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Wednesday, 24 September 2014

Scottish nationalist Sturgeon says to run for leadership of independence party

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(Reuters) - Scottish nationalist Nicola Sturgeon said on Wednesday she would run for the leadership of the Scottish National Party (SNP), a job that would make her Scotland's most powerful politician. After failing to secure Scotland's backing for independence in a referendum last...
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Sunday, 21 September 2014

SCOTLAND'S LEADER: VOTERS 'TRICKED' IN REFERENDUM

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(AP) — The debate over Scotland's future fizzled amid a bitter war of words Sunday, with the Scottish leader claiming his countrymen were "tricked" into rejecting independence in a referendum and Britain's three main political parties bickering over how to take political reform forward.Alex...
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Tuesday, 16 September 2014

NEXT TITLE: ELIZABETH, QUEEN OF SCOTS?

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LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II can keep her magnificent Scottish castle at Balmoral should Scots vote for independence — and chances are she will be able to keep her role as well.As Thursday's referendum nears, questions are being been raised about Scotland's future relationship with...
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Chevron will stay in Scotland regardless of referendum, CEO says

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(Reuters) - Chevron Corp will continue to extract oil and natural gas from the North Sea regardless of whether Scotland votes to stay or leave the United Kingdom, Chief Executive John Watson said on Tuesday."It's a choice for the Scottish people and the people of the U.K.," Watson said...
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Scottish 'don't knows' hold key to historic vote

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(Reuters) - Scotland's independence campaign has stoked strong passions on both sides but with just two days until Thursday's historic referendum, it is the quiet waverers who may hold the balance of power.Scotland decides on Sept 18. whether to sever centuries-old ties with the rest...
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