ETA ready for talks with new Spanish govt

In a statement released through Basque newspaper Gara, the group called on Spanish prime-minister elect Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero to make "strong and courageous" gestures for peace.

ETA said it was "disposed (to) pursuing a solution through dialogue" with the Socialist-led government which won a general election a week ago. But the separatist movement renewed its commitment to "continue the struggle" for Basques independence.

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