Spain's divided parliament convenes at time of political turmoil Spain's parliament holds its first session, with lawmakers from four main parties taking their seats at a time of political turmoil, intensified by a resurgent secessionist threat in the Catalonia region. The fresh air breathed into the assembly by the new parties was highlighted by the image of lawmaker Carolina Bescansa cradling her baby and of Spain's first black lawmaker, Rita Bosaho, taking her seat. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITE