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Scotland nearly ready to outline plan for independence vote

Scotland nearly ready to outline plan for independence vote

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on Tuesday said she was nearly ready to give more details on how the nation's devolved parliament could move ahead with a new independence referendum without the consent of the British government. …

Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure

Regular paracetamol use linked to higher blood pressure

Long-term paracetamol use could increase the risk of heart disease and strokes in people with high blood pressure, according to research published in Circulation. Researchers at the University of Edinburgh say that patients who have a …

Greta Thunberg calls for climate protest in Glasgow

Greta Thunberg calls for climate protest in Glasgow

Swedish eco-activist Greta Thunberg has called for a climate protest in Glasgow, where the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) is taking place. "Time is running out. Change won't come from these conferences like #COP26 …

Scotland to ban heading in football for children

Scotland to ban heading in football for children

Children in Scotland will be banned from heading the ball in training due to links between football and dementia. BBC Scotland said the Scottish Football Association (SFA) was set to announce the ban for under-12s later this …

UEFA Euro qualifiers: Russia defeats Scotland

UEFA Euro qualifiers: Russia defeats Scotland

Russian national football team has defeated Scotland 4:0 in UEFA 2020 Euro qualifiers, which took place at the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow. Russian team's captain Artyom Dzyuba scored two goals (57th and 70th minute). Magomed …

Europa League Round 32 match: Zenit 0:1 Celtic

Europa League Round 32 match: Zenit 0:1 Celtic

Zenit St. Petersburg lost 0:1 to Celtic in the first leg of UEFA Europa League’s round of 32 at the Celtic Park stadium in Glasgow yesterday. The only goal in the game was scored by Callum McGregor on the 78th minute. …

Second wind for Scottish independence

Second wind for Scottish independence

When in 2014 the majority of Scots voted to stay in the UK, it seemed that the supporters of Scotland's independence failed, and their recover will not be soon.

Scottish Parliament passes resolution on Khojaly tragedy

Scottish Parliament passes resolution on Khojaly tragedy

The Scottish Parliament passed a resolution on Khojaly tragedy. In early February, it was decided to give a political assessment to the Khojaly tragedy with the agreement of all political parties represented in the …

  Scotland intends to negotiate with EU directly

Scotland intends to negotiate with EU directly

Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said that it is her responsibility to negotiate with the European Union to try to protect the interests of Scotland, which voted to remain in the bloc. "My challenge …

Sturgeon: New Scotland referendum 'highly likely’

Sturgeon: New Scotland referendum 'highly likely’

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said a second independence referendum is “highly likely” after the U.K. voted to leave the European Union. Almost 52 percent of U.K. voters chose to leave the EU in …

 Scotland sees its future as part of EU

Scotland sees its future as part of EU

The Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said the people of Scotland see their future as part of the European Union.  "I want to make it absolutely clear today that I intend to take all possible steps …

Baku to the future

Baku to the future

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