozens dead and injured thousands this month.  In a Saturday statement, Abdul-Mahdi said the committee will seek to bring those responsible for the death of...

Petrol bombs thrown in Hong Kong metro, no one injured-govt

Petrol bombs were thrown inside a Hong Kong metro station Saturday but no one was injured, the government said, as pro-democracy protesters again took to the streets angry at what they believe is Beijing's tightening grip on the city. The Kowloon Tong station was seriously damaged in the...