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Open for business: fostering entrepreneurship for a better world

Are people born with business sense or can be nurtured? We explore the issue in Uganda, Spain and Jordan in this edition of Learning World.

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Spain: Ruling party's former treasurer released on bail

The former treasurer of Spain’s ruling People’s Party has been released from prison on bail. Luis Barcenas has been in jail since last summer –

Greece

SYRIZA, a radical left force to be reckoned with in Greek elections

With just one day of campaigning left in the Greek elections, SYRIZA has widened its lead in the latest polls. The leader of the anti-austerity

Sport

Real Madrid get their teenager as Odegaard signs at 16

Real Madrid get their teenager after Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard completed his move to the Spanish giants. The 16-year-old signed from

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Torres in great shape ahead of Copa del Rey clash with Barca

Former Chelsea striker Fernando Torres will be looking to continue his recent good form when Atletico Madrid lock horns with Barcelona in the first

Sport

Odegaard to join Real Madrid

After weeks of speculation, young Norwegian sensation Martin Odegaard seems set to sign for Spanish giants Real Madrid. The 16-year-old, who had been

Spain

Former ETA leader arrested on fresh charges after early release

Police in Spain have arrested the former head of the Basque separatist group ETA just weeks after his early release from jail, which angered victims

Spain

Catalonia's Arthur Mas announces early regional poll continuing his fight for independence

Catalonia’s leader Arthur Mas has announced early elections for the wealthy region in a direct challenge to the national government in Madrid. Mas

Spain

Former King of Spain, Juan Carlos faces paternity suit

More embarrassment for the scandal-hit Spanish royal family as former King Juan Carlos faces a paternity suit

Sport

Valverde and Quintana to lead Movistar

Movistar unveiled their cycling team for the 2015 season on Friday and confirmed Alejandro Valverde and Nairo Quintana will spearhead the outfit’s

Sport

Two-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez staying grounded

A two-time Moto GP World Champion and a double champion in the minor categories, Marc Marquez is a motorcycling phenomenon and the pride of Cervera

Italy

Italy court grants legal rights to child born to lesbian couple

Spain

Spain celebrates arrival of three kings

Thousands of children have lined the streets in Madrid for the traditional arrival of three kings. The annual parade marks the arrival of the three

Sport

Barcelona sack Andoni Zubizarreta

Spanish giants Barcelona have announced the departure of sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta after terminating his contract on Monday. The

Sport

Fernando Torres returns 'home' to Atletico Madrid

Fernando Torres was unveiled at Atletico Madrid where he will return on Monday having agreed a loan until the end of next season from his current

Spain

Spain: Atocha station in Madrid closed over fake bomb alert

Memories of a horrendous terrorist attack came flooding back when Madrid’s main railway station was closed over a bomb alert that turned out to be

Sport

Mike beats Jesus in the 10 km San Silvestre Vallecana

A record 40,000 runners took part in the traditional 10 km San Silvestre Vallecana in Madrid. The race has been held on New Years Eve in Spanish

Spain

Hundreds of migrants attempt to scale border fence into Spanish enclave of Melilla

More than 50 migrants managed to scale the Moroccan border fence into the Spanish enclave of Melilla early on Wednesday morning. They were amongst

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Valencia fans greet Perez at Manises airport

Argentina international Enzo Perez arrived in Valencia on Wednesday morning to a small group of screaming fans, less than 24 hours after the club

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Sanperrestre dog race held in Madrid