Another Madrid landmark, a bit of a Transición icon, is about to bite the dust, and it's blaming CD piracy and Internet downloads for the damage. What will go in its place? Not McDonald's, at least - there's already one right next door. Mark my words, it'll be the Prado next.

Meanwhile, Spanish soccer coach Luis Aragonés has been fined €3000 (about $4000) for his racist remarks before the game against England in November. $4000? That'll hurt him no end.
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