BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Separatists in northeastern Spain swarmed into Barcelona by the busload Thursday, waving independence flags as they demanded a secession sentiment vote that the Spanish government insists is illegal. Many sported yellow-and-red shirts with the phrase “Ara
PARIS (Reuters) – Britain’s international partners are aghast, mostly in silence, at the possibility one of the leading Western powers could break up and turn in on itself if Scotland votes for independence from London. Many fear such a split
(AFP) — Stereotypes about Scotland are legion, although few refer to the great artists, philosophers and scientists the nation has produced over the centuries of its proud history. Cliches about Scots tend to involve kilts, ruddy complexions and whisky, or
Why isn’t England bombing the Scottish separatists,” demands one supporter of the pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine in a Twitter post under a picture of the Scottish flag. Insurgents and their supporters have taken to social media to mock the possible
(Reuters) – Hundreds of thousands of Catalans were to pack the streets of Barcelona on Thursday to demand the right to vote on a split from Spain, with hopes fueled by surging support for independence in Scotland. About half a
LONDON (Reuters) – Support for and against Scottish independence is running neck-and-neck a week before referendum day, leaving it to a sizeable number of undecided voters to tip the balance. A series of opinion polls over the past week, with
(Reuters) – Olympic and Paralympic track star Oscar Pistorius was “negligent” when he shot dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp last year, South African Judge Thokozile Masipa said on Thursday. Masipa, who adjourned the reading of her verdict until 0730 GMT
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — The judge in Oscar Pistorius’ murder trial appeared to be heading for a culpable homicide finding Thursday after ruling out both premeditated murder and murder verdicts in the shooting death of the double-amputee Olympic athlete’s
NEW YORK (AP) — After seeing the new National September 11 Memorial Museum, one victim’s widow decided to donate one of her husband’s FDNY paramedic shirts, karate uniforms and beloved baseball jersey. A retired police detective gave the sole-scorched boots
LONDON (Reuters) – As Scottish opinion polls run neck and neck, investors are scrambling to hedge their trading bets on UK equities to protect against market mayhem if Scotland votes next week to break away from the United Kingdom. The
Users of internet forum Mumsnet accused Scotland referendum campaign leaders Alex Salmond and Alistair Darling of scaremongering and bullying voters in an online debate a week from the vote. “What is to be done about Yes campaigners patrolling the streets
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) — When the campaign to keep Scotland in the United Kingdom launched a recent TV ad, the spot went viral — but for all the wrong reasons. In a kitchen, a woman complains that while her husband
China and Russia will build one of the largest ports in northeast Asia on Russia’s Sea of Japan coast, reports said, in a further sign of the powerhouses’ growing alliance. The seaport is expected to be able to handle some
Royal Bank of Scotland will move its registered offices to England if Scotland votes for independence from Britain in next week’s referendum, the state-owned lender said on Thursday. In the event of a “Yes” vote in the historic poll on
PARIS (AP) — France offered Wednesday to take part in airstrikes against extremist fighters in Iraq if needed, but insisted on a more careful tack for Syria. French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius called for international mobilization against militants from the
(Reuters) – Japan’s nuclear regulator gave the go-ahead on Wednesday for the restart of a nuclear power station, the first step to reopening an industry that was mothballed after the Fukushima disaster and which may involve the definitive closure of
DENVER (AP) — A 19-year-old suburban Denver woman who federal authorities say intended to wage jihad has pleaded guilty to trying to help the Islamic State militant group in Syria. Shannon Conley pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Denver
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Australian police Wednesday raided an Islamic centre and seized two men for alleged involvement in recruiting and sending jihadist fighters to Syria. The raids involving 180 police came a day after the country’s spy chief said he was “actively considering”
A vast complex of monuments surrounding Britain’s prehistoric Stonehenge site has been revealed using hi-tech underground scanning, archaeologists said Wednesday. The mysterious circle of standing stones, on Salisbury Plain in southwest England, is one of the most iconic ancient sites
BAGHDAD, Sept. 10 (UPI) — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Baghdad on Wednesday to meet with Iraq’s new leadership regarding the threat posed by the Islamic State, also known as ISIL. Kerry tweeted upon landing that Iraq
(Reuters) – Australian police on Wednesday arrested two men suspected of helping Australian citizens fight alongside militants in Syria on terrorism-related charges, officials said, after the intelligence chief warned of mounting threats. The two, aged 21 and 31, were arrested following a
Injured troops from around the world are to do battle in London this week at Prince Harry’s Invictus Games, which get under way Wednesday with a vibrant opening ceremony. The prince, a British army captain who served two tours in
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball sent a memo to teams and umpires clarifying this year’s experimental rule intended to limit collisions at home plate, saying runners should not be called safe if the ball clearly beats them. The
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Jean-Claude Juncker, the incoming president of the European Commission, handed key economic and financial responsibilities to French and British members of a restructured, 28-strong team he unveiled on Wednesday. Former French finance minister Pierre Moscovici was given
