Tensions mount as Scotland goes its own way on virus lockdown
First independence. Then Brexit. Now Scotland's handling of the coronavirus outbreak has stirred up fresh tensions with the UK government, despite an initial unified approach.
Sixty years on, Africa still seeks right model for growth
As 1960 dawned, sub-Saharan Africa braced for historic change: that year, 17 of its countries were destined to gain independence from European colonial powers
Who are the youths behind the Catalonia protest violence?
The violent protests that have swept Catalonia over the jailing of nine separatist leaders have involved veteran anarchists and youthful troublemakers as well as outraged separatists
EU marks 10th anniversary of Russia-Georgia accord
The EU High Representative called the continuing Russian military presence in South Ossetia.
Separatism has ‘come to an end’: Madrid envoy to Catalonia
Has Catalonia's bid for independence run out of steam?
Catalonia to Corsica – the European regions that have large separatist movements
Will Catalonia's unilateral declaration of independence encourage other European regions to launch similar political movements?
Catalonia declares independence from Spain: What does it mean?
Spain moves to take over the running of Catalonia after the rebellious region's parliament unilaterally declaring independence. So what happens now?
Catalan parliament votes to split from Spain
Catalan lawmakers have voted to declare independence from Spain while Madrid has vowed to "restore legality" and quash the region's secessionist bid.
Catalonia independence in pictures
Spain has been plunged into turmoil since Catalonia held a disputed independence referendum on October 1.
Madrid rejects invitation to talks with Catalan separatists
King Felipe VI condemned pro-independence politicians in Catalonia for damaging national unity and called on the state to restore the "constitutional order and normal functioning of institutions."