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Extra! Deadly Attack In Barcelona School

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La Vanguardia, April 21, 2015

A deadly attack by a student in a Barcelona high school was the lead story throughout the Spanish press on Tuesday. The headline on the city's leading daily La Vanguardia reads: “Shock After The Murder Of A Teacher By The Hand Of A Child.”

The newspaper reports that the 13-year-old student injured his Spanish teacher with a crossbow, before killing a 35-year old substitute teacher with a knife. He then went into other classrooms and stabbed numerous students, four of whom have been hospitalized.

According to several sources, a few days before Monday's attack the unnamed boy had declared that he wanted to kill all his teachers and then commit suicide. As the suspect is under 14 years old, he cannot be arrested or tried as a criminal, though in extreme cases youths can be held in specialized centers.

ABOUT THE SOURCE: La Vanguardia is a leading daily based in Barcelona, published in both Spanish and Catalan. It was founded in 1881.

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FOCUS: Russia-Ukraine War

With His Trip To Moscow, Xi Has Sent A Clear Message To The World

China has adopted a stance of pro-Putin neutrality since the start of Russia's invasion. But this is not an alliance of equals. China has the upper-hand and sees the opportunity to present itself as an alternative world leader.

Photo of ​Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping in Moscow during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and China's President Xi Jinping in Moscow during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.

Pierre Haski

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PARIS — While Russia is mired in Ukraine, and Vladimir Putin has become the target of an international arrest warrant, China appeared as a lifeline.

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Xi Jinping’s presence in Moscow from Monday to Wednesday was a bit like the "quiet force" visiting a friend in trouble. They offer him "face," as the Chinese expression for showing respect goes, referring to him as "dear friend"...

But reality sets in very quickly: between the couple, Beijing has the upper hand — and Moscow has no choice.

Since the invasion of Ukraine, China has observed what one diplomat astutely calls a "pro-Putin neutrality", a subtle balance that suits Beijing more than Moscow. Putin could have hoped for more active support, especially in the delivery of arms, technological products, or ways to circumvent Western sanctions. But China is helping Russia sparingly, while making sure to not incur sanctions in turn.

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