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The Countdown Begins In Catalonia
Catalonia's leader must tell Madrid whether or not he wants to secede from Spain.
Carles Puigdemont risks some form of direct rule being imposed from Madrid but has said if this happens he will press ahead with independence. Also: President Trump rejects an accusation of insensitivity towards the grieving widow of a US serviceman and fears of food shortages in Zimbabwe.
(Photo: Catalan flags. Credit: Getty Images)
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