Scottish Independence: Mass Rallies Mark Referendum Climax -- BBC
Both sides in the Scottish referendum campaign have held rallies as they make their final efforts to win over undecided voters.
Independence supporters attended a mass event in the centre of Glasgow, where they were urged to "vote 'Yes' for a prosperous Scotland".
At the same time, pro-UK campaigners gathered nearby to insist the case for independence had not been made.
The latest polls have suggested the result is too close to call.
An Ipsos-MORI survey for broadcaster STV which was published on Wednesday afternoon put support for "Yes" on 49% against 51% for "No" when undecided voters were excluded.
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MIDDLE EAST
Amid skepticism, U.S. Congress approves Obama’s Iraq-Syria military strategy.
Iraqi PM says no to foreign ground troops.
Kurds retake Christian villages from Iraq jihadists.
ISIS bans math, social studies for children.
Iran leader: ISIS coalition 'ridiculous'.
Iran leader says ISIS wants to ‘kill humanity’.
Syria conflict: Dozens killed in strikes on Talbiseh. 'Syrian bombardment kills dozens' in Homs.
The UN is pulling most of its peacekeepers out of Syria as situation 'deteriorates severely'.
U.N. investigators cite atrocities in Syria. UN: Atrocities in Syria escalate, victims' voices go unheard.
Syria reveals more secret chemical weapons facilities after shunning inspectors.
Russia is not completely confident Iran, P5+1 can work out agreement by November 24.
Yemen clashes between Shi'ite rebels and tribesmen kill 22: Sources.
UN: Israel, Palestinians reach deal on rebuilding Gaza.
ASIA
MARSOC Marine killed in apparent insider attack in Afghanistan.
Afghan official says the government has nearly run out of money, needs U.S. bailout.
Fiji election day arrives, bringing hope of exit from coup era.
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins India visit. China's President arrives in India as troops face off at border.
China silent on diplomat's whereabouts amid Japan spying report.
Exclusive: South Korea's Park says door open for talks with North.
Loved and hated, former Premier of Thailand is erased from textbook.
China's central bank said to inject $81bn into system.
AFRICA
Forced displacement in Somalia shows ‘no signs of easing,’ UN agency warns.
Nigerians brace for elections amid north-south rift and Boko Haram.
Ebola could wreck W Africa economies, warns World Bank.
Liberia says world needs to do more on Ebola.
Deaths as gunmen storm college in Nigeria.
Tunisian forces and militants clash near border, two killed.
Madrid conference seeks end to Libya crisis.
Libyan PM seeks to reassert authority as oil production is hit.
South Sudan bans foreign workers amid aid crisis. South Sudan U-turn on banning foreign workers.
TB Joshua Lagos church collapse: Many South Africans dead.
EUROPE
Record turnout is expected for Scotland's independence vote.
Scottish independence: Mass rallies mark referendum climax.
Polls predict Scotland's independence vote will fail.
Spanish Prime Minister warns Scotland, Catalonia against secession.
Independence would hit Scotland’s key whisky sector: bank.
2 killed in eastern Ukraine fighting.
Ukrainian Prime Minister orders to keep troops on full combat alert.
Ukraine crisis: One million civil servants to be screened.
Poroshenko’s aide: East Ukraine operation costs Kiev $5 Bln.
Cyprus leaders agree to speed up peace talks.
U.N. torture inspectors say barred from Azerbaijan jails.
AMERICAS
U.S. House of Representatives approves Obama plan to arm Syrian rebels.
Ukraine’s president thanks Canada for unwavering support in speech at joint session of Parliament.
Top U.S. general urges Congress to think again on defense cuts.
Exclusive: U.S. considering options if oil export ban challenged.
Attack on Colombian police kills 7.
Challenger upends Brazilian race for Presidency. Brazil's Silva hits back at rumors, recalls hungry youth.
Mexico's kidnapping hotspots: The high-risk states.
As migrants flee eastern Cuba, a town mourns those lost at sea.
Tropical storm Odile moves towards US state of Arizona. Heavy rainfall, flash flooding threaten Arizona, New Mexico.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford diagnosed with rare cancer.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
Al Qaeda or ISIS could attack America in competition to see which is the ‘biggest and baddest’, warns Obama terror chief.
New al Qaeda wing in South Asia claims major attack.
Terror from Middle East, Africa on way to Europe - Egypt president.
Who are the 'terrorists' the world needs to fight?
New York man charged with trying to support IS.
RT exclusive: From London banker to ISIS militant - one man's terror trail.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Dow closes at a record as Fed reassures on rates.
Russia capable of meeting growing demand for gas in Europe and China — Gazprom CEO.
800 million people still malnourished, U.N. says.
Number of websites explodes past a billion (and counting).
Number of billionaires hits record high in 2014.
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