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Organized crime would probably grow because it is clear they are linked, and risks for Europe and the United States would grow, Perez Rubalcaba said.

Spain: Al-Qaeda possibly buying Libyan war weapons 2011

They also agreed to reach out to the African Union to step up joint counterterrorism efforts, Perez Rubalcaba said.

Spain: Al-Qaeda possibly buying Libyan war weapons 2011

Spanish Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero has ordered a military unit in charge of civil emergencies in the area, and Deputy Prime Minister Alfredo Perez Rubalcaba is expected there to assess the damage early Thursday.

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Rubalcaba briefed reporters during a break in a meeting with colleagues from five other EU countries and Homeland Security Director Janet Napolitano.

Spain: Al-Qaeda possibly buying Libyan war weapons 2011

Besides Rubalcaba and Napolitano, the meeting was attended by representatives of Italy, Germany, France, Britain and Poland.

Spain: Al-Qaeda possibly buying Libyan war weapons 2011

But Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba, leader of Spain's Socialist party, said he will oppose Mr. Rajoy's promised austerity.

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On Friday, Mr. Rubalcaba pledged to make further economic overhauls his priority if he is elected.

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The Socialists' selection of 60-year-old political veteran Alfredo Pérez Rubalcaba as its candidate for prime minister has boosted the spirits of party faithful who see him as a steady hand.

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A poll published earlier this week by the Center for Sociology Studies showed the Popular Party's lead over the Socialists narrowing to seven points in July from 10 points in April, which analysts attributed to a favorable reception for Mr. Rubalcaba.

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Perez Rubalcaba said fairly sophisticated weapons from Libyan army forces fighting to keep Moammar Gadhafi in power as rebel forces try to oust him are being sold by traffickers at Libya's southern border and possibly ending up in the hands of AQMI.

Spain: Al-Qaeda possibly buying Libyan war weapons 2011