Madrid is likely to suspend Catalan autonomy

Other scenarios than suspending autonomy -- involving Catalan backtracking or a compromise -- are possible but unlikely

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Russian budget plan points to shift in priorities

The government intends to hold down defence spending while using extra revenues in other areas

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A resurgence of terrorist attacks is forcing the government to boost security preparedness

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Madrid’s attempts to prevent voting backfired badly owing to the forcible measures used by the Spanish police

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A new president has changed foreign and economic policy more than could be imagined but is cautious on political reform

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International efforts to resolve the Libya crisis have faltered in recent months

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The Kremlin is giving a reformist voice a hearing but may decide against so radical an agenda

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Violent conflict in Syria is both encouraging and facilitating the spread of Captagon

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Domestic politics will continue to take precedence over coordinated action to deal with the migration crisis

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The prime minister has replaced 20 cabinet ministers and secretaries

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