Spain | Crackdown on Catalan voters spawns new separatists

For teacher Elisa Aroca, Sunday was the moment Spain lost the battle for the hearts and minds of 7.5 million people living in the Catalonia region.

Offbeat | Dubai dreams of flying taxis darting among its skyscrapers

With a whirling buzz from 18 rotors, the pilotless helicopter gently lifted off the ground and soared up into the afternoon sky, the spire of the world’s

This Day in History | 1992 – El Al jumbo crashes in Amsterdam

An Israeli Boeing 747 cargo plane has crashed in the outskirts of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, setting two blocks of flats on fire and killing dozens of

World briefs

MALAYSIA The cause of the death of the estranged half brother of North Korea’s leader dominated the second day of the trial of two women accused of killing

The Buzz | Section of stadium closed after racist chants

A section of Lazio’s stadium will be closed for its next two Serie A home matches as punishment for racist chanting. Lazio’s problem in dealing with racism

Obituary | Tom Petty, down-to-earth rock superstar, dies at 66

Tom Petty, an old-fashioned rock superstar and everyman who drew upon the Byrds, the Beatles and other bands he worshipped as a boy and produced new

Catalan leader says Europe can’t ignore independence vote

The leader of Catalonia accused the European Union on Wednesday of “turning its back” on the Spanish region in its conflict with the central government over a

Irbil braces for flight ban following referendum vote

Hundreds of passengers waited to board flights out of the Kurdish region at Irbil International Airport yesterday after Baghdad threatened to ban flights following an independence referendum held

In Mexico, survivors recount amazing escapes from quake

A tree branch saved a maintenance mechanic from the collapsing building where a dozen co-workers died when last week’s earthquake rocked central Mexico. A slap across the face startled

Offbeat | McLaren owner in Germany claims donkey damaged car

The owner of a pricy McLaren sports car is in court to try to get a donkey owner to pony up for an alleged 5,000 euros (USD5,876)

This Day in Hhistory | 1978 – Catholics mourn Pope’s death

The leader of the Roman Catholic Church has died after the shortest papal reign in history. Pope John Paul, the surprise candidate elected just 33 days

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SPAIN Politics and soccer will merge on Sunday when Barcelona becomes more than just a football club for Catalonia’s separatists. Barcelona’s home match falls on the day

The Buzz | Auction of Brazil power plant rights fetches nearly USD4B

The Brazilian government sold operating licenses for four hydroelectric dams to companies from China, France and Italy yesterday , fetching nearly USD4 billion in an auction at the

Iraq | Kurds say 92pct voted in favor of independence

The Kurdish referendum on independence from Iraq was approved by more than 92 percent of voters, officials said yesterday, as Iraq’s prime minister vowed to keep his

Saudi Arabia | Women will be allowed to drive, but hurdles remain

Women in Saudi Arabia will be able to get behind the wheel as of next summer, following a landmark royal decree allowing women to drive — but

USA | Trump plans to slash refugee admissions

The Trump administration will allow no more than 45,000 refugees into the United States next year, officials said yesterday , in what would be the

Offbeat | New Alaska highway stripes are crooked, paint staining cars

New yellow painted highway lines in the Alaska’s Panhandle city of Ketchikan are crooked and the paint that’s been used by state transportation officials has stained cars,

This Day in History | 1995 – Palestinian self-rule in West Bank agreed

The Israeli prime minister and the leader of the Palestine Liberation Organisation have signed a deal in Washington giving Palestinians control over much of the West Bank.

World briefs

IRAQ The Kurdish referendum on independence from Iraq was approved by more than 92 percent of voters, officials said yesterday, as Iraq’s prime minister vowed to keep his

The Buzz | Greek coroner: British hiker attacked, devoured by wolves

A Greek coroner says a missing British hiker whose dismembered, fleshless remains were found in the hills of northern Greece was probably attacked, torn apart and devoured by wolves.

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