The groundbreaking novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is coming to the screen for the first time in a Spanish language series for Netflix, the streaming service said on Wednesday. 
 
The multi-generational family tale, published in 1967, is widely considered one of the most influential novels of the 20th century and an early example of the magical realism style embraced by other Latin American authors. 
 
Garcia Marquez`s two sons will serve as executive producers on the television series, which will be filmed mainly in the author`s native Colombia. 
 
They said in a statement that the Nobel Prize winning novelist, who died in 2014, had been reluctant to sell the rights to the books for years "because he believed that it could not be made under the time constraints of a feature film, or that producing it in a language other than Spanish would not do it justice." 
However, given what has been called a new golden age of television "and the acceptance by worldwide audiences of programs in foreign languages, the time could not be better to bring an adaptation to the extraordinary global viewership that Netflix provides." 
 
The announcement follows Netflix`s acclaimed black and white Mexican movie 'Roma,'&nbsp;filmed in Spanish and indigenous Mixtec, which won three Oscars last month. 
 
Netflix in February announced it was expanding its presence in Mexico, opening an office in Mexico City and furthering its development of movie and television projects in Spanish.

The groundbreaking novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is coming to the screen for the first time in a Spanish language series for Netflix, the streaming service said on Wednesday.

The groundbreaking novel 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is coming to the screen for the first time in a Spanish language series for Netflix, the streaming service said on Wednesday. The multi-generational family tale, published in 1967, is widely considered one of the most influential novels of the 20th century and an early example of the magical realism style embraced by other Latin American authors. Garcia Marquez`s two sons will serve as executive producers on the television series, which will be filmed mainly in the author`s native Colombia. They said in a statement that the Nobel Prize winning novelist, who died in 2014, had been reluctant to sell the rights to the books for years "because he believed that it could not be made under the time constraints of a feature film, or that producing it in a language other than Spanish would not do it justice." However, given what has been called a new golden age of television "and the acceptance by worldwide audiences of programs in foreign languages, the time could not be better to bring an adaptation to the extraordinary global viewership that Netflix provides." The announcement follows Netflix`s acclaimed black and white Mexican movie 'Roma,' filmed in Spanish and indigenous Mixtec, which won three Oscars last month. Netflix in February announced it was expanding its presence in Mexico, opening an office in Mexico City and furthering its development of movie and television projects in Spanish.

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' coming to Netflix

Two US women detained by a border patrol agent in the state of Montana after he heard them speaking Spanish in a grocery store have sued the country's border protection agency.

Video of the incident -- which took place last May in the small town of Havre -- showed Agent Paul O'Neal tell Ana Suda and Martha Hernandez that he had asked to see their identification as it was unusual to hear Spanish speakers in the state, which borders Canada.

"It has to do with you guys speaking Spanish in the store in a state where it's predominately English speaking," he said.&nbsp;

"It's not illegal, it's just very unheard of up here," he told the women.

The American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed suit against US Customs and Border Protection on behalf of the women, who live in Havre.

Suda and Hernandez say in the lawsuit that O'Neal detained them for 40 minutes.

California native Hernandez and Suda, who was born in Texas, said they were standing in line to buy milk and eggs when the agent -- who was standing behind them -- commented on Hernandez's accent and asked the women where they were born.

"I asked, 'Are you serious'?" Suda said, according to the lawsuit. "Agent O'Neal responded that he was 'dead serious'."

The two women say they were then asked to show identification and questioned outside the store, before eventually being released.

"The incident itself is part of a broader pattern that we've seen of abusive tactics by border patrol which has gotten worse since the Trump administration, which has left border patrol officers feeling emboldened to take actions like this," Cody Wofsy, an attorney with the ACLU, told AFP.

"This has been devastating for (Suda and Hernandez)," he added.

"Havre is a small town, they felt ostracized and humiliated and made to feel unwelcome in their own town and in their own country."

He noted the United States has no official language, with Spanish by far the most common language spoken after English.

A Customs and Border Protection spokesman declined to comment on the case.

"As a matter of policy, US Customs and Border Protection does not comment on pending litigation," he told AFP in a statement. "However, lack of comment should not be construed as agreement or stipulation with any of the allegations."

Two US women detained by a border patrol agent in the state of Montana after he heard them speaking Spanish in a grocery store have sued the country's border protection agency.

Two US women detained by a border patrol agent in the state of Montana after he heard them speaking Spanish in a grocery store have sued the country's border protection agency. Video of the incident -- which took place last May in the small town of Havre -- showed Agent Paul O'Neal tell Ana Suda and Martha Hernandez that he had asked to see their identification as it was unusual to hear Spanish speakers in the state, which borders Canada. "It has to do with you guys speaking Spanish in the store in a state where it's predominately English speaking," he said. "It's not illegal, it's just very unheard of up here," he told the women. The American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed suit against US Customs and Border Protection on behalf of the women, who live in Havre. Suda and Hernandez say in the lawsuit that O'Neal detained them for 40 minutes. California native Hernandez and Suda, who was born in Texas, said they were standing in line to buy milk and eggs when the agent -- who was standing behind them -- commented on Hernandez's accent and asked the women where they were born. "I asked, 'Are you serious'?" Suda said, according to the lawsuit. "Agent O'Neal responded that he was 'dead serious'." The two women say they were then asked to show identification and questioned outside the store, before eventually being released. "The incident itself is part of a broader pattern that we've seen of abusive tactics by border patrol which has gotten worse since the Trump administration, which has left border patrol officers feeling emboldened to take actions like this," Cody Wofsy, an attorney with the ACLU, told AFP. "This has been devastating for (Suda and Hernandez)," he added. "Havre is a small town, they felt ostracized and humiliated and made to feel unwelcome in their own town and in their own country." He noted the United States has no official language, with Spanish by far the most common language spoken after English. A Customs and Border Protection spokesman declined to comment on the case. "As a matter of policy, US Customs and Border Protection does not comment on pending litigation," he told AFP in a statement. "However, lack of comment should not be construed as agreement or stipulation with any of the allegations."

US women detained for speaking Spanish sue border agency

Adopt an olive tree and breathe new life into Spanish village

Spanish midfielder Suso scored a brace to end his Serie A goal drought as AC Milan got back to winning ways after three consecutive draws with a 4-1 success which thwarted Sassuolo's bid to go second in Serie A on Sunday.

Champions Juventus had maintained their perfect start to the season on Saturday with a 3-1 win in their top-of-the-table clash with Napoli who remain in second place.

Juventus, with a maximum 21 points after seven games, are six points ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's team.

AC Milan needed to win to avoid losing further ground on their rivals, with Inter Milan, in fourth, after a 2-0 win over Cagliari, and AS Roma, in eighth, after a 3-1 derby win over city rivals Lazio.

Sassuolo dropped to fifth, equal on 13 points with Fiorentina and Inter Milan. AC Milan's victory came despite the absence of star striker Gonzalo Higuain with forwards

Patrick Cutrone and Fabio Borini also missing with ankle injuries. 
Suso scored his first league goal since February five minutes after the break in Modena after Ivorian Franck Kessie had put Milan ahead with a brilliant solo run on 39 minutes.

Samu Castillejo added a third on the hour mark for Gennaro Gattuso's side before Filip Djuricic pulled one back for the hosts.

Suso got his second goal four minutes into stoppage time after consultation with the video assistant referee (VAR).

Milan remain tenth in the standings, four points off Inter Milan, who occupy the final Champions League berth.

- Fiorentina move third -

Sassuolo's defeat allowed Fiorentina to move third with a 2-0 win over Atalanta. Bergamo-based Atalanta travelled to Fiorentina's Artemio Franchi stadium desperate to end a five-game winless streak.

But their hopes were jolted just after the hour when referee Paolo Valeri pointed immediately to the penalty spot, refusing to consult VAR despite Federico Chiesa going down easily from Rafael Toloi's challenge.

Jordan Veretout stepped up to slot the ball past Pierluigi Gollini after 63 minutes, and Fiorentina cemented the win when Cristiano Biraghi doubled their lead in stoppage time.

At the final whistle, tensions boiled over with furious Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini confronting Fiorentina counterpart Stefano Pioli before the pair were dragged apart.

"He shouted at me that the penalty was non-existent," said Pioli.

"They gave a penalty against us for a fingertip against Inter, so this time they gave one in our favour for light contact," added Pioli, whose side lost to Inter Milan midweek.

"We were tenacious, a little lucky."

Elsewhere, Polish striker Krzysztof Piatek became the first Serie A debutant in 68 years to score eight goals in the opening six games when he hit a brace for Genoa, who have a game in hand, in a 2-1 win over Frosinone.

Piatek got his first after 33 minutes, adding a second three minutes later. Camillo Ciano gave promoted Frosinone their first goal of the season when he converted a penalty four minutes before the break.

Torino got back to winning ways with substitute Simone Zaza sealing a late winner against tailenders Chievo.

Federico Santander scored one and set up substitute Riccardo Orsolini as Bologna came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1.

Ivory Coast forward Gervinho got his third goal in five games as Parma edged Empoli 1-0, in a showdown between two promoted teams. Empoli were twice denied by the woodwork.

Spanish midfielder Suso scored a brace to end his Serie A goal drought as AC Milan got back to winning ways after three consecutive draws with a 4-1 success which thwarted Sassuolo's bid to go second in Serie A on Sunday.

Spanish midfielder Suso scored a brace to end his Serie A goal drought as AC Milan got back to winning ways after three consecutive draws with a 4-1 success which thwarted Sassuolo's bid to go second in Serie A on Sunday. Champions Juventus had maintained their perfect start to the season on Saturday with a 3-1 win in their top-of-the-table clash with Napoli who remain in second place. Juventus, with a maximum 21 points after seven games, are six points ahead of Carlo Ancelotti's team. AC Milan needed to win to avoid losing further ground on their rivals, with Inter Milan, in fourth, after a 2-0 win over Cagliari, and AS Roma, in eighth, after a 3-1 derby win over city rivals Lazio. Sassuolo dropped to fifth, equal on 13 points with Fiorentina and Inter Milan. AC Milan's victory came despite the absence of star striker Gonzalo Higuain with forwards Patrick Cutrone and Fabio Borini also missing with ankle injuries. Suso scored his first league goal since February five minutes after the break in Modena after Ivorian Franck Kessie had put Milan ahead with a brilliant solo run on 39 minutes. Samu Castillejo added a third on the hour mark for Gennaro Gattuso's side before Filip Djuricic pulled one back for the hosts. Suso got his second goal four minutes into stoppage time after consultation with the video assistant referee (VAR). Milan remain tenth in the standings, four points off Inter Milan, who occupy the final Champions League berth. - Fiorentina move third - Sassuolo's defeat allowed Fiorentina to move third with a 2-0 win over Atalanta. Bergamo-based Atalanta travelled to Fiorentina's Artemio Franchi stadium desperate to end a five-game winless streak. But their hopes were jolted just after the hour when referee Paolo Valeri pointed immediately to the penalty spot, refusing to consult VAR despite Federico Chiesa going down easily from Rafael Toloi's challenge. Jordan Veretout stepped up to slot the ball past Pierluigi Gollini after 63 minutes, and Fiorentina cemented the win when Cristiano Biraghi doubled their lead in stoppage time. At the final whistle, tensions boiled over with furious Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini confronting Fiorentina counterpart Stefano Pioli before the pair were dragged apart. "He shouted at me that the penalty was non-existent," said Pioli. "They gave a penalty against us for a fingertip against Inter, so this time they gave one in our favour for light contact," added Pioli, whose side lost to Inter Milan midweek. "We were tenacious, a little lucky." Elsewhere, Polish striker Krzysztof Piatek became the first Serie A debutant in 68 years to score eight goals in the opening six games when he hit a brace for Genoa, who have a game in hand, in a 2-1 win over Frosinone. Piatek got his first after 33 minutes, adding a second three minutes later. Camillo Ciano gave promoted Frosinone their first goal of the season when he converted a penalty four minutes before the break. Torino got back to winning ways with substitute Simone Zaza sealing a late winner against tailenders Chievo. Federico Santander scored one and set up substitute Riccardo Orsolini as Bologna came from behind to beat Udinese 2-1. Ivory Coast forward Gervinho got his third goal in five games as Parma edged Empoli 1-0, in a showdown between two promoted teams. Empoli were twice denied by the woodwork.

Suso ends goal drought as AC Milan defeat Sassuolo

Socialist Pedro Sanchez was sworn in on Saturday as Spain's seventh head of government since its return to democracy in the late 1970s, taking over from veteran conservative Mariano Rajoy who was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/parliament-ousts-spain-pm-replaced-by-socialist-leader-141570">ousted</a> on Friday over a corruption scandal.

One of Sanchez' main challenges will be to try and find a way out of the crisis in the wealthy Catalonia region, where a new nationalist government was due to be sworn in on Saturday.

Sanchez was sworn in as Spanish prime minister before King Felipe, his right hand on the constitution -- the first time that was not done with the Bible or a crucifix.

Sanchez became prime minister with only 84 seats for his Socialist Party in the 350-member assembly thanks to support from the hard-left Podemos and smaller nationalist parties.

He said he intends to steer the country through to mid-2020 when the parliamentary term ends.

But his majority - the smallest for a Spanish government since the return to democracy following Francisco Franco's death in 1975, makes it unclear how long his administration can last.

Sanchez's predecessor the veteran conservative Mariano Rajoy was ousted on Friday over a corruption scandal

Socialist Pedro Sanchez was sworn in on Saturday as Spain's seventh head of government since its return to democracy in the late 1970s, taking over from veteran conservative Mariano Rajoy who was ousted on Friday over a corruption scandal. One of Sanchez' main challenges will be to try and find a way out of the crisis in the wealthy Catalonia region, where a new nationalist government was due to be sworn in on Saturday. Sanchez was sworn in as Spanish prime minister before King Felipe, his right hand on the constitution -- the first time that was not done with the Bible or a crucifix. Sanchez became prime minister with only 84 seats for his Socialist Party in the 350-member assembly thanks to support from the hard-left Podemos and smaller nationalist parties. He said he intends to steer the country through to mid-2020 when the parliamentary term ends. But his majority - the smallest for a Spanish government since the return to democracy following Francisco Franco's death in 1975, makes it unclear how long his administration can last.

Pedro Sanchez sworn in as new Spanish Prime Minister

A Manhattan-based lawyer has been receiving flak for talking disrespectfully to the staff&nbsp;of a restaurant. According to reports, the man hurled racially-charged rant on Spanish speaking staff of Manhattan's Fresh Kitchen restaurants on Tuesday.

The video of the incident has gone viral and shows the man threatening the staff and shouting at them for speaking in Spanish. "The clients of your staff are speaking Spanish to customers when they should be speaking English," the man said in the video.&nbsp;

"I pay for their welfare, I pay for their ability to be here. The least they could do is speak English," the man shouted and threatened to deport the cafe workers.&nbsp;

The man, identified as Aaron Schlossberg, is known to have been involved in another confrontation previously. A video from 2016 confirms the same where Schlossberg could be seen calling another man an "ugly foreigner".

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Meanwhile, social media had a field day trolling Schlossberg after videos emerged showing him running away from reporters in New York City.&nbsp;

The man, identified as Aaron Schlossberg, is known to have been involved in another confrontation previously

A Manhattan-based lawyer has been receiving flak for talking disrespectfully to the staff of a restaurant. According to reports, the man hurled racially-charged rant on Spanish speaking staff of Manhattan's Fresh Kitchen restaurants on Tuesday. The video of the incident has gone viral and shows the man threatening the staff and shouting at them for speaking in Spanish. "The clients of your staff are speaking Spanish to customers when they should be speaking English," the man said in the video. "I pay for their welfare, I pay for their ability to be here. The least they could do is speak English," the man shouted and threatened to deport the cafe workers. The man, identified as Aaron Schlossberg, is known to have been involved in another confrontation previously. A video from 2016 confirms the same where Schlossberg could be seen calling another man an "ugly foreigner". “Tough guy” racist, Aaron Schlossberg running scared in NYC today ? He also got evicted from his office space ??‍♂️pic.twitter.com/jEDjHYNEiO — UnsilentMajority ? (@The_UnSilent_) May 18, 2018 × Meanwhile, social media had a field day trolling Schlossberg after videos emerged showing him running away from reporters in New York City.

Watch: New York lawyer threatens to deport cafe workers for speaking Spanish

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/popular-song-despacito-singer-luis-fonsi-named-as-puerto-ricos-new-tourism-ambassador-19128" target="_blank">Luis Fonsi</a> and Daddy Yankee&rsquo;s &ldquo;Despacito,&rdquo; featuring Justin Bieber continues&nbsp;its&nbsp;run&nbsp;on&nbsp;streaming services&nbsp;by now&nbsp;reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify. With this, Despacito&nbsp;became the&nbsp;first Spanish-language song to reach the milestone.

The 1 billion list includes&nbsp;Drake&rsquo;s &ldquo;One Dance,&rdquo; &ldquo;Closer&rdquo; by The Chainsmokers, &ldquo;Shape of You&rdquo; and &ldquo;Thinking Out Loud&rdquo; by Ed Sheeran, and Major Lazer, DJ Snake and M&Oslash;&rsquo;s &ldquo;Lean On.&rdquo;

For Justin Bieber,&nbsp;&ldquo;Despacito&rdquo; marks his third song on the list as&nbsp;&ldquo;Sorry&rdquo; and &ldquo;Love Yourself&rdquo; have also reached a billion streams previously.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-despacito-songwriter-first-latino-nominated-in-grammys-song-of-the-year-category-25835" target="_blank">Also Read:&nbsp;&#39;Despacito&#39; songwriter, first Latino nominated in Grammys Song of the Year category</a>

Here is a list of songs that reached 1 billion streams on Spotify:

Dec. 15, 2016: &quot;One Dance&quot; - Drake

May 19, 2017: &quot;Closer&quot; - The Chainsmokers, feat. Halsey

June 8, 2017: &quot;Shape of You&quot; - Ed Sheeran

June 26, 2017: &quot;Lean On&quot; - Major Lazer, DJ Snake &amp; M&Oslash;

Nov. 30, 2017: &quot;Sorry&quot; - Justin Bieber

Dec. 21, 2017: &quot;Thinking Out Loud&quot; - Ed Sheeran

Jan. 30, 2018: &quot;Love Yourself&quot; - Justin Bieber

Jan. 30, 2018: &quot;Despacito&quot; remix - Luis Fonsi &amp; Daddy Yankee, feat. Justin Bieber

The hit song is by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber

Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee’s “Despacito,” featuring Justin Bieber continues its run on streaming services by now reaching 1 billion streams on Spotify. With this, Despacito became the first Spanish-language song to reach the milestone. The 1 billion list includes Drake’s “One Dance,” “Closer” by The Chainsmokers, “Shape of You” and “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran, and Major Lazer, DJ Snake and MØ’s “Lean On.” For Justin Bieber, “Despacito” marks his third song on the list as “Sorry” and “Love Yourself” have also reached a billion streams previously. Also Read: 'Despacito' songwriter, first Latino nominated in Grammys Song of the Year category Here is a list of songs that reached 1 billion streams on Spotify: Dec. 15, 2016: "One Dance" - Drake May 19, 2017: "Closer" - The Chainsmokers, feat. Halsey June 8, 2017: "Shape of You" - Ed Sheeran June 26, 2017: "Lean On" - Major Lazer, DJ Snake & MØ Nov. 30, 2017: "Sorry" - Justin Bieber Dec. 21, 2017: "Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran Jan. 30, 2018: "Love Yourself" - Justin Bieber Jan. 30, 2018: "Despacito" remix - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee, feat. Justin Bieber

'Despacito' is first Spanish language song to reach a billion streams on Spotify

Romania&#39;s anti-mafia police have seized 2.5 tonnes of cocaine worth at least 600 million Euros ($667.20 million) street value, hidden in banana containers from Colombia in the Black Sea port of Constanta, the country&#39;s biggest ever haul. 
 
The police, which arrested four Lithuanians and one Colombian after a six month-long operation including undercover agents and help from US authorities, said the cocaine was due to be transferred to trucks and sent to the Netherlands. 
 
&quot;The plan was that trucks hired from different companies and bound for the Netherlands were due to transport the drugs among marble (construction) materials,&quot; head of the anti-mafia prosecutor&#39;s office, Daniel Horodniceanu, said. 
 
The drugs belonged to an international crime ring also comprising an ethnic Morocan with Spanish and Dutch citizenship. The man was arrested by Spanish police. 
 
The containers had arrived from Colombia last week. 
 
(Reuters)

The drugs were found hidden in banana containers from Colombia, and were to be shipped via truck concealed amid construction material

Romania's anti-mafia police have seized 2.5 tonnes of cocaine worth at least 600 million Euros ($667.20 million) street value, hidden in banana containers from Colombia in the Black Sea port of Constanta, the country's biggest ever haul. The police, which arrested four Lithuanians and one Colombian after a six month-long operation including undercover agents and help from US authorities, said the cocaine was due to be transferred to trucks and sent to the Netherlands. "The plan was that trucks hired from different companies and bound for the Netherlands were due to transport the drugs among marble (construction) materials," head of the anti-mafia prosecutor's office, Daniel Horodniceanu, said. The drugs belonged to an international crime ring also comprising an ethnic Morocan with Spanish and Dutch citizenship. The man was arrested by Spanish police. The containers had arrived from Colombia last week. (Reuters)

Record 2.5-tonnes of cocaine seized in Romania

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