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An informal vote on independence for Catalonia has shown more than 80% in favour, officials say.
The provisional results followed a day of voting across the autonomous region in north-eastern Spain.
The non-binding vote went ahead after Spain's constitutional court ruled out a formal referendum.
Earlier, Catalan leader Artur Mas hailed the non-binding poll "a great success" that should pave the way for a formal referendum.
"We have earned the right to a referendum," he told cheering supporters.
"Once again Catalonia has shown that it wants to rule itself."
Source: Catalonia vote 80 back independence - officials - eReporter