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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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An electoral poster featuring the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas is seen in the street following Sunday's elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Manu...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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Two men walks in front of an electoral poster featuring the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas following Sunday's elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Manu...

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Spain Catalan Indepdendence

11/26/2012

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Torn electoral posters calling for the independence of Catalonia are seen following the elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM104/805365018170/1211261331

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Spain Catalan Indepdendence

11/26/2012

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A torn electoral posters featuring the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas is seen in the street following the elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Emilio...

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Spain Catalan Indepdendence

11/26/2012

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People walk past torn electoral posters calling for the independence of Catalonia following the elections in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM105/232966639660/1211261316

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Spain Catalan Indepdendence

11/26/2012

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A man reads a newspaper featuring the results of the Catalan elections on its front, with a headline in Catalan reading "Hard punishment to Mas", in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Emilio...

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Spain Catalan Indepdendence

11/26/2012

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A newspaper vendor arranges local newspapers featuring the results of the Catalan elections, with headlines in Spanish and Catalan reading "Heavy Blow" or "Hard punishment to Mas", in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his...

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Spain Catalan Indepdendence

11/26/2012

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A public worker removes an electoral poster following the elections in Catalonia, in Barcelona, Spain, Monday, Nov. 26, 2012. A day after voters in Spain’s economically powerful region of Catalonia dealt a punishing blow to the ruling party advocating independence from Spain, the pressure was on the party leader and regional president Artur Mas to form a new government that would carry out his promise. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM101/108881484537/1211261246

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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The leader of the center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, center, looks at the crowd following his election results in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF110/71884638454/1211260039

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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The leader of the center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas gestures following regional elections in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF114/441087689947/1211260039

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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The leader of the center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas gestures to the crowd following regional elections in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF111/684127194040/1211260034

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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The leader of the center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas gestures while speaking about his election results in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF113/356551023019/1211260030

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas reacts after his elections result in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF108/814091282337/1211260018

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Spain Regional Elections

11/26/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas waves to the crowd after his elections result in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats.. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF107/461010413413/1211260014

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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The leader of the center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas speaks about his election results in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. The economically powerful region of Catalonia has voted into office a large majority of pro-independence lawmakers, but the leader who made a referendum over breaking away from Spain a central plank of his campaign saw his party's majority reduced by 12 seats. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF109/74725979589/1211260031

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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A man sells General Franco's calendars during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters buy stickers depicting Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco and reading 'Franco shot killers' outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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A couple look at a pre-constitutional flag outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists attend an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU....

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader...

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CORRECTION Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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CORRECTION OMITS LAST SENTENCE Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters from Italy salute and hold flags outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters hold a pre-constitutional flag outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters some wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the Fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader...

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APTOPIX Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags salute the fascist anthem outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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A man holding a calendar depicting Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco stands by fascists and far right wing supporters wearing pre-constitutional flags as they gather outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of...

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Spain Franco Anniversary

11/25/2012

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Fascists and far right wing supporters wearing preconstitutional flags gather outside the Opera House during an act against the independence of Catalonia and to remember former Spanish Dictator Gen. Francisco Franco on the 37th anniversary of his death, in Madrid, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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A woman casts her vote as others line up in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM113/165795345999/1211251613

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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A woman holds her dog as she waits her turn to cast her vote in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM112/308740738074/1211251610

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas casts his vote during elections for the 'Generalitat de Catalunya' (Catalan Autonomous Government) in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas smiles after casting his vote during elections for the 'Generalitat de Catalunya' (Catalan Autonomous Government) in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas casts his vote during elections for the 'Generalitat de Catalunya' (Catalan Autonomous Government) in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas gestures before casting his vote during elections for the 'Generalitat de Catalunya' (Catalan Autonomous Government) in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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Voters line up to cast their votes in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM111/904927278118/1211251441

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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A woman casts her vote in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM110/233729601047/1211251440

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas casts his vote during the elections for the 'Generalitat de Catalunya' (Catalan Autonomous Government) in Barcelona, Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone...

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Spain Regional Election

11/25/2012

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A woman casts her vote in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM110/385251770535/1211251437

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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A voters choices his ballot paper to cast his vote in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM109/215955109417/1211251431

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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A polling station worker holds the National Identity Document of a voter in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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Voters wait to cast their ballots in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM107/817613380114/1211251420

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APTOPIX Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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Sharon, 6, casts her mother vote, next to her brothers Zoe, left, and Herctor, right, in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio...

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Spain Regional Elections

11/25/2012

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Voters choice their ballot papers to cast their votes in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM105/866908190092/1211251401

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Spain Regional Election

11/25/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

Voters wait their turn to cast their ballots at a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM104/546831181969/1211251355

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APTOPIX Spain Regional Election

11/25/2012

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A boy watches as voters holding ballot papers queue to cast their votes at a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM101/240707129957/1211251352

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APTOPIX Spain Regional Election

11/25/2012

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Voters wait to cast their ballots in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM103/351850640299/1211251349

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/25/2012

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Voters wait to cast their ballots in a polling station in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Voters in Catalonia begin casting their ballots in regional elections that could determine the future shape of Spain. If voters give the regional government strong support, its leader pledged to hold a referendum asking Catalans if they'd prefer to split from Spain and go it alone in the 27-member EU. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM101/921901807518/1211251337

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BARCELONA : Artur Mas rally

11/23/2012

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Current President of Catalonian Regional Government, Artur Mas, greets his supporters during the last electoral campaign held at Sant Jordi pavilion, Barcelona, Catalonia, northern Spain, 23 November 2012. Catalan regional elections will take place 25 November 2012. Barcelona, SPAIN - 23/11/2012/Credit:EFE/SIPA/1211241629

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BARCELONA : Artur Mas rally

11/23/2012

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Current President of Catalonian Regional Government, Artur Mas, greets his supporters during the last electoral campaign held at Sant Jordi pavilion, Barcelona, Catalonia, northern Spain, 23 November 2012. Catalan regional elections will take place 25 November 2012. Barcelona, SPAIN - 23/11/2012/Credit:EFE/SIPA/1211241629

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BARCELONA : Artur Mas rally

11/23/2012

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Current President of Catalonian Regional Government, Artur Mas, greets his supporters during the last electoral campaign held at Sant Jordi pavilion, Barcelona, Catalonia, northern Spain, 23 November 2012. Catalan regional elections will take place 25 November 2012. Barcelona, SPAIN - 23/11/2012/Credit:EFE/SIPA/1211241629

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BARCELONA : Artur Mas rally

11/23/2012

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Current President of Catalonian Regional Government, Artur Mas, greets his supporters during the last electoral campaign held at Sant Jordi pavilion, Barcelona, Catalonia, northern Spain, 23 November 2012. Catalan regional elections will take place 25 November 2012. Barcelona, SPAIN - 23/11/2012/Credit:EFE/SIPA/1211241629

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BARCELONA : Artur Mas rally

11/23/2012

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Current President of Catalonian Regional Government, Artur Mas, greets Barcelona's Mayor Xavier Trias (L) during the last electoral campaign held at Sant Jordi pavilion, Barcelona, Catalonia, northern Spain, 23 November 2012. Catalan regional elections will take place 25 November 2012. Barcelona, SPAIN - 23/11/2012/Credit:EFE/SIPA/1211241629

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

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Supporters of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) leader, Artur Mas, wave their pro-independence "estelada" flags during the last day of campaigning in a meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, thanks his supporters during the last day of campaigning in a meeting in Barcelona, Spain, on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM112/723127220650/1211232317

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, talks to his supporters during the last day of campaigning in a meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM111/151532359923/1211232313

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

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The leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, talks to his supporters during the last day of campaigning in a meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM110/785346801355/1211232307

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

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Men walk along a street in Barcelona, Spain on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM101/277627441846/1211231749

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

A man sells religious souvenirs in front of a church at his stall street decorated with a Catalan flags in Barcelona, Spain. on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM103/70665268702/1211231743

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/23/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

A man wearing a T-shirt with a pro-independence "estelada" flag, reads a newspaper as he walks along a street in Barcelona, Spain on Friday, Nov. 23, 2012. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM103/288449358034/1211231743

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

A supporter of the conservative party PP is seen with a sticker on his head reading in Catalan: "Turn around", during a meeting of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu...

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

Supporters of the conservative party PP cheer before a meeting of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF109/309057215127/1211202228

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, right, and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho wave to the crowd during a meeting in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF115/569526788180/1211202228

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

Supporters of the conservative party PP cheer before a meeting of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF113/263385806432/1211202228

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, left, and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho take part during a meeting in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF108/217642452417/1211202228

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

A supporters of the conservative party PP looks on before a meeting of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)/MF107/952533065847/1211202229

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Spain Catalan Elections

11/20/2012

MANU FERNANDEZ/AP/SIPA

A supporter of the conservative party PP is seen with a Spanish flag in his head during a meeting of Spain's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy and leader of the Catalonia region Alicia Sanchez Camacho in Barcelona, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012. Seven million Catalans head to the polls on Nov. 25 in highly anticipated elections that will be widely seen as a litmus test of the growing separatist movement’s strength in this wealthy northeastern region of Spain. (AP Photo/Manu...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, puts his jacket on ahead of a campaign meeting in Girona, Spain. Catalonia's regional president Artur Mas, who is leading the independence charge and holding rallies bristling with European Union flags, has voiced optimism _ perhaps mere wishful thinking _ that an independent Catalonia would be swiftly embraced into the EU fold. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, the jacket of the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas, is seen with a Catalan flag on its lapel, ahead of a campaign meeting in Girona, Spain. Catalonia's regional president Artur Mas, who is leading the independence charge and holding rallies bristling with European Union flags, has voiced optimism _ perhaps mere wishful thinking _ that an independent Catalonia would be swiftly embraced into the EU fold. Catalonia...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, checks his phone ahead of a campaign meeting in Girona, Spain. Catalonia's regional president Artur Mas, who is leading the independence charge and holding rallies bristling with European Union flags, has voiced optimism _ perhaps mere wishful thinking _ that an independent Catalonia would be swiftly embraced into the EU fold. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, a banner supporting the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, reading in Spanish "now it's Mas turn", is seen in a buiding in Girona, Spain. Catalonia's regional president Artur Mas, who is leading the independence charge and holding rallies bristling with European Union flags, has voiced optimism _ perhaps mere wishful thinking _ that an independent Catalonia would be swiftly embraced into the EU fold. Catalonia...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU), Artur Mas, is seen surrounded by bodyguards as he reviews his speech ahead of an electoral meeting in Girona, Spain. Catalonia's regional president Artur Mas, who is leading the independence charge and holding rallies bristling with European Union flags, has voiced optimism _ perhaps mere wishful thinking _ that an independent Catalonia would be swiftly embraced into the EU fold....

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, the “estelada” flag, that symbolizes Catalonia's independence, is seen flying atop a building in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM511/262125990083/PHOTO TAKEN MONDAY, NOV. 19, 2012/1211220840

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, people are seen at a restaurant beneath balconies adorned with pro-independence "estelada" flags and also "senyeras" Catalan flags in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM509/429790351696/PHOTO TAKEN MONDAY, NOV....

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Monday, Nov. 19, 2012, a woman looks into at a shop window decorated with the “estelada” flag, a symbol of Catalonia's independence, in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM513/629540597185/PHOTO TAKEN MONDAY, NOV. 19, 2012/1211220841

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/19/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2012, a clock bearing the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence is displayed for sale in a book shop in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM504/519439796708/PHOTO TAKEN ON TUESDAY, NOV. 19,...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/13/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, operators prepare flags for sale that combine the slogan of EU aspiration with the red-and-yellow stripes, blue triangle and white star of the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence drive in a printing shop in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/13/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012, flags for sale that combines the slogan of EU aspiration with the red-and-yellow stripes, blue triangle and white star of the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence drive are laid out in a printing shop in Girona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/10/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a pro-independence "estelada" flag is seen flying in a valley near Hostalets de Balenya, a village declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM508/642325680443/PHOTO...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/10/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, stickers with European Union and Catalan flags are seen for sale at street stall in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM507/845846669702/ PHOTO TAKEN...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/10/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a hot air balloon decorated with the “estelada” flag that symbolizes Catalonia's independence, is seen in the middle of the main square in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/10/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, an electoral poster of the leader of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) Artur Mas is seen next to balconies adorned with pro-independence "estelada" flags and also "senyeras" Catalan flags in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/10/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a pro-independence "estelada" flag is seen on top of a mountain near Hostalets de Balenya, a village declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM501/371930399263/PHOTO...

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/10/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 10, 2012, a woman fixes a pro-independence "estelada" flag on her balcony in Vic, a town declared by the city council a "free Catalan territory" in Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM503/834836911029/PHOTO TAKEN ON SATURDAY, NOV....

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/09/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, supporters of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) leader Artur Mas collect pro-independence "estelada" flags and "senyeras" Catalan flags left behind by supporters after a campaign meeting in Barcelona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe....

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Spain Catalan Independence

11/08/2012

Emilio Morenatti/AP/SIPA

In this photo taken on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, supporters of center-right Catalan Nationalist Coalition (CiU) leader Artur Mas wave pro-independence "estelada" flags during a campaign meeting in Barcelona, Spain. Catalonia holds elections on Sunday that will be seen as a test of the regional government's plans to hold a referendum on independence, and one of the key issues emerging is the theoretical place of a free Catalonia in Europe. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)/EM510/357924125839/PHOTO...