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Rivals clash, stocks hit ahead of Brexit vote
Stock markets extended a global sell off after polls indicated increasing support for an exit from the 28 member bloc on June 23
Sturgeon announces bid for Scottish leadership
Deputy First Minister Sturgeon; I want to serve my party and my country and I believe I am the best person for the job
Scotland fears loss of new powers in referendum hangover
Many people do not trust a Westminster elite preoccupied by a general election in May to honor a pledge of accelerated devolution made in the heat of the campaign
Scottish independence leader Salmond to step down
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond concedes defeat and says he would be stepping down from his post and from the leadership of his Scottish National Party at its conference in November
Europe breathes sigh of relief after Scotland vote
While the European Union had stayed officially neutral before the vote there was clear relief in Brussels after the result that the first ever break up of a member state was off the cards
What's next for Scotland? No independence, more powers
Scotland may have rejected independence but will now be handed new powers by Britain which could amount to effective home rule – though experts warn that agreeing these could be messy
It's a No: Scotland rejects independence
UPDATED While the United Kingdom survived a potential end to a 3 century old union it could soon look very different
Rappler Newscast | September 18, 2014
VP Binay: Allegations against me can t stand in court Drilon: No time to tackle Aquinop s 2nd term Polls open in Scotland independence vote
Stay or go? Scotland votes on independence from Britain
3RD UPDATE A record number of Scottish voters are expected to cast their vote on whether to stay or leave the United Kingdom
Yes or No? Scotland set to vote on independence
UPDATED This is our opportunity of a lifetime and we must seize it with both hands the people of Scotland will hold in our hands the exclusive solemn power to define our nation for the future
'No' narrowly leads as Scotland campaign enters final day
Three polls show the pro independence side had gained ground in the final weeks of the debate but that the No campaign was still ahead by a slim margin
Leaders pledge powers in final push before Scottish vote
With polls showing an extremely tight vote on Thursday campaigners for and against keeping Scotland in the United Kingdom pulled out all the stops
Queen of Scots, but for how long?
Scottish separatists say they will keep Queen Elizabeth II if the country votes to leave the United Kingdom but some question how secure the monarchy would be post independence
Nationalists march against 'biased' BBC Scotland vote coverage
Demonstrators claimed that coverage by the British broadcaster has been biased against the separatist Yes camp which wants Scotland to break away from the rest of Britain
Rivals race for support in 'knife-edge' Scotland vote
Campaigners for and against Scottish independence raced to win over undecided voters ahead of the historic referendum as religious leaders prayed for harmony and music fans gathered for a separatist concert
Scotland prepares for historic independence vote
The election is like no other that Scotland has ever seen and has stirred fevered debate as well as concern on the financial markets about how to separate two deeply intertwined economies
New Scottish polls suggest slight lead for 'No' camp
There is everything to play for and this will spur on everybody who wants and is working hard for a Yes to redouble their efforts says a spokesman for Yes Scotland
Scottish referendum campaign switches focus to Glasgow
Pro independence leader Alex Salmond says he is confident of victory despite a new poll showing the pro UK campaign recovering lost ground
Scotland will make history, says pro-independence leader
Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond: As a country we are rediscovering self confidence as a nation we are finding our voice On September 18 we the people hold our destiny in our own hands
An independent Scotland: Issues at stake
UPDATED Money oil the Royal family: Issues Scotland and the United Kingdom need to discuss if Scots decide on independence
British PM to head to Scotland as independence vote tightens
UPDATED Cameron Miliband Clegg: Our message to the Scottish people will be simple: We want you to stay
Pro-UK parties plan Scottish referendum fightback
Conservative British Prime Minister David Cameron will try to convince skeptics that Edinburgh would swiftly get more powers following a No vote
Scottish independence campaign leads poll for first time
The Sunday Times also reports that Queen Elizabeth II feels a great deal of concern over the independence vote and has asked for daily updates
Second poll shows jump in support for Scottish independence
The pro independence Yes Scotland campaign says the poll showed their group had momentum as the September 18 referendum nears
Scotland mails independence ballots after debate clash
One sixth of the Scottish electorate – some 700 000 people – could receive their polling papers as early as Wednesday August 27 and begin answering the question: Should Scotland be an independent country?
Leaders battle in final Scottish independence debate
The debate was heated with the two rivals interrupting challenging and talking over each other on topics that ranged from what currency an independent Scotland would use oil reserves defense to the fate of the National Health Service
Scotland leaders in last independence TV debate
The campaign on both sides has adopted a lighter tone in recent days with leading figures taking on the ice bucket challenge
Scotland's selfie generation cool on independence
While most teenagers might be expected to disagree with their parents opinion polls suggest their views on independence from Britain are in line with older Scots most of whom look set to vote No
Tough fight for 'Yes' in Scotland independence vote
With a month to go Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond is struggling to convince a majority of Scots on the key question: whether Scotland s economy is strong enough to support independence
Tempers flare in heated TV debate on Scotland's future
Both campaigns had said the debate could be a turning point in the campaign for the September 18 referendum when 4 million Scots will vote on their future – but in the end neither side delivered a knock out blow
Opposing sides in Scotland independence debate set for TV face-off
The debate in Glasgow comes six weeks before Scots go to the polls on whether to break up the union with England Wales and Northern Ireland
Independent Scotland will be 'Northern Light' to rest of UK
After Scottish independence the growth of a strong economic power in the north of these islands would benefit everyone – our closest neighbors in the north of England more than anyone
British cabinet to meet in Scotland, focus on North Sea oil
The fate of North Sea oil revenues is one of the biggest issues ahead of a referendum on September 18 that will decide whether Scotland will end its 300 year old union with England
Scottish police helicopter pub crash causes numerous casualties
More than 100 revelers had been listening to a band in the pub before the accident occurred
Independent Scotland would keep Queen, dump nuclear deterrent
Nationalist leader Alex Salmond and his party is struggling to convince Scots to vote for Scotland s independence with a survey saying majority would vote against it
Independent Scotland's first elections 'in 2016'
Alex Salmond also challenged British Prime Minister David Cameron to take part in a head to head television debate before the referendum in 2014
With year to go, Scotland divided over independence
First Minister Alex Salmond says independence offered the best route to a more prosperous country – but a new opinion poll shows he is currently losing the argument
Cameron appeals to Scots one year before referendum
Cameron: I hope passionately that Scotland decides to remain within our United Kingdom What we have works and it works well
Scotland secures terms for 2014 independence vote
Britain s prime minister and Scotland s first minister signed an agreement on Monday October 15 to hold a referendum in 2014 on Scottish independence that could lead to the United Kingdom breaking up after 300 years
British, Scottish leaders set for deal on independence vote
British Prime Minister David Cameron and Scotland s first minister Alex Salmond are set to approve on Monday October 15 plans for a referendum on Scottish independence
