Spain: Flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia dies at 66 – Washington Post

Washington PostMADRID — Spanish officials say world-renowned flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia has died. He was 66. Jose Ignacio Landaluce, mayor of de Lucia’s native Spanish town of Algeciras said … Read More

World Cup tune-ups in Washington, DC United at FedEx Field, US national team … – Washington Post (blog)

World Cup tune-ups in Washington, DC United at FedEx Field, US national team …Washington Post (blog)Spain vs. El Salvador friendly and D.C. United vs. Columbus Crew, both on June 7 … Read More

Mike Muscala headed to Atlanta Hawks – Peachtree Hoops

Peachtree HoopsAfter we reported that the Atlanta Hawks reached out to Obradoiro about buying out Mike Muscala and bringing the Bucknell star to Atlanta to help the ailing frontcourt, a … Read More

Samsung’s Galaxy S5, a ‘must-want’ phone of the year? – UPI.com

UPI.comSamsung unveils it Galaxy S5 this week in Barcelona, Spain. Pictured are the S4 and Note. (Courtesy Samsung.com). Smartphone companies can live or die based on the sales success, or … Read More

Report: Samsung Galaxy S5 to have larger, sharper display – USA TODAY

USA TODAYMobile World Congress is right around the corner which means the rumor mill is churning. Samsung is expected to unveil its flagship device, the Galaxy S5, at its “Unpacked … Read More

Pakistan guards die escorting Spain cyclist Javier Colorado – BBC News

BBC NewsGunmen have shot dead at least six guards who were escorting a Spanish cyclist through Pakistan’s volatile Balochistan province. They were about 50km (31 miles) west of the provincial … Read More

Spain’s Next Zara? Fashion Label Desigual Speeds Global Growth – The Business of Fashion

The Business of FashionBERLIN, Germany — Spanish fashion label Desigual is accelerating its expansion in Europe and emerging markets, seeking to ride predictions of fast growth in women’s apparel while … Read More

Israel berates ‘pro-Palestinian EU’ – BBC News

BBC NewsIsrael has summoned the ambassadors of Britain, France, Italy and Spain, accusing their countries of pro-Palestinian bias. The Foreign Ministry said the envoys would be told that their “perpetual … Read More

Spanish government backs tough abortion laws – The Independent

The IndependentThe Spanish conservative government has backed proposals that would create a tougher abortion law, giving doctors the right to refuse to perform a termination on reasons of conscience. The … Read More

Spain Hits Google With $1.2M Fine for ‘Illegal’ Privacy Violations – Mashable

MashableSpain’s privacy watchdog hit Google with a $1.2 million fine for breaking the country’s data protection laws and “seriously infringe citizens’ rights.” The Data Protection Agency found Google guilty of … Read More

Las Vegas Sands cancels Spain casino resort plan – Las Vegas Sun

Las Vegas SunMADRID — Casino operator Las Vegas Sands on Friday scrapped plans to build a “EuroVegas” resort near Madrid after the Spanish government rejected as illegal concessions demanded for … Read More

‘We are prepared for any team at the World Cup,’ says Kwesi Appiah – Goal.com

Goal.comGhana coach Kwesi Appiah has welcomed the 2014 World Cup draw after his side was paired with USA, Germany and Portugal. The former Black Stars captain believes he has a … Read More

Nowitzki’s strong finish leads Mavs over Bobcats – Boston.com

Boston.comCharlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson, center, is fouled going to the basket by Dallas The Associated Press Charlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Henderson, center, is fouled going to the basket by Dallas Mavericks’ … Read More

Serena Williams, Svetlana Kuznetsova Win: French Open 2013 Update

Ok, lovers of Women’s Tennis (it’s the legs) here’s an update from the 2013 French Open. Serena Williams, the number one women’s tennis player in the World, beat number 15th … Read More