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Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says

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An elderly woman whose eviction sparked nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis and a political row that triggered early elections has died, according to Madrid's tenants union.

Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years on 23 September after she was unable to afford rent increases.

The company that owned the flat later offered to allow her to return at a lower rate - but she was unable to sign an agreement as she had been admitted to hospital.

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Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait

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Trump backs away from top aides who reportedly advised pro-Russia government

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