Spanish PM Rajoy turns down king's offer to form new government

Spain’s prime minister lacks support to form coalition with Socialists next to try to piece together a government after inconclusive electionsSpain’s conservative prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, has turned down an offer by King Felipe VI to try to form a new government following last month’s inconclusive elections.The news, in a statement from Spain’s royal palace on Friday evening, followed a week of talks between the monarch and party leaders. Continue reading...