After centuries as steadfast symbol of British empire, Gibraltar tipping into Spanish hands

AP Worldstream | January 17, 2002| | Copyright

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Dateline: GIBRALTAR The Rock isn't as steady as it used to be.

After nearly three centuries under British rule, the Rock of Gibraltar _ a synonym for dependability and a symbol of the British empire's former invincibility _ is tipping back into Spanish hands, to the alarm of many of its residents.

The Spanish and British governments have revived negotiations after 13 years of deadlock on the future of Europe's only colony and pledged to reach an agreement by summer, which many people expect to lead to decolonization.

That would fulfill a long-held Spanish dream and rid ...

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