Spain: Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy forced out of office

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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has been forced out of office by a no-confidence vote in parliament.

Socialist leader Pedro Sánchez, who filed the motion after Mr Rajoy's party was implicated in a corruption scandal, will become prime minister. 

"We're going to sign a new page in the history of democracy in our country," Mr Sánchez said ahead of Friday's vote.

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