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British Prime Minister Gordon Brown suffered a stunning setback when his party was defeated in a Labour stronghold in Scotland. His leading opponent demanded Friday that Brown call an early national election.
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown suffered new political humiliation when his party was defeated in a Labour stronghold in Scotland. His leading opponent demanded Friday that Brown call an early national election.
The tiny Scottish isle of Canna has successfully eradicated the island’s rat population after a three-year campaign to protect the island’s seabirds from the rodents, environmental officials said Saturday.
Workers returned to the Grangemouth refinery in central Scotland on Tuesday after a 48-hour strike that forced the closure of a major North Sea pipeline system.
Oil prices rose sharply Friday as investors refocused their attention on supply concerns _ buying on a pipeline attack in Nigeria and a looming refinery strike in Scotland _ and ignored the strengthening dollar. Retail gas prices as expected rose further into record territory, nearing $3.60 a gallon.
The Royal Bank of Scotland announced the biggest stock sale in British corporate history Tuesday, asking shareholders for $23.9 billion to shore up finances after revealing new and extensive losses from exposure to bad U.S. mortgages.
Royal Bank of Scotland said Tuesday it had suffered $11.7 billion in additional losses and was forced to raise $23.9 billion in new capital to cover exposure to toxic U.S. loans.
Canadian skip Kevin Martin won his first title in the Canada World Men’s Curling Championship on Sunday, scoring two points in the ninth end in a 6-3 victory over Scotland in the final.
A British court sentenced an Indian doctor Friday to 18 months in prison for withholding information about last year’s botched terrorist attack on crowded airport in Scotland.
Two schoolgirls playing on a Scottish beach found a woman’s severed head, police said Tuesday.
The days of the majestic golden eagle may well be numbered. A report by the Scottish Natural Heritage, a Government agency, states that the population of this majestic bird of prey is on the decline in most parts of Scotland.
The golden eagle is the...
A small island in Scotland has shown the big world the way to go green. The Isle of Eigg will now be completely run on green energy, minimizing the polluting thermal energy needs. Solar, wind and water will light the tiny island. Food for thought for...
Bulbs have been the target of environmentalists and the producers of eco-friendly products for quite some time now. Here is a fresh attempt from researchers at Glasgow University, Scotland. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) produced by them are believed...
Amidst all the highs of the British economy, its very hard to believe that 90,000 Scottish children live in dire poverty. But this is the reality. It is a matter of shame for the United Kingdom, one of the developed nations in the world, that one in...
For mums who want to cherish motherhood to its fullest and cuddle their little ones even while showering or swimming, the Dooker Ring-Sling from Brightsparks is the ideal thing for them. Made in Scotland, it is lightweight, quick-drying and...
Suddenly Glasgow Rangers are looking immensely optimistic in Europe. If their victory at home over VFB Stuttgart a fortnight ago in the UEFA Champions League was great, then their 3-0 drubbing over the 6 times reigning French champions Olympique...
The soap opera is into its next episode and this time, there are smiles all around. The high profile relationship between Prince William of Wales and Kate Middleton was always going to be one that had several trials, tribulations and punctuation...
Earlier, South Africa whitewashing defending champions England 36-0 at the Rugby Worlds and now it was the turn of the Scots to rout Romania 42-0 in a one sided game. Joining All Blacks in points tally to top its group stage the recent run places the...
McFadden’s booming effort lands Scotland to the top of Group B table to gaze down at the lesser footballing lights of France, Italy and Ukraine. The win was Scotland’s first on French soil in 57 years that left the home team and last year World Cup...
One of the wettest places on the planet, the Fort William at Scottish highlands is playing host to a week-long biking spectacle. The UCI Mountain Bike World Championships features 700 top riders from 50 different countries. The contest is sponsored...
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