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Spain tries to get macho men to lift a finger on Washday

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A wave of rights for women and the lifting of the Spanish machismo consciousness is sweeping Spain. A number of women's rights measures have been passed by the Spanish Parliament where the buzz word is "paridad" or equality. Also, a number of household goods have been invented to promote the participation of men in keeping the household clean.

Product introduction, New Products/Services, Misc. Fabricated Textile Products, Home furnishings industry, Women's rights, Civil rights

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Spain's Ferrovial may make offer for U.K.'s BAA

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Grupo Ferrovial S.A. of Spain is considering purchasing BAA PLC of the United Kingdom. BAA PLC is the world's largest airport operator valued at 8 billion Pounds ($14 billion). BAA PLC shares are up by 15 percent or 97.5 pence to close at 7.53 Pounds ($13.13).

United Kingdom, Acquisitions & mergers, Aircraft, Mergers, acquisitions and divestments, Company acquisition/merger, Company Profile, BAA PLC, Fixed base operators industry, Grupo Ferrovial

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Basque Group declares cease-fire with Spain

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The Euskadi Ta Askatasuna, Basque terrorist group has declared a permanent armistice with Spain. The goal of an independent Basque state was turned down by Madrid last year.

Public affairs, Political activity, Political aspects, Armistices, Basques

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