Independence

Scottish voters remain split over independence after fresh referendum bid

LONDON, July 3 (Reuters) - Voters in Scotland remain evenly split over whether or not they support independence from the rest of Britain, a poll published by the Sunday Times showed, days…

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Explainer-Scotland’s difficult route to another independence referendum

Scottish independence supporters are calling Thursday's election the most important in the nation's history as they vow that if they win a majority in the devolved parliament, they will push…

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Greece celebrates 200 years of independence in pared-back ceremony

ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece celebrated 200 years since the start of its struggle for independence from the Ottoman Empire on Thursday with a ceremony that was to mark a new…

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Scottish nationalists lay groundwork for second independence referendum

LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The Scottish National Party published a "Roadmap to Referendum" on Saturday, laying out plans for another vote on Scottish independence just as the United Kingdom…

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Scottish nationalists set for record majority, boosting independence push

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Scottish nationalists are on course to win a record majority in elections for Scotland's devolved parliament that would start a new push for independence, an…

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Sturgeon reviving plans for second Scottish independence referendum

Nicola Sturgeon has revived plans for a possible second Scottish referendum on independence from the UK, pledging to publish draft legislation for a new vote before next May’s elections for…

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Sturgeon promises that Scottish will get right to decide own future Johnson rejects demand for second independence referendum

Update: Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has promised that the Scottish people "will get the right to decide our own future" after UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson declined to allow…

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Johnson tells Sturgeon he opposes another Scottish independence vote

Boris Johnson, the paint still wet on his thumping UK election triumph, took no time to flex his political muscle on Friday as he moved to try and shut the…

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Independent Scotland ‘within touching distance’, claims Nicola Sturgeon

An independent Scotland is “within touching distance”, Nicola Sturgeon will tell a pro-independence rally in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon. Her promise comes as Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn insisted that a…

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U.S Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sends message for Malta’s Independence Day celebrations

The following is the message that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sent to the Maltese people for the celebration of Independence Day: On behalf of the American people…

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On this Day in 1964, Malta becomes Independent

Four months after a referendum on independence and 164 years after it joined the British Empire, Malta became a sovereign Commonwealth realm. In 1961 – after years of intense negotiations…

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Photo Story: The Great Military Parade 2019 in Santiago

Puppies of the canine brigade of Carabineros participate in what is known as The Great Military Parade 2019, in the framework of the celebration of the national holidays, which…

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Photo Story: Mexico City from above

Aerial view of Mexico City as military planes flying over the Mexican capital during the 209th anniversary of the Independence of Mexico earlier this week. Photo: EPA-EFE/Sashenka Gutiérrez

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Photo Story: Explosions mars Afghanistan independence celebrations

An Afghan soldier marks the Independence Day in Helmand, Afghanistan, 19 August 2019. On Monday Afghanistan is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its independence from British rule on 19 August.…

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Photo Story: The Indian Army Corps of Signals Motorcycle Rider Display Team

Riders from Indian Army Corps of Signals Motorcycle Rider Display Team, as they perform during an event organized by the Indian Army on the occasion of India's Independence Day in…

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Photo Story: Independence Day in Pakistan

Pakistani boy wave Pakistan's national flag as the nation celebrate Independence Day and to express solidarity with the people of Kashmir, in Karachi, Pakistan, 14 August 2019. Pakistan celebrates its…

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Brexit experience demonstrates the need for Scotland’s independence – Sturgeon

In an interview on Der Spiegel, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon stressed the case in favour of a second referendum for Brexit and the Independence of Scotland. "I think the…

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Scottish goverment publishes legislation, paving way for second independence referendum

The Scottish government on Wednesday published legislation intended to pave the way for a second referendum on independence, saying it would be a “democratic outrage” if UK authorities were to…

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Welsh Independence Rally attracts hundreds in Cardiff

A Welsh independence rally, organised by All Under One Banner (AUOB) Cymru, attracted large crowds in the capital on Saturday. Speaking ahead of the event, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price said…

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Scotland’s first minister to announce second independence referendum road map

Scotland’s first minister is to set out the road map to a second independence referendum on Wednesday despite strong opposition from the UK government. Nicola Sturgeon will deliver a statement…

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Friday Malta News Evening Roundup

Good evening Malta's Independence Day celebrations and messages dominate today's news headlines. In other news we read about a fresh controversy which involves former GWU secretary and consultant to…

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