MADRID—Catalonia’s regional assembly elected a new leader, likely clearing the way for the Rajoy administration in Madrid to end direct rule over the restive region. Lawmakers on Monday elected Quim Torra, a hard-line separatist, to lead the regional government in Barcelona, with 66 votes in favor and 65 votes opposed. Four lawmakers abstained. Although...

Source: Wall Street Journal May 14, 2018 12:59 UTC