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  1. Reshaped Residence Originated In An Abandoned Stable
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    Estate in Extremadura by studio Abaton , with offices in Madrid, is a remarkable home that slopes down the hill to the south, capturing views of the valley below. This house is one of the milestones of Abaton’s permanent pursuit of innovation – it...

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    Mexico is at number 14. A view of Mexico City.

    Click NEXT to read more... Image: France is at number 15. A view of Paris. Photographs: Courtesy, Wikipedia Commons The economic boom in China and India has caused a massive increase in the demand for steel in recent years. Click NEXT to read more... ...

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    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012.

    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. View Photo »

  4. Bill Gates anima a los líderes españoles a mantener la inversión en cooperación exterior
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    Durante su visita de hoy a Madrid, Gates se reunirá con el Presidente del Gobierno Mariano Rajoy y el Ministro de Asuntos Exteriores y de Cooperación José Manual García-Margallo. Bill Gates, copresidente de la Fundación Bill & Melinda Gates, visita hoy...

  5. Scottish News: Basques reveal they want to replace Madrid as their capital with.. Edinburgh
    The Daily Record logo The Daily Record 1 hour ago

    And the fringe group plan to adopt the kilt as their national dress. The jokey call came in the run-up to carnival season in the Basque region around Bilbao in north-west Spain. But Andoni Ortuzar – president of the Basque National Party (PNV) – said...

  6. Spanish court jails Romanian for 30 years for human trafficking, procuring for prostitution
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    Spanish court jails Romanian for 30 years for human trafficking, procuring for prostitution

    Madrid court has sentenced Romanian national Ioan Clamparu (42) to 30 years in jail for a range of offences including human trafficking and procuring for prostitution. Clamparu was arrested in Spain in October 2011 following close collaboration between...

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    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. The placard reads " Your children, your enemies? Abuser , that's danger!

    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. The placard reads " Your children, your enemies? Abuser , that's danger! View Photo »

  8. THE MATCH: Real Madrid-Levante Preview
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  9. In Europe, spending cuts fail to ease debt burdens
    Beaumont Enterprise 3 hours ago

    FEB. 22, 2012. THIS PHOTO MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED IN PRINT, ONLINE OR FOR BROADCAST UNTIL 12:01 A.M. EST - FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2012 file photo, a protester is led away by police officers during a protest against sweeping labor market reforms announced...

  10. In Europe, spending cuts fail to ease debt burdens
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There are numerous theories regarding the origin of the name, "Madrid". Madrid was founded by Ocno Bianor (son of King Tirenio of Tuscany and Mantua) and was named "Metragirta" or "Mantua Carpetana". Others contend that the original name of the city was "Ursa" ("bear" in Latin), due to the high number of these animals that were found in the... Full Article

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A carnival band marches during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals.
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  1. A carnival band marches during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals. AP Photo logo AP Photo 3 days ago

    A carnival band marches during the carnival celebrations in Madrid Saturday Feb. 18, 2012. The Carnival, which takes place across Spain just before Lent, is believed to owe its origins to pagan festivals.

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  2. Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (2nd L) talks with Madrid Mayor Ana Botella as former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar (R) drinks water during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy (2nd L) talks with Madrid Mayor Ana Botella as former Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar (R) drinks water during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012.

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  3. Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardon (L) talks with Madrid's Regional President Esperanza Aguirre during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 3 days ago

    Justice Minister Alberto Ruiz Gallardon (L) talks with Madrid's Regional President Esperanza Aguirre during the People's Party (Partido Popular) national congress in the Andalusian capital of Seville February 18, 2012.

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  4. Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 13 hours ago

    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012.

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  5. Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. The placard reads " Your children, your enemies? Abuser , that's danger! Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 13 hours ago

    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. The placard reads " Your children, your enemies? Abuser , that's danger!

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  6. Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. The placards read " Freedom of expression". Reuters Pictures logo Reuters Pictures 13 hours ago

    Protesters shout slogans against police brutality, a day after riot police clashed with students at a protest in Valencia, at Madrid's Puerta del Sol square February 21, 2012. The placards read " Freedom of expression".

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  7. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Sergio Vallin, Alex Gonzalez, Fernando Olvera 'Fher' and Juan Calleros of Mana attends Rock in Rio Press Conference 2012 at ME Hotel on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images logo Getty Images 15 hours ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Sergio Vallin, Alex Gonzalez, Fernando Olvera 'Fher' and Juan Calleros of Mana attends Rock in Rio Press Conference 2012 at ME Hotel on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

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  8. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Rock in Rio President Roberto Medina (L) and Music Producer Pino Saglioco (R) attend Rock in Rio Press Conference 2012 at ME Hotel on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images logo Getty Images 15 hours ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Rock in Rio President Roberto Medina (L) and Music Producer Pino Saglioco (R) attend Rock in Rio Press Conference 2012 at ME Hotel on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

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  9. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Sergio Vallin, Alex Gonzalez, Music Producer Pino Saglioco, Rock in Rio President Roberto Medina, Fernando Olvera 'Fher' and Juan Calleros of Mana attends Rock in Rio Press Conference 2012 at ME Hotel on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images logo Getty Images 15 hours ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Sergio Vallin, Alex Gonzalez, Music Producer Pino Saglioco, Rock in Rio President Roberto Medina, Fernando Olvera 'Fher' and Juan Calleros of Mana attends Rock in Rio Press Conference 2012 at ME Hotel on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

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  10. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Princess Letizia of Spain attends several audiences at Zarzuela Palace on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images logo Getty Images 18 hours ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Princess Letizia of Spain attends several audiences at Zarzuela Palace on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

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  11. MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Prince Felipe of Spain attends several audiences at Zarzuela Palace on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain. Getty Images logo Getty Images 18 hours ago

    MADRID, SPAIN - FEBRUARY 21: Prince Felipe of Spain attends several audiences at Zarzuela Palace on February 21, 2012 in Madrid, Spain.

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  12. Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, greets teammate Eduardo Salvio, of Argentina, at the end of an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Atletico de Madrid won 3-1. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, greets teammate Eduardo Salvio, of Argentina, at the end of an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. Atletico de Madrid won 3-1.

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  13. Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, is challenged by Lazio defender Marius Stankevicius, of Lithuania, right, during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, is challenged by Lazio defender Marius Stankevicius, of Lithuania, right, during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

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  14. ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Falcao of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring the third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Falcao of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring the third goal during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.

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  15. ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Diego Simeone the coach of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Diego Simeone the coach of Club Atletico de Madrid looks on during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.

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  16. Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

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  17. Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates Adrian Lopez, center, and Koke, after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates Adrian Lopez, center, and Koke, after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

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  18. Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates, from left, Koke, Diego, of Brazil, and Adrian Lopez, after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16,... AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, right, celebrates with his teammates, from left, Koke, Diego, of Brazil, and Adrian Lopez, after scoring his second goal during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16,...

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  19. ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Falcao of Club Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Falcao of Club Atletico de Madrid in action during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.

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  20. Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, second from left, and Lazio defender Abdoulay Konko, of France, second from right, jump for the ball during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid forward Falcao, of Colombia, second from left, and Lazio defender Abdoulay Konko, of France, second from right, jump for the ball during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

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  21. ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Diego (L) of Club Atletico de Madrid competes for the ball with Alvaro Gonzalez of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Diego (L) of Club Atletico de Madrid competes for the ball with Alvaro Gonzalez of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.

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  22. ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Mario Suarez (R) of Club Atletico de Madrid competes for the ball with Francelino Matuzalem of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Mario Suarez (R) of Club Atletico de Madrid competes for the ball with Francelino Matuzalem of SS Lazio during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February 16, 2012 in Rome, Italy.

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  23. Lazio midfielder Hernanes, of Brazil, left, and Atletico de Madrid midfielder Gabi vie for the ball during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Lazio midfielder Hernanes, of Brazil, left, and Atletico de Madrid midfielder Gabi vie for the ball during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

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  24. ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Players of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrate the second goal scored by Falcao as Francelino Matuzalem (R) of SS Lazio reacts during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 First Leg match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February... Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 days ago

    ROME, ITALY - FEBRUARY 16: Players of Club Atletico de Madrid celebrate the second goal scored by Falcao as Francelino Matuzalem (R) of SS Lazio reacts during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 First Leg match between S.S. Lazio and Club Atletico de Madrid at Olimpico Stadium on February...

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  25. Atletico de Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez is tackled by Lazio midfielder Matuzalem, of Brazil, second from left, and defender Abdoulay Konko, of France, left, during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. AP Photo logo AP Photo 5 days ago

    Atletico de Madrid midfielder Mario Suarez is tackled by Lazio midfielder Matuzalem, of Brazil, second from left, and defender Abdoulay Konko, of France, left, during an Europa League soccer match between Lazio and Atletico de Madrid, at Rome's Olympic stadium, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012.

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