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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 сентября 2014
©Reuters 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 сентября 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 сентября 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 сентября 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 сентября 2014
Scots grapple with referendum tug-of-war at Highland games Bagpipe music, caber-tossing and tugs-of-war were on everyone's minds at the Braemar Highland games presided over by Queen Elizabeth II.
08 сентября 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 сентября 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 сентября 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 августа 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 августа 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 августа 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 августа 2014
©Reuters/Paul Hackett Cautious Royal Bank of Scotland reports sharp recovery Britain's state-rescued Royal Bank of Scotland warned over future earnings despite posting a surge in profits.
25 июля 2014
Queen smashes whisky, gives her name to Britain's biggest warship Queen Elizabeth II smashed a bottle of whisky against Britain's biggest warship as she gave her name to the new aircraft carrier at a ceremony in Scotland.
05 июля 2014
Fire engulfs historic Scottish art school A blaze ripped through one of the world's top art schools in the Scottish city of Glasgow on Friday, damaging a historic building designed by the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
24 мая 2014
Smoking ban reduces pre-term births, childhood asthma Bans on smoking in public and the workplace led to a 10 percent drop in premature births and in emergency asthma treatment for children.
28 марта 2014
Cameron urges UK to unite to stop Scottish independence British Prime Minister David Cameron will urge people in all parts of the United Kingdom on Friday to try to persuade Scots to vote 'no' in their referendum on independence.
07 февраля 2014
Scottish police helicopter pub crash causes numerous casualties A police helicopter smashed through the roof of a crowded pub in the Scottish city of Glasgow, causing numerous casualties including probable deaths and leaving several people trapped in the rubble, officials said Saturday.
30 ноября 2013
Scotland to make case for independence The Scottish government on Tuesday unveils its legal argument for independence from the United Kingdom, but nationalist leaders face an uphill battle in convincing voters to end the 300-year union.
26 ноября 2013
©Reuters Space's 'Ferrari' set to fall to Earth A science satellite dubbed the "Ferrari of space" for its sleek, finned looks will shortly run out of fuel and fall to Earth after a successful mission, the European Space Agency (ESA) says.
11 ноября 2013

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