As the Catalan Parliament in Barcelona cast votes for or against independence from Spain, secessionist supporters watched outside and celebrated the outcome. There were also reports that Spanish prosecutors were preparing to file rebellion charges against Catalan President Carles Puigdemont. Catalonia declared independence from Spain on Oct. 27. [Catalonia’s independence vote: What you need to know]After the day’s votes, the Trump administration came down on the side of Madrid. Read moreMeet the two jailed activists behind Catalonia’s independence movementHow fake news helped shape the Catalonia independence voteToday’s coverage from Post correspondents around the worldLike Washington Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news

Source: Washington Post October 27, 2017 10:38 UTC