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Catalan firefighters drive to Scotland to back independence
A group of Catalan firefighters arrived in Glasgow to lend their support to a "Yes" vote in Scotland's independence referendum.
18 September 2014
Scotland's 'Yes' campaign winning Facebook battle
Scotland's "Yes" campaign appears to have the edge online, figures released by Facebook showed.
17 September 2014
'We love you, don't go', London rally tells Scotland
Thousands gathered in London to urge Scottish voters to reject independence and stay in the United Kingdom in a landmark referendum in three days' time.
16 September 2014
UK PM warns Scottish independence would be 'painful divorce'
British Prime Minister warned that if the country voted for independence from the UK, it would not be a "trial separation" but a "painful divorce".
16 September 2014
Queen hopes Scottish voters 'think carefully' before vote
Queen Elizabeth II hopes Scotland will "think very carefully" about their decision on whether to become an independent country.
15 September 2014
British celebrities pick sides in Scottish referendum
Scotland's independence debate has gripped the world of show business, pitting heavyweights such as Paul McCartney and Sean Connery on opposite sides.
13 September 2014
Yen falls further, pound higher as Scotland vote looms
The yen fell again against the dollar and euro while the pound edged higher amid polls in Scotland showing a small majority against breaking from the UK.
13 September 2014
Scotland ready to make history: independence leader
Scotland's pro-independence leade said the "eyes of the world" were on a referendum next week as officials reported record numbers registering to vote.
12 September 2014
Catalans can't be stopped from voting on independence: leader
Catalonia's president warned it was "practically impossible" to stop the region voting on secession from Spain.
11 September 2014
If Scotland independence recognised, Crimea wants the same
Crimea's Kremlin-loyal leader said that if the world recognises an independent Scotland, then it should also offer similar to Crimea.
10 September 2014
Scotland referendum campaigns neck and neck: poll
The rival campaigns in the Scottish independence vote are tied with just over a week to go.
09 September 2014
Scottish vote reveals cracks in United Kingdom
The referendum has fired up debate in the rest of the United Kingdom over London's dominance and the historic ties that hold the country together.
05 September 2014
Second poll shows jump in support for Scottish independence
A second poll showed support for Scottish independence rising from the historic referendum, more than halving the lead of the anti-independence camp.
02 September 2014
Support for Scottish independence growing: poll
Support for Scottish independence is increasing ahead of a referendum, amid attempts by David Cameron to make the business case for retaining the union.
29 August 2014
Cameron urges Scotland to stay as business leaders clash over independence
British Prime Minister heads to Scotland to make the business case for it remaining part of Britain.
28 August 2014
Ukraine says captured 'Russian soldiers' ahead of key talks
Kiev's security service said its army in the war-torn east has captured 10 Russian paratroopers on Ukrainian soil.
26 August 2014
Rebels parade captured soldiers as Kiev marks independence day
Pro-Russian rebels in eastern Ukraine paraded dozens of captured soldiers before a jeering crowd in mockery of Independence Day celebrations.
25 August 2014
Edinburgh and London grapple over North Sea's black gold
North Sea oil has been at the centre of fierce debate over Scotland's future ahead of an independence vote next month.
22 August 2014
Leading Scottish historian backs independence campaign
Prominent Scottish historian Tom Devine backed independence on Sunday in a boost to the Yes campaign a month from the referendum.
18 August 2014
IT-savvy India no longer land of 'snake charmers': Modi
Prime Minister said a "digital India" could compete with the world and hailed its IT professionals for banishing the country's image.
15 August 2014