Catalonia : Will Spain split up?

Catalonia seeks secession from Spain

Published on Nov 24, 2012 by AlJazeeraEnglish The Spanish region of Catalonia is to hold elections on Sunday that could determine whether it eventually breaks away from the rest of the country. Artur Mas, the region's president, called the poll two years early after failing to negotiate a new financial deal with Madrid. The idea of separating has gained popularity in the last few years, with the region's economy - which accounts for more than a fifth of Spain's income - a key factor.

Iran among 5 world countries possessing hovercraft technology

Published on Nov 12, 2012 by PressTVGlobalNews : Iran' has launched its first indigenously-built hovercraft called "Tondar".

The hovercraft, manufactured in two combat and civilian models, was unveiled in the Iranian southern port city of Bandar Abbas by Iran's defense minister Ahmad Vahidi.

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