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Spanish navy arrests pirates

Spanish navy arrests piratesMadrid  - The Spanish frigate Numancia intercepted and arrested nine alleged pirates suspected of attacking the Italian cruise ship MS Melody, media reports said.

A French and an Indian warship, as well as a helicopter and two surveillance planes also participated in the operation, which took place Sunday north of the Seychelles.

The alleged pirates were detected near the position were the attack on the MS Melody took place late Saturday. The attackers abandoned one of their two boats, which was found by the Indian warship Nirdeshak.

Michel to take charge at troubled Getafe

Michel to take charge at troubled Getafe Madrid - Former Spain World Cup midfielder Michel has agreed to take charge at troubled Getafe, according to the digital versions of AS and Marca on Monday evening. Both websites claim that Michel, 46, has agreed to take over from Victor Munoz, who was sacked earlier on Monday - the 10th Liga coach to be axed this season.

Michel, whose full name is Jose Miguel Gonzalez, will have his work cut out trying to save Getafe, who are fourth from bottom in La Liga.

Struggling Getafe sack coach Victor

Struggling Getafe sack coach Victor Madrid - Struggling Spanish Liga club Getafe said Monday it had dismissed coach Victor Munoz.

The final nail in Victor's coffin was Sunday's 2-1 defeat at home to Villarreal, a result which leaves Getafe fourth from bottom and in big trouble.

Victor, a Spanish international midfielder in the 1980s, is the 10th Liga coach to be sacked this season.

Real Madrid fans unsure about snatching league from Barcelona

Real Madrid fans unsure about snatching league from Barcelona Madrid - The fans of Spanish giants Real Madrid are unsure about their team getting ahead of leaders Barcelona in the race for the Liga title. Real are just four points behind Barca after Sunday's 4-2 win away to third-placed Sevilla, and Barca have to visit Real's Estadio Bernabeu next Saturday.

Two years ago Real dramatically overturned Barca's lead and snatched the title away from the Catalans on the final day. This season, the whites have won 17 out of their

Tenth case of suspected swine flu in Spain

Tenth case of suspected swine flu in Spain Barcelona - Two more suspected cases of swine flu have been discovered in Spain, bringing the total number to 10, hospital sources and health officials said Monday. The cases were discovered in Barcelona and in the central region of Castile-La Mancha.

Patients suspected of suffering from swine flu are being kept in isolation under observation in several hospitals across the country, Health Minister Trinidad Jimenez said.

The patients were young Spaniards who had returned recently from Mexico. None of them was reported in a serious condition.

President Patil expresses satisfaction over visit to Spain and Poland

President Patil expresses satisfaction over visit to Spain and PolandOn board from Poland, April 27 : President Pratibha Patil has expressed satisfaction over her week-long visit to Spain and Poland, as it helped to bring India closer to these countries.

Speaking to journalists on board during her return journey to New Delhi from Poland, President Patil on Monday said that she was satisfied by the overall response she received from the governments in Spain and Poland.

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