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WorldJanuary 24

Former Scottish leader charged with attempted rape

Former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond, a figurehead of Scotland's independence movement, denied committing any crimes after he appeared in court charged with multiple sex offences including two counts of attempted rape.
Former Scottish leader charged with attempted rape
Former Scottish leader charged with attempted rape
WorldOctober 6

Thousands of Scots march for independence

Tens of thousands marched through the streets of Edinburgh to show support for Scottish independence from the UK, a cause Scottish nationalists say has drawn strength from recent Brexit struggles.
Thousands of Scots march for independence
Thousands of Scots march for independence
WorldAugust 3

Two men stabbed before football match in Glasgow

Two men were stabbed ahead of Rangers' Europa League match against Croatian side Osijek in Glasgow during what Police Scotland said was a "large-scale disturbance".
Two men stabbed before football match in Glasgow
Two men stabbed before football match in Glasgow
WorldJune 27

Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit

Scotland's secessionist leader postponed plans for a second independence referendum until the terms of Britain's exit from the European Union are clear.
Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit
Scottish independence vote pushed until after Brexit
WorldApril 18

May calls for early election to bolster Brexit hand

British Prime Minister Theresa May called for an early election in June, saying she needed to strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union by bolstering support for her Brexit plan.
May calls for early election to bolster Brexit hand
May calls for early election to bolster Brexit hand
WorldMarch 28

Scottish parliament backs independence referendum

The Scottish parliament backed a bid to hold a new independence referendum in 2018 or 2019, but the British government immediately rejected the proposal.
Scottish parliament backs independence referendum
Scottish parliament backs independence referendum