Spain is hit in attack by terrorist bombers: Madrid blasts deal a blow ahead of Sunday's voting; responsibility is unclear
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Ten bomb blasts in Madrid have injured more than 1,200 people and killed 190 so far, with preliminary investigations for the parties responsible underway. The attacks come on the eve of Spain's national elections; the political implications are discussed.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Spaniards make election a referendum on terrorism: if the Socialists win, it would be a rebuke for backing Iraq war
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Early results show that Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero of Spain's Socialist Party is ahead in the nation's election. A Zapatero victory is viewed as a backlash against the incumbent government for backing the US-led Iraq war.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2004
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Spanish premier harbors bold plans for Europe
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Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar uses the country's increasing prominence and his upcoming European Union presidency to push the organization's terrorist prevention policy.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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