Thursday, September 18, 2014

Scotland Goes To The Polls To Vote On Independence



Scots Vote On Independence, United Kingdom's Fate On Knife-Edge -- Reuters

(Reuters) - Scotland voted on Thursday on whether to stay within the United Kingdom or end the 307-year-old union with England and become an independent nation in a finely balanced referendum with far-reaching consequences.

From remote highlands and islands to the tough city estates of Glasgow, people were almost equally divided over a vote watched closely by Britain's allies, investors and restive regions at home and abroad.

Pre-voting opinion polls gave the "No" campaign - those in favor of remaining in the United Kingdom - a slight edge. But hundreds of thousands of people still making up their minds held the key as polling stations opened.

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More News On Scotland Going To The Polls To Vote On Independence

Scottish referendum: Live -- Reuters
Scottish referendum: Scotland decides 'yes' or 'no' to independence - live -- The Guardian
Scottish independence referendum live: Latest news as Scotland decides Yes or No -- Independent
LIVE: As Scots vote on independence from UK, each camp trying to expose other's 'lies' -- Zee News
Scottish independence referendum LIVE UPDATES -- RT

Scottish independence: Voters turn out in droves -- Scotsman
Scottish independence: Voting under way in referendum -- BBC
Scottish independence: decision day arrives with many still undecided -- The Guardian
Scottish independence campaign - live -- The Telegraph
Scots decide whether to declare independence -- AP
Scotland independence referendum: Voters line up to decide fate of U.K. -- CBC/AP
Scotland Heads to the Polls for Independence Vote -- NYT
Scots turn out to vote in independence referendum -- Washington Post
Record Turnout Expected as Scots Vote in Independence Referendum -- NBC
Scotland's voters make their choice in independence referendum -- CNN
Scotland Heads to the Polls to Vote on Independence -- Time
Scotland Votes in Pivotal Independence Referendum -- WSJ
Scotland independence vote underway -- Al Jazeera

Scottish independence: Poll gives No slender lead
-- Scotsman
Support for Scotland staying in United Kingdom at 53 percent: Ipsos -- Reuters
Final poll puts No ahead by six percentage points -- Independent
Scotland set to REJECT independence... but only just, as 'No' campaign takes a six point lead over Alex Salmond -- Daily Mail
Scotland 'to Remain in UK' - Last Poll -- Novinite

Enthusiastic Dundee Yes campaigners confident of win -- Irish Times
Voter Intimidation Grips Scotland as It Votes on Independence -- Daily Beast
The man determined to shatter the UK: He is a gambler and former Maoist rabble-rouser who favoured direct action. Whatever else Salmond might lack, it is not self-belief -- Daily Mail
Newspapers mark Scotland's historic day with Burns and banners -- Reuters
Yes or No, Edinburgh hotels and bars win big in Scottish vote -- Reuters
Scottish referendum ballot explained -- RTE

Global Audience Watches as Scots Go to the Polls -- Voice of America
Scottish independence: How the world has reacted -- The Telegraph
Obama weighs in on Scottish independence vote -- CNN
Obama urges UK to remain 'strong robust and united' in last-minute intervention on eve of referendum -- Daily Mail
French split on Scottish independence -- The Telegraph

In pictures: Scotland goes to the polls -- BBC
Scotland decides - in pictures -- The Guardian
Scotland Independence Vote In Photos: Minister Alex Salmond, Alistair Darling Head To The Polls -- IBTimes

What time will we know if it is a Yes or a No win? -- The Telegraph
When will the result be announced -- The Independent

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