Catalan crisis: Spain PM Rajoy demands direct rule

He said he wanted to dismiss Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont, his vice-president and all regional ministers.

Mr Rajoy's speech was met with applause in the Spanish senate, where his Partido Popular has a majority.

Earlier this month Catalonia held a disputed referendum on the issue.

Source: bbc.com

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