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Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/3034600.stm) Rivals pledge to revive ailing Italy Silvio Berlusconi and his main rival Walter Veltroni face voters frustrated by Italy's economic woes. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7336472.stm) Zapatero loses MPs' vote to be PM Spain's Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero fails a second ballot by MPs before he can form a government. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7338641.stm) Racing twins make European debuts Teenage twins Alex and Sam Lowes compete in their first European race at Valencia in Spain Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7336757.stm) Spain smashes 'Russian sex ring' Spanish police say they have smashed a major Russian prostitution ring, arresting 76 people. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7336288.stm) Two people die from vCJD in Spain Two people die in Spain after contracting the human form of "mad cow disease", Spanish media say. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7334875.stm) Profile: Walter Veltroni A profile of Walter Veltroni, who shed his communist roots to become the leader of Italy's centre-left. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7337177.stm) Charlotte Kerwood's shooting diary GB shotgun shooter Charlotte Kerwood on training in Italy and travelling to China. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/olympics/shooting/7332124.stm) Why Italy's women are out of work Why is there so much female unemployment in one of Europe's most developed countries? Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/business/7337145.stm) Fake divorce to get school places Spanish judges believe parents are divorcing to increase their children's chances of a school place. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/7339058.stm) Zapatero loses MPs' vote to be PM Spain's Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero faces a second ballot by MPs before he can form a government. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7338641.stm) Timeline: Italy A chronology of key events Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1065897.stm) Country profile: Italy Key facts, figures and dates Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/1065345.stm) Italy returns Berlusconi to power Silvio Berlusconi secures a decisive victory in Italy's general elections, but warns of "difficult months ahead". Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7347618.stm) In pictures: Italian elections Images from Italy, where Silvio Berlusconi has won the role of prime minister for a third time. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/in_pictures/7347658.stm) Berlusconi 'wins' Italy election Conservative leader Silvio Berlusconi heads for victory in Italy's elections, as his main rival concedes. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7346666.stm) Voting ends in Italian election A final day of voting ends Italy's election pitting centre-right Silvio Berlusconi against centre-left Walter Veltroni. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7344958.stm) MotoGP standings Rider, team and manufacturer standings for MotoGP 2008. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/5157684.stm) Webb finishes fifth in Portugal Danny Webb comes fourth in the Portuguese 125cc Grand Prix as Bradley Smith escapes injury in a spectacular crash. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7344351.stm) Palermo heads to the polls again Sicilians vote for yet another government in a climate of frustration and looming economic trouble. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7345165.stm) Italy poll rivals make final push Election campaigning wraps up in Italy with little to distinguish rivals Silvio Berlusconi and Walter Veltroni. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7341939.stm) African goals in Europe: 12-13 Apr Samuel Eto'o scores a brace in Spain but Barcelona struggle Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/7346786.stm) As it happened - Portugal MotoGP Spain's Jorge Lorenzo claims his first MotoGP victory ahead of fellow Spaniard Dani Pedrosa in Portugal. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7345123.stm) Spain cruise into Davis Cup semis Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez win an epic doubles match to take Spain into the semi-finals of the Davis Cup. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7344684.stm) Women dominate Spanish cabinet Spain's prime minister unveils a cabinet with more women than men, including a rising star as defence minister. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7344383.stm) A positive attitude to disability Ian Hamilton investigates job opportunities for disabled people around Europe. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/7326009.stm) Meredith family at court hearing The family of murdered British student Meredith Kercher attends a court hearing about her case in Italy. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7356052.stm) Wales to face France on a Friday Defending champions Wales are to take part in the first RBS Six Nations Friday night game in Paris next year. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/7352450.stm) Italy's Northern League resurgent Silvio Berlusconi's controversial ally, the Northern League, may be less volatile than before, writes the BBC's Aidan Lewis. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7350691.stm) Italy's love affair with Berlusconi Italians have succumbed, once more, to the charms of media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi. The BBC's Stephanie Holmes asks why. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7348332.stm) Majority gives Berlusconi muscle Silvio Berlusconi's clear majority puts him in a stronger position than last time in government. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7349100.stm) Are Europe's MPs paid too much? BBC reporters assess how much Europe's MPs are paid to represent their voters and the perks they receive. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7341476.stm) Berlusconi plans Naples clean-up Silvio Berlusconi sees the Naples rubbish crisis and Alitalia's woes as priorities for his government. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7348448.stm) Nine killed in Spain coach crash Nine Finnish tourists, including a seven-year-old girl, are killed in a bus crash in southern Spain. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7356902.stm) Hamilton confident ahead of Spain Lewis Hamilton is optimistic of getting his season back on track at the Spanish Grand Prix on 27 April. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7353099.stm) Spain holds lottery scam suspects Spanish police arrest 87 Nigerians alleged to be in a gang which defrauded at least 1,500 people by letter and e-mail. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7353003.stm) Seven police hurt in Spanish bomb Seven police officers are wounded in a bomb blast in northern Spain blamed on Basque separatist group, Eta. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/in_depth/7351900.stm) Spain jails E Guinean exile Moto Equatorial Guinea's exiled opposition leader, Severo Moto, is held in jail on arms trafficking charges. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/africa/7351670.stm) Bourdais damages Toro Rosso car Sebastien Bourdais wrecks Toro Rosso's new car on its maiden appearance during testing in Spain. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7351415.stm) Guggenheim man 'embezzled funds' Spain's Guggenheim museum fires its financial chief, after they say he admits to taking almost half a million euros. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7351216.stm) Merrien coasts through to semis Alison Merrien secures a place in the semi-finals of the World Indoor Cup in Australia after beating Spain's Lynne Metcalfe in straight sets. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/bowls/7348501.stm) Italy's Padre Pio goes on display The body of Italian saint Padre Pio goes on display on the 40th anniversary of his death. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7364228.stm) EU presses Italy on Alitalia loan The European Commission will raise concerns about Italy's loan to Alitalia to decide whether it is illegal state aid. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/business/7365116.stm) Alitalia loan stirs rescue hopes Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's next Prime Minister, says an emergency loan to Alitlia may save the problem-hit airline. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/business/7362179.stm) Italy prepares for saint display The body of Italian saint Padre Pio is due to go on display to mark the 40th anniversary of his death, the BBC's Christian Fraser reports. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7361189.stm) Murray v Volandri as it happened British number one Andy Murray beats Italy's Filippo Volandri in the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters in straight sets. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7360798.stm) Italy confiscates fake olive oil Italian police arrest 25 people suspected of adulterating vegetable oil and selling it as extra virgin olive oil. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7360434.stm) Meredith accused kept behind bars Italy's highest appeal court rules two suspects in UK student Meredith Kercher's murder must stay in jail. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7360278.stm) Right-wing party eyes Italy posts Italy's anti-immigrant Northern League says it expects key cabinet posts in the new government. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7360237.stm) Cunego sprints to Amstel Gold win Italy's Damiano Cunego wins the Amstel Gold Race beating Frank Schleck and Alejandro Valverde in an uphill sprint to the finish line. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7358708.stm) Fiorentina savour a purple patch The lowdown on Rangers' Uefa Cup opponents Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/7349202.stm) Spain backs UN anti-piracy force Spain calls for a UN-backed force to combat piracy after a Spanish fishing boat is seized off the coast of Somalia. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7363645.stm) Hamilton puts Spain abuse in past McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton puts the racist abuse he suffered in Barcelona behind him as he prepares for the Spanish GP. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7363354.stm) Country profile: Spain Key facts, figures and dates Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/country_profiles/991960.stm) Super Aguri 'may miss Spain race' Super Aguri's participation in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix remains in doubt as the team continue to look for a buyer. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7362518.stm) Timeline: Equatorial Guinea A chronology of key events Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/africa/country_profiles/1023158.stm) The trouble & strife of Thierry Henry Why Barca's £16m Frenchman has failed to reign in Spain Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/7353306.stm) When Bryan Robson tamed Barca Do you remember when Man Utd beat Barcelona in 1984? Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/7352959.stm) Murray beats Lopez in Monte Carlo Andy Murray eases into the second round of the Monte Carlo Masters as he beats Spain's Feliciano Lopez 7-6 6-4 with an efficient display. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7358790.stm) Spain in hostage hunt off Somalia Spain sends a frigate to hunt for a Spanish trawler with a crew of 26 which was seized by pirates off Somalia. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/africa/7357831.stm) Henry staying in Spain, say Barca Barcelona scotch rumours linking striker Thierry Henry with an instant return to the Premier League. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/football/7357376.stm) Britons fail to finish in China All of the British riders come unstuck in the 125cc class in Shanghai, as they all crash out of the race. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7382775.stm) Irish women's Olympic hopes over Ireland's hopes of competing in the women's competition at the Olympics are ended as they lose 2-0 against Italy, Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/olympics/hockey/7382767.stm) Rossi storms to victory in China Valentino Rossi clinches victory in round four of the MotoGP season in China. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7382670.stm) Judge frees 'Roma Four' on appeal Four Manchester United fans sentenced to over two years in prison in Italy have been released on appeal. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/7380321.stm) France v Italy Team news for the Group C game at the Letzigrund Stadion in Zurich. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/front_page/7363384.stm) Italy v Romania Team news for the Group C game at the Letzigrund Stadion in Zurich. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/front_page/7363356.stm) Netherlands v Italy Team news for the Group C game at the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf in Berne. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/front_page/7363339.stm) Italy posts income details on web Italians are outraged after the government publishes every citizen's declared taxable income on the internet. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7376608.stm) Five French die in Alps avalanche The bodies of five French mountaineers hit by an avalanche are found in Italy's northwestern Alps. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7376922.stm) Extradition appeal woman jailed An Aberdeen businesswoman who is fighting extradition to Italy has been returned to jail as judges consider her appeal. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7375990.stm) Rome votes for right-wing mayor Right-winger Gianni Alemanno wins Rome's mayoral poll, in another blow to Italy's centre-left. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/europe/7372202.stm) Danielli returns to Ulster squad Simon Danielli is back in the Ulster squad after recovering from injury sustained in Scotland's Six Nations game against Italy. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/irish/7371514.stm) Stuntman stable after Bond crash A stuntman is in a stable condition after crashing a car while making the new James Bond film in Italy. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: italy (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/italy/-/2/hi/entertainment/7366939.stm) Rossi storms to victory in China Valentino Rossi clinches victory in round four of the MotoGP season in China. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/7382670.stm) Garrido retains lead despite slip Spain's Ignacio Garrido will take a three-shot lead into the final day of the Spanish Open despite a bogey on the final hole. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/golf/7382205.stm) Soldier dies in paragliding crash A British soldier is killed in a paragliding crash during a military training exercise in Spain. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/uk_news/7378189.stm) Clark outshines big guns in Spain England's Gary Clark eclipses Colin Montgomerie and Darren Clarke to lie fourth after round one of the Spanish Open. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/golf/7376085.stm) Greece v Spain Team news for the Group D game at the Stadion Salzburg Wals-Siezenheim in Salzburg. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/front_page/7363473.stm) Sweden v Spain Team news for the Group D game at the Stadion Tivoli Neu in Innsbruck. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/front_page/7363455.stm) Spain v Russia Team news for the Group D game at the Stadion Tivoli Neu in Innsbruck. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/front_page/7363430.stm) Astana in Vuelta, High Road out Astana are invited to take part in the 2008 Tour of Spain, but High Road are not. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/7373910.stm) Solving Europe's population crisis France and Spain have two very different answers to the problem of Europe's shrinking birth-rate, reports the BBC's Paul Henley. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7372673.stm) Spain rejects Peron extradition A Spanish court refuses to extradite former Argentine President Isabel Peron over alleged human rights abuses. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/europe/7372056.stm) Fuel subsidy 'blow' to fishermen Fishermen are angered the assembly will not provide a fuel subsidy similar to that provided in Spain. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/7371388.stm) McLaren must improve - Hamilton Lewis Hamilton acknowledges there is work to be done to close the gap on Ferrari after he finishes third in Spain. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7370287.stm) Russia & Spain into Fed Cup final Russia and Spain will contest the Fed Cup final in September after both teams cruised through their semi-finals. Read more at: BBC News and Sport Search: spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/news/int/search/news%2Bsport/spain/-/sport2/hi/tennis/7369723.stm) Valverde scoops victory in Liege Alejandro Valverde of Spain win Belgium's Liege-Bastogne-Liege classic for the second time after a three-man breakaway. 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