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Ronaldo hopes for Madrid return against Barcelona

Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to return to Real Madrid in time for the derby against Spanish champion Barcelona later this month.

Ronaldo to miss AC Milan match with ankle injury

Cristiano Ronaldo will not recover from an ankle injury in time for Real Madrid's Champions League match at AC Milan next week.

Madrid laments the Olympic fiesta that nearly was

For thousands of Madrid supporters, the 2016 Olympics likely will be remembered as the fiesta that was nearly theirs.

Samaranch asks IOC to give Madrid the Olympics

Former IOC president Juan Antonio Samaranch has asked the International Olympic Committee to consider his age and award Madrid the 2016 Games.

Rio lodges complaint with IOC after Madrid gibe

The Rio 2016 Olympics bid team formally complained to the International Olympic Committee on Wednesday after a report that an official from the rival Madrid bid criticized the Brazilian city.

Madrid's turn? City hopes to get 2016 Olympics

After losing out on the 2012 Olympics, Madrid believes it is now the perfect choice to host the games in 2016.

Police: Fireworks thrown at Real Madrid's hotel

Swiss police have increased security at the Zurich hotel where Real Madrid players are staying after an apparent fireworks attack on the building overnight.

Ronaldo makes low-key Madrid home debut

Cristiano Ronaldo produced only glimpses of his talent during his home debut for Real Madrid in a 1-1 draw with Al Ittihad on Sunday.

80,000 fans welcome Ronaldo to Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo received a rapturous welcome from 80,000 Real Madrid fans Monday, an outpouring so exuberant the soccer star had to be hustled away when spectators leaped barriers and took the field.

Kaka ushers in latest Real Madrid era

With the crowd chanting his name, Kaka received a roaring welcome Tuesday when he was introduced at his new home of Real Madrid before at least 50,000 fans.

Real Madrid agrees to deal for Valencia's Albiol

Real Madrid has reached a deal to sign Spain defender Raul Albiol from Valencia.

Ronaldo ready to offer range of skills to Madrid

So what will Real Madrid be getting for more than $130 million? Cristiano Ronaldo's mesmerizing ball skills are unquestionable, while the Portugal winger's goal-scoring exploits could fill a DVD boxed set.

Madrid signs Kaka

Real Madrid has announced the signing of Brazilian star Kaka from AC Milan.

Toronto FC confirms exhibition against Real Madrid

Toronto FC has confirmed it will host Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid in an exhibition match this summer.

Real Madrid to play exhibitions in Canada and US

Spanish soccer powerhouse Real (Ray'Al) Madrid has added a preseason exhibition in Canada to its North American tour this summer.

Real Madrid presents new coach Manuel Pellegrini

Real Madrid introduced new coach Manuel Pellegrini as the figure to reinvigorate the club following its first season without a trophy in three years.

DC United to host Real Madrid in August friendly

D.C. United will play Spanish power Real Madrid in an exhibition match this summer.

Florentino Perez to run for Real Madrid president

Florentino Perez has announced that he will run for Real Madrid president in this summer's election.

Federer beats Nadal for Madrid title

Roger Federer got a badly needed confidence boost ahead of the French Open, beating top-ranked Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4 on Sunday to win his first title of the season at the Madrid Open.

Madrid 2016: We never intended to spy on Rio

Madrid's 2016 Olympics bid said Tuesday that accusations it spied on a rival candidate had been blown out of proportion.

Chair of IOC evaluation team to return to Madrid

The head of the International Olympic Committee team evaluating Madrid's 2016 bid will return to the city late Thursday, a day after leaving for government business in Morocco.

Raul sets new Madrid scoring record

Raul Gonzalez broke Real Madrid's all-time scoring record on Sunday, surpassing the previous mark of 307 goals held by Alfredo di Stefano.

Madrid 2016 hands bid book over to IOC

Madrid organizers submitted their official bid book Wednesday for the 2016 Olympics, a day ahead of the deadline.

Real Madrid fires coach Bernd Schuster

Real Madrid fired Bernd Schuster on Tuesday, two days after the German coach said it would be "impossible" for the two-time defending Spanish champion to win against Barcelona on Saturday.

Henin Wins Sony Ericsson Championships

Justine Henin won the Sony Ericsson Championships on Sunday, rallying past Maria Sharapova 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in the longest three-set final in tournament history.

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DAWN.COM | World | Musharraf accused of letting terrorism wound fester
Source: dawn.com

PARIS: Former French investigating judge Jean-Louis Bruguiere said that Japan was among Al Qaeda's prime targets for attack, while promoting a book about his 25 years of efforts against terrorism.

Spain tries 11 over alleged Islamic terror plot
Source: JPost.com

"Eleven suspected Islamic extremists of South Asian origin went on trial Thursday over an alleged plot to stage suicide attacks on the Barcelona subway system on orders from the Pakistan Taliban.

Spain Arraigns Somalis Suspected of Piracy
Source: The New York Times

MADRID — Two Somali men were arraigned on kidnapping charges in a Spanish court on Tuesday in a case that underscores the legal ambiguity of trying people suspected of piracy in international waters.

Somali pirates demand Spain frees two before talks
Source: Reuters

MOGADISHU (Reuters) - Somali pirates holding a Spanish fishing boat will not negotiate its release until their colleagues facing hijacking charges in Madrid are freed, a member of the gang said on Tuesday.

Spain Increases Taxes to Tame Deficit Amid Recession
Source: Bloomberg.com

Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Spain will raise value-added tax and levies on savings as the government seeks 11 billion euros ($16.2 billion) to tame one of the euro region's largest budget deficits even as the economy is still mired in recession.

The Trains in Spain: country to become world's leader in high-speed trains
Source: Gadling.com

Spain is tipped to become the world's leader in high-speed trains next year, surpassing Japan and France for the most kilometers of track.

Jihadic Barbarians vs the Sleeping Western Giant: Orwellian doublespeak reigns
Source: Pajamas Media

Do people really understand what is going on in our world right now? That language is being used to confuse us? America is the greatest "terrorist," Israeli Jews are the "Nazis," non-Muslim pro-western Brits are called "right wing fascists" because a small number stoo …

Spain and UN join forces to improve small island nations' access to technology
Source: UN News Centre

Small island developing States, among the world's most vulnerable countries, have received a boost of nearly $3 million to give them better access to technology, thanks to a joint initiative by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) and Spain.

Earthquakes in Tennessee

FEMA made predictions in late 2008 that a major catastrophic earth quake would hit the New Madrid Fault line which runs near Western Tennessee and Eastern Arkansas.

Humans Can Learn to "See" With Sound, Study Says
Source: National Geographic

"A few days of training" enabled students to obtain "basic echolocation skills" according to scientists who report their results "in the March/April 2009 issue of the journal Acta Acustica."

Real Madrid offers $131 million for Ronaldo
Source: NBC Sports

Manchester United accepted a world-record transfer offer for Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid on Thursday, clearing the World Player of the Year to negotiate personal terms with the Spanish club.

Survivor: Spain plane's wing dipped sharply
Source: msnbc.com

The airliner that crashed this week in Madrid had just barely got airborne and its right wing dipped sharply before the plane started wobbling and went down, one of the few survivors of the disaster said Saturday.

Spanish Police Nab High-Speed Thieves Who Allegedly Rob Moving Trucks - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News - FOXNews.com
Source: FOXNews.com

On Friday Spanish police made a series of arrests in and around Madrid detaining 23 members of a gang who they say specialized in robbing moving trucks without the drivers noticin

Snake police wait for serpents to surrender
Source: Telegraph

Spanish police are involved in an unusual stand-off in a Madrid suburb as officers refuse to storm a flat containing eight dangerous snakes after the owner was bitten.

Detectable Amounts of Cocaine Found In The Air Over Madrid and Barcelona
Source: Google

Spanish scientists have detected the presence of cocaine in the air of Madrid and Barcelona by using a new technique for the first time, a research institute said Wednesday.

The Terrifying Brilliance of Islam
Source: Citizen Warrior

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED why millions of Muslim men are dedicated to killing Americans? Or why so many are willing to blow themselves up to kill Israelis? Or why they are so committed to blowing up random people in Bali, London, Madrid, etc.?

Strumpets strut Spain's Street View
Source: The Register (UK)

Handy visual guide to Madrid leisure services

Madrid Travel Guide - Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Madrid - New York Times Travel
Source: The New York Times

Finally free of construction, the Spanish capital is once again a welcome destination for walkers who want to explore its many sights.

Ah, to be jobless in Spain
Source: CNN

From the article: Spain's jobless rate rose sharply, to 17.36 percent in the first quarter, with just over 4 million people out of work, the government said Friday. The collapse of the real estate boom in Spain has driven unemployment rates to record levels.

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero welcomes Indian President Pratibha Patil
Source: Google

India and Spain Wednesday signed cooperation agreements in the fields of renewable energy, tourism and agriculture that will give Asia's third largest economy greater access to Spanish technology and expertise.

President Obama Speaks About High Speed Rail System
Source: YouTube

Lets go spend $13Billion on building high speed trains just like Spain has done.

The Bush Six to Be Indicted
Source: dailybeast.com

The Bush Six labored at length to create a legal black hole in which they could implement their policies safe from the scrutiny of American courts and the American media. Perhaps they achieved much of their objective, but the law of unintended consequences has kicked in. If U.S.

Marijuana compound THC treatment for Brain Tumors
Source: Cancer Marijuana.com

The term medical marijuana took on dramatic new meaning in February 2000, when researchers in Madrid announced they had destroyed incurable brain tumors in rats by injecting them with THC, the active ingredient in cannabis.

Job Losses From Obama Green Stimulus Foreseen in Spanish Study. By Gianluca Baratti. March 27, 2009 07:58 EDT
Source: Bloomberg.com

March 27 (Bloomberg) -- Subsidizing renewable energy in the U.S. may destroy two jobs for every one created if Spain's experience with windmills and solar farms is any guide.

Spanish Court Considers Criminal Case Against Ex-Bush Officials
Source: Fox News

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