PSOE News

Spain`s Socialist Party was on the verge of "civil war" Thursday after half its leadership staged a coup, in what could turn out to be good news for those desperate to end the country`s political deadlock.

The majority secessionist lawmakers in Catalonia's parliament have voted in a new leader, tasking him with overseeing the wealthy region's breakaway from Spain in a last-minute show of unity after months of bitter infighting.