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Slovakia's Lajcak says no clear answer to independent Scotland's EU future
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 BBC News 
Slovakia's Lajcak says no clear answer to independent Scotland's EU future
Thu 17 Jan 2013
The deputy prime minister of the EU's newest country says there is "no clear answer" to the issue of an independent Scotland's status in Europe. In a BBC interview, Slovakia's... (photo: EC / EC)
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond, arrives for a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron,at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, Scotland Thursday, Feb 16, 2012. A row between the British government in London and the Scottish National Party (SNP) has escalated sharply after British Prime Minister David Cameron outlined a plan to bring forward the referendum, which the SNP oppose as they want more time to rally support for a break from the United Kingdom.
Lawmaker   Photos   Rights   Scotland   Wikipedia: Scottish independence referendum, 2014
 The Guardian 
Alex Salmond entices left and lawyers with promise of new rights in a written constitution
Thu 17 Jan 2013
Under pressure on Europe and sterling, the first minister has switched focus again on independence: claiming a written constitution answers the 'why' question on leaving the UK... (photo: AP / Scott Heppell)
Filipino couple - Couple - Poverty - Plastic bag  The Guardian  Tue 15 Jan 2013
Ministers' failure to act on plastic bag pledge condemned by campaigners
Environment minister Richard Benyon promised the government would make a decision in 2012 on a bag charge in England... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal)
Environment   Photos   Plastic   Pollution   Wikipedia: Plastic bag
Tiny blue fishes swim unassumingly in shallow waters near a coral reef.  The Daily Telegraph  Sun 13 Jan 2013
Fish cannot feel pain say scientists
For years a row has raged over whether angling is a cruel sport, and now researchers have waded into the debate by claiming that fish cannot feel pain. Angling on the River Dee, Grampians, Scotland,... (photo: WN / RTayco)
Fish   Photos   Scientists   Water
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ASDA Supermarket BBC News Wed 2 Jan 2013
Asda supermarkets to help smokers quit
A major supermarket chain has teamed up with the Scottish government to help smokers kick the habit. Health teams will visit in-store pharmacies at seven Asda... (photo: Creative Commons / Dominic's pics)
Health   Market   People   Photos   Wikipedia: Asda
Cheongsam Clothes display on the shop and one the example ready to sell to celebrated coming up Chinese New Year The Guardian Sun 30 Dec 2012
New Year honours 2013: the full list
All the knights, dames, commanders and members of the British Empire in the 2013 New Year honours list... (photo: WN / Emico Silalahi)
Education   London   Photos   UK   Wikipedia: New Year Honours
The Stella McCartney (Beatle star Paul McCartney's daughter) range at H&M. The women went crazy when it was launched days ago. Denver Post Sat 29 Dec 2012
McCartney, 'God particle' scientist get honors
LONDONStella McCartney, who designed the uniforms worn by Britain's record-smashing Olympic team, and Scottish physicist Peter Higgs, who gave his name to the... (photo: Creative Commons / jaimelondonboy)
Britain   London   Photos   Scientist   Stella McCartney   Wikipedia: Stella McCartney
Manchester United coach Alex Ferguson looks on as he meets the media during a news conference ahead of a Champions League, Round of 16, first leg soccer match against AC Milan, at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 15, 2010. CNN Sun 23 Dec 2012
Van Persie "could have been killed"
December 23, 2012 -- Updated 1921 GMT (0321 HKT) Patrice Evra gave Manchester United a 16th minute lead at Swansea after heading home Robin van Persie's corner. Evra... (photo: AP / Antonio Calanni)
Manchester   Photos   Premier League   Van Persie   Wikipedia: Robin van Persie
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair leaves after he gave evidence to the Leveson media inquiry at the High Court in London Monday, May 28, 2012. The Leveson inquiry is Britain's media ethics probe that was set up in the wake of the scandal over phone hacking at Rupert Murdoch's News of the World The Independent Wed 19 Dec 2012
Blair back in political trenches – but still ruling out a return
Tony Blair stepped back into the Westminster frontline today, explaining that he simply wanted to “feel what it’s like again”. Five years after he resigned as Prime... (photo: AP / Alastair Grant)
Business   London   Photos   Politics   Wikipedia: Tony Blair
heavy rain The Independent Sun 16 Dec 2012
Flood risk remains as heavy showers continue across UK
Heavy showers have continued overnight, bringing fear of continued flooding problems for parts of the UK. The Environment Agency (EA) has eight flood warnings in place... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb)
Flood   Photos   Rain   UK   Wikipedia: Flood


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